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The Practice tab is now free for everyone: script training, vocab review, phrase guides, and verb games. Plus your first 10 minutes with eevi, free.
Script Training is here for Japanese, Korean, Thai, Cyrillic, and Greek. Every kanji comes with a memory hook. Plus a cleaner Practice tab, sharper Chinese lessons, and gentler beginner pacing.
eevi needs microphone access for voice lessons. Here's how to enable it on Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, iOS, and Android.
Duolingo, Babbel, italki, Speak, TalkPal, eevi: we break down the three types of language apps and which ones actually get you speaking in 2026.
Fewer than 10% of language learners reach conversational fluency. The problem isn't effort. It's that most apps train recognition, not production.
Vocabulary practice by category, voice input on flashcards, choose your practice direction, rebuilt quizzes, and RTL support for Arabic, Hebrew, Farsi, and Urdu.
3.2 billion language app downloads. Almost zero speakers. The first wave gave us flashcards. The second gave us gamified quizzes. Both optimised for the wrong thing.
Practice pronunciation with Speaking Cards, browse common phrases with Phrase Guides, and enjoy more reliable voice lessons with auto-reconnect and Patient Mode.
