As much as learn English, having a good understanding, or better yet, speaking Spanish fluently is also considered a plus when looking for a new job. Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world, and according to the Instituto Cervantes, is the language of more than 450 million people around the globe.

O Vida Celular has prepared a list of 7 free apps that promise to help you start (or improve) your Spanish level. The list includes completely free apps, as well as freemium apps and apps that only offer a free trial period before requiring you to upgrade to the full paid version. Just like the apps aimed at the English language, the apps that promise to help you learn Spanish are based on different methodologies.

This means that users will be able to choose the most enjoyable way to study and learn a new language: through fun and entertaining methods (playing games, listening to music or watching video content), using audiobooks or, in more traditional ways, such as those found in face-to-face courses at schools and colleges. Some of them even work in a offline. This means that the student will be able to download the classes and study later, even if they do not have internet access.

Duolingo

Look at Duolingo, people! Jokes aside, whoever read our post When it comes to free apps that promise to help you learn English, it may seem strange that it is also part of the list related to the Spanish language, but for those who use it, this is not a surprise. It is quite common for this and other apps to offer teaching of more than one language to their users.

Duolingo, for those who don't know the app, bases its teaching method on short and fun lessons, in the style of games. Although it also has a paid and more complete version, Duolingo promises to make you a Spanish pro with the resources offered in the free version. Want to try it out? Then download here if your cell phone is Android, or here, if you use the iOS system.

Wlingua

Another app that, like Duolingo, is also on the list for Spanish and English, Wlingua gives users the option of learning the language spoken in Spain or, with a more Latin bias, in Mexico. There are 520 lessons in total, with a focus divided into reading, grammar and vocabulary.
The download and initial lessons are free, but to access all the app's features, the user will have to dig deep into their pockets. The levels offered are Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Upper Intermediate. To download on Android, just click here, and on iOS the link is this other one.

LinGo

This app differs from the others in its teaching methodology. Unlike most free apps that claim to help you learn Spanish, LinGo focuses on phrases and vocabulary. Using interactive flashcards, 'true' or 'false' tests and even duels with other students around the world, you can improve your vocabulary at seven different levels.

However, if you want to learn more about grammar or master the language, this is not the best option. One advantage of this app is that it is available offline, meaning you can download the lessons and study them later, without having to use the internet. Download here for iOS here for Android.

MosaLingua

Another application in the same vein as LinGo, MosaLingua also focuses on improving the vocabulary of those who want to learn Spanish. It allows users to take a test before classes to detect each student's level of knowledge of the language.

In addition, MosaLingua also bases its methodology on everyday topics, such as transportation, shopping or emergencies. The app offers a Premium version for those interested, through which it is possible to unlock advanced vocabulary levels and other extra items. Available here for Android and here for iOS.

beelinguap

The fifth of the free apps that promise to help you learn Spanish can even be used by children. In fact, it seems to have been created for them, as it has short, child-friendly stories to make learning easier. The free content, however, is limited, and the Premium version requires a small investment. If you want to see if it's worth it, click here here if you have iOS, and here if you have Android.

Babbel

One of the best-known apps on the list, and the one that offers the widest range of languages, is Babbel. According to researchers at Yale University in the United States, three months of studying using the app is enough to make you proficient in a foreign language.

The lessons and exercises are short, and the offline mode is a great help for those who don't have constant or quality internet access. The problem is that the free version is limited to just seven days. After that period, the user will have to choose the course of their choice and pay for it. Here is the link for iOS, and here it is o for Android users.

Rosetta Stone

The last of the free apps that promises to help you speak Spanish has a name similar to an iconic rock band, but it is 'only' an app aimed at studying languages. And it closes our list of recommendations precisely because it is one of the most organized currently.

O Rosetta Stone asks the user to choose their level of knowledge without taking tests before starting to provide content. The form also asks for the main objective of the Spanish course to be defined: travel, work or others. From there, a schedule specifically aimed at the user is drawn up, with everything that needs to be done daily to achieve the selected objective. There is a paid Premium version that extends the duration of the weekly classes.
Download here for iOS and here for Android

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