{"id":900043,"date":"2023-08-14T09:02:39","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T07:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jaleomadrid.com\/las-mejores-aplicaciones-para-aprender-palabras-en-espanol\/"},"modified":"2023-08-14T09:02:39","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T07:02:39","slug":"las-mejores-aplicaciones-para-aprender-palabras-en-espanol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jaleomadrid.com\/es\/las-mejores-aplicaciones-para-aprender-palabras-en-espanol\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Free Apps to Learn Spanish: Our Teachers’ Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learning Spanish doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There are plenty of free resources to get you started or help you grow your vocabulary. Here are the free apps and websites our teachers recommend, and how to get the most out of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bfPor qu\u00e9 aprender espa\u00f1ol?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spanish has more than 580 million speakers and is an official language in over 20 countries, including Spain, Mexico and much of Central and South America. It opens doors to new cultures, friendships and jobs, as many employers look for bilingual candidates. And practical vocabulary often matters more than complex grammar: being able to ask for “pan” (bread) at the bakery is more useful than reciting grammar rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Free apps and platforms to get started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Duolingo: your friendly companion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Duolingo<\/a> is probably the best-known language app. Its game-like lessons, daily challenges and rewards keep you motivated, and you can connect with friends and compete with them. You won’t become fluent with Duolingo alone, but it is a great starting point for beginners. Want to go further? See our list of the best apps to learn Spanish beyond Duolingo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Coffee Break Spanish: learn on the go<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Podcasts let you learn while doing something else. Coffee Break Spanish<\/a> is divided into seasons by level, with practical dialogues that beginners can follow, plus cultural tips. Listen on your commute, at the gym or at home. For more, see our guide to the best podcasts to learn Spanish<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Language Transfer: understand the basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Transferencia ling\u00fc\u00edstica<\/a> offers audio lessons that explain how Spanish works, in English. It guides you intuitively and encourages you to think about the language, which makes it ideal for building strong foundations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. LingQ: learn from real content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

LingQ<\/a> is all about meeting Spanish in context. It has lots of audio with transcripts, on topics from everyday conversations to specialist subjects, so you can read along as you listen and pick up vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. RTVE Play: Spanish TV for free<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

En RTVE Play<\/a> app from Spain’s public broadcaster gives you news, documentaries, series and films, many with Spanish subtitles. It is a brilliant way to improve your listening and pick up expressions you won’t find in textbooks. Read more in our article on RTVE Play<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun tools for vocabulary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Babadum: learn through games<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Babadum<\/a> offers games to practise vocabulary by listening, reading and writing, linking words to pictures. Forget studying as a “castigo” (punishment): it makes learning words feel like play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memrise: smart memory techniques<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Memrise<\/a> uses spaced repetition to show you words just when you are about to forget them, and includes videos of native speakers so you get used to different accents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cram: classic flashcards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For a more traditional approach, Cram<\/a> has a huge library of flashcards, and you can make your own. Read, listen and play games to help words stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apalabrados: test your vocabulary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you like word games, Apalabrados<\/a> is a Spanish version of Scrabble. Playing against native speakers is a fun way to use what you’ve learnt and pick up new words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips to get the most out of them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n