Like Duolingo, it's easy to use and great for casual learners. Unlike Duolingo, Memrise concentrates on teaching you vocabulary in the new language rather than how to form sentences. Since the app doesn't offer any explanation, you have to start googling or draw on other resources. There were numerous occasions when I couldn't see why a particular article or preposition was used in one sentence and not in another. While the fact that grammar seems to just 'slip in' is great for those who might otherwise be intimidated by seemingly abstract grammatical terms, I found it very frustrating that no explanation of the grammar was provided at all. Even though I found the app's reward system (points, streaks, achievements etc.) a bit too gimmicky, I think that it will keep many people motivated enough to continue. You're also being tested in both, the new language and English, which helps you remember the meaning of a word. Since what you're being taught seems to fit together rather nicely and is organised by topic, there is a genuine feeling of progress after just a few hours. Rather than just learning individual words, you learn to form sentences within minutes of using the app. Duolingo is free, fun and easy to use, and what I enjoyed is that you're being thrown right in, as it, were.

Is babbel or duolingo better