4 language apps tested · 90 days each · learn Spanish from scratch · final assessment.
Top picks
1. Duolingo (free · $80/yr Plus) – Best free baseline. Vocab strong, conversation weak.
2. Pimsleur ($250/lifetime) – Best for adults · audio-first · conversational.
3. Babbel ($90/yr) – Best for beginners.
4. iTalki (varies · $5-50/lesson) – Best for fluency · live tutoring.
Verdict
Duolingo for vocab. Pimsleur audio for commute. iTalki for live conversation. Combination = fluent in 12 months realistic.
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