The best AI language learning apps in 2025

Want to practice French conversation but can't afford a tutor? AI chatbots promise unlimited practice for free or cheap. But after testing 6 popular AI language learning apps for 2+ weeks each, I discovered most have serious limitations that could actually slow down your progress.

As the founder of French Together and a native French speaker who's taught thousands of students, I wanted to see if AI chatbots could help my students practice conversation. Here's what I found, and what actually works better for serious learners.

Short answer: AI chatbots can be fun supplements for intermediate learners, but they can't teach you French. If you want pronunciation feedback with conversation practice AND structured lessons, French Together combines both with AI conversation practice (100 messages/day) plus curriculum designed to get you speaking. Keep reading to understand why chatbots alone aren't enough.

What You Need to Know Before Choosing an AI Language Learning App

I tested these apps for 2+ weeks each, focusing on what matters most for actually learning to speak French in real conversations (not just chatting for fun). Here's what I discovered:

The bottom line: Most AI chatbots are excellent for casual practice if you're already intermediate level, but they won't teach you French from scratch or give you the structured feedback beginners need.

That's the key difference with French Together. We combine AI conversation practice (100 messages/day with our AI Speaking Partner) with structured lessons, pronunciation scoring, and audio at both slow and natural speed. Think of it as having both a curriculum AND a practice partner, not just one or the other.

Now, let's cover the critical limitations you should understand about AI-only chatbots:

• Some language learning apps use AI (computer programs that have been taught a specific language through programming). It's important to remember that none of them involve actual communication with real people.

• Many AI language learning apps are available for free, either for a limited time per day or even in some cases for unlimited use. Others are paid services or part of a paid language learning app.

• There are some advantages to using an AI-powered language learning app. For instance, unlike a language tutor or friend, AI language learning apps never sleep or go on vacation.

• Most AI language learning apps allow you to communicate via text or audio. You can often switch between the two in the same conversation.

• Never forget that AI language learning apps are not actual native speakers and can (and often will) make mistakes or simply not react to you the way a real person would.

• AI language learning apps are also not usually for absolute beginners. Most of them will require at least basic conversation and comprehension skills.

• If you're able to understand and communicate with them, AI language learning apps can be a fun way to practice a language and challenge yourself. Some will even offer "role-play" options where you can try out scenarios like booking a hotel room or speaking to a doctor. But since not all of the words they use or understand is accurate, and because they may have bugs, it's best to think of them as a little learning treat, rather than your primary method for learning any language.

Quick Comparison: AI Chatbots vs. Apps with AI + Curriculum

Before diving into individual reviews, here's how pure AI chatbots compare to learning apps that combine AI with structured teaching:

Feature	AI Chatbots Only(Langua, Gliglish, etc.)	French Together(AI + Curriculum)
Great for	Free-form chat practice	Learning to speak from A1 to A2
Pronunciation feedback	Limited or inconsistent	✅ AI scoring on every response
Structured lessons	❌ Chat only, no teaching	✅ 90 lessons with LSR Method
Audio speed control	Usually no	✅ Slow + natural speed
AI conversation	✅ Unlimited (varies by app)	✅ 100 messages/day
Best for level	Intermediate+	Beginner to intermediate
Typical price	$0-30/month	$14.50/month (annual)

My honest take: AI chatbots are excellent supplements, but most beginners struggle without structure. I recommend using French Together as your foundation (structured lessons + AI conversation), then adding free chatbots for extra practice once you've completed 20-30 lessons.

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Real results from French Together users:

"I live in Paris, and since I started using French Together, people I interact with regularly have been commenting on how much my French has improved." – Stephanie A.

"Passed B1 oral A1 written with 92 and 95 percent pass rates. No way would have achieved that without this course." – Chris H., Switzerland

→ Try French Together free for 7 days (no payment needed), then decide if you want to add chatbots for supplementary practice.

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What's the best AI language learning app to use?

• The best AI language learning app on our list is Memrise's MemBot. It responded accurately and realistically no matter what I threw at it, and the corrections it made to written responses were accurate and showed an attention to detail. Also, unlike some other AI language learning apps on our list, the paid version of MemBot allows you unlimited chat time.

• Langua is the second-best AI language learning app I tried. Its role-plays are especially realistic and impressive. They offer a free version that provides limited access to their tools, which is fantastic for getting a feel for how the platform works for you. This allows you to explore its features and determine if it meets your needs before committing. If you find the free version useful and want to unlock additional features, you can select from one of their three subscription plans, each offering varying levels of access and functionality.

• While Talkpal AI's chatbot has some appealing features, it made concerning errors in French and is likely best avoided. However, it may perform better with other languages.

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Here are more in-depth reviews of the AI language learning app I've mentioned, as well as three others I tried out.

Langua

Langua is a web app that offers a number of features for language learners, including a chatbot. They offer both a free version and a paid version, with the added assurance of a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can try out the features at no cost initially and, if you decide to upgrade to the paid version, you have a full month to evaluate it risk-free. If you're not satisfied within that period, you can get a full refund.

The pros

• You can choose how to learn from a chat, with options to only listen to the bot, listen first then read, or only use text messages.

• You can record conversations and listen to them later

• Langua has a simple interface, which I always like since it's easy to use, you don't get distracted or lost, and also it means to me that the developers are more concerned with content than looks.

• You can choose what to chat about, or just do a role-play.

• The chatbot's voice sounds natural and like a real speaker. It's programmed to use some natural, informal expressions, such as "C'est génial" in French, when reacting to statements.

• I'm impressed by how flexible the system is for role-playing with the chatbot, especially since you can choose a custom topic if the provided options don't suit your needs. It makes the interaction feel very natural, almost like talking to a real person. Additionally, when you pose a random question, the chatbot delivers a quick and personalized response.

The cons

• The Communicate with AI feature on Langua is still in beta, so the quality can be inconsistent. While I was practicing my pronunciation, I ran into some issues where it kept telling me to "listen and try again" without indicating which words I pronounced correctly and incorrectly.

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💡 Why French Together is different: While Langua offers great AI chat, the inconsistent pronunciation feedback in beta is exactly why French Together built reliable AI pronunciation scoring into every lesson. You get specific feedback on each response. Plus, you're not just chatting randomly; you're following structured lessons designed to build conversational skills systematically.

→ Try French Together's AI pronunciation feedback free (7-day trial, cancel anytime)

How much does Langua cost?

Langua has both a free and a paid version.

With the free version, you're limited to sending a certain number of messages and don't get full access to other features.

As of this writing, Langua AI offers two Pro subscription plans:

Communicate Plan:

• Monthly: $19.90 USD per month
• Annual: $16.90 USD per month (if billed annually)
• Access to everything in Unlimited, except calls are limited to 30 minutes/day, plus 75 messages in standard chat mode

Unlimited Plan:

• Monthly: $29.90 USD per month
• Annual: $24.90 USD per month (if billed annually)
• Unlimited conversation practice, 24/7 access to the most advanced AI for language learning

Both plans include access to all 23+ languages, unlimited interactive transcripts, flashcard exercises, AI-generated stories, and the ability to import your own content. All plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee on web & Android, or a free trial on the iOS app.

The verdict: Is Langua worth using?

If you're intermediate+ and want AI chat practice: Langua is one of the best AI chatbot options on this list. The conversation quality is solid and the interface is clean.

If you're a beginner or want structured learning: Langua won't teach you French. It's pure conversation practice. You'll need a curriculum-based app first. French Together combines structured lessons with AI conversation (100 messages/day), giving you both teaching AND practice in one app.

My honest recommendation: For intermediate learners, Langua is worth trying. For beginners, start with French Together's free trial to build your foundation, then add Langua for extra practice later.

Gliglish

Gliglish is an AI language learning app that you can access for free for 10 minutes (50 messages) a day. Or you can sign up for the paid version of Gliglish, which features up to 20 hours of conversation a month. It does offer some features within the chat, like translations and corrections of dialogue, grammar feedback, and more. (That said, many other AI language learning apps offer these, too.)

The pros

• Gliglish offers to talk to you in a lot of different languages, including variants from different places, for instance French from France and Canadian French; US English and UK English, etc.

• Gliglish looks great: Easy to use interface with 3-D animation like drawings of people for all scenarios, etc.

• There are two different chatbot modes, "Teacher" or "Role-play".

• I selected French on this app, and I like that the Role-play mode gives you a variety of scenarios to choose from, such as "Dans un taxi," "Demander de l'aide à un inconnu," "Au restaurant" and more.

The cons

• Recording audio responses was slower than I would have thought and soon ended in an error message on my computer and the whole app restarting when I tried it on an iPad. When I tried again with my computer, the app did recognize my mic and did a great job transcribing my responses. But there was still a response delay despite my normal responses, and also and much worse, after a short exchange, an error message came up again.

• The chatbot's voice sounds a bit artificial compared to some other bots.

• As with some other chatbots, you can either type or talk freely or use one of three responses at bottom of page…but if you click on one it seems to do nothing. This happened with both chat modes.

• Gliglish does not seem to be set up for text exchanges, which means it can't be used for writing practice (although your entire conversation is transcribed, so it could help with reading) and may not be accessible for hearing impaired/Deaf users.

• Even when I tried to stick to one of the suggested responses, the bot still took time to process my answers and then ended up showing an error message after just a few exchanges.

• Interestingly, most of the few reviews I've found of Gliglish don't mention bugs, but I'm not sure all of them are unbiased

• Gliglish also couldn't recognize my phone's mic and kept asking permission to use it. Error messages also frequently came up, putting a quick end to every conversation I tried.

• Gliglish's paid version is expensive, considering it's just a chatbot, not an entire language learning app, and even in the paid version, access to the chatbot is limited.

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💡 Why French Together is different: Frustrated by Gliglish's technical bugs? French Together's speech recognition works consistently, and you get both structured lessons AND AI conversation (100 messages/day). No error messages, no frozen screens.

→ Start your free 7-day trial and experience the difference reliable technology makes

Good and bad

• Gliglish is entirely online and free, with no sign-up necessary, which means, among other things, that you can just spontaneously use it. But because of this, you can't monitor your progress, etc.

• The role-play scenarios and instructions are presented in the language you have chosen, which may be less suitable for beginners.

• When I made a mistake that was noted in the transcription of my audio, there was no sign of it being incorrect. The bot repeated my response in a correct way, but not necessarily to correct my error. On the other hand, this is generally the way a server in a restaurant would do it. Some people will correct you but most will just repeat what you said (if appropriate, like repeating an order in a café) in the correct way.

How much does Gliglish cost?

Gliglish has a free and a paid version.

The free version of Gliglish lets you chat for 10 minutes (50 message exchanges) a day.

As of this writing, the paid version of Gliglish costs $29 USD for a monthly plan (billed at $348 annually), or $25 USD a month for an annual plan (billed at $299 per year).

The verdict: Is Gliglish worth using?

I'm really disappointed in my experience with Gliglish. This chatbot has so much promise, but the technical issues (frozen recordings, error messages, mic recognition problems) make it too frustrating to recommend.

My honest recommendation: Skip Gliglish until they fix the bugs. Your limited practice time is too valuable to spend fighting with technology. If you want reliable AI conversation practice that actually works, try French Together's 7-day free trial. You'll get bug-free speech recognition, pronunciation scoring, and structured lessons.

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📊 Where we are: Reviewed 2 of 6 AI chatbots | Still coming: MemBot (the best one), Mondly, Talkpal AI, and Langotalk

TL;DR so far: Langua is solid for intermediates, Gliglish is too buggy. For structured learning with AI conversation practice, try French Together instead (7-day free trial).

Memrise MemBot

I recently reviewed the entire Memrise AI language learning app (available as both a web and mobile app, with both a free and paid version). But in this review today, I'm focusing on Memrise's chatbot, fittingly called MemBot. I tried MemBot when I reviewed the app and was more or less impressed by it. With Memrise's free version, you get one conversation per day, while you get unlimited access with Memrise's paid plan.

The pros

• MemBot is on point overall. I was trying it out in French language and it understood a somewhat informal response I gave (Je trouve ca rigolo) and even corrected it by adding the cedilla to ça. I was very impressed by this. Throughout the chat, MemBot continued to add missing accents to my responses.

• Memrise's mobile app recognized my phone's mic.

• The MemBot seems to understand spoken language well and impressed me by rolling with the punches. For instance, when it asked how my family was, I said my mother had started a new job and it reacted to that in a normal, human-like way. A follow-up remark I made about my mother being stressed had the bot say that change can be stressful. Very convincing.

• There is a brief explanation of the chat scenario at the start, in English, which is helpful for learners at lower levels.

• Unlike some other options on our list, the paid version of Memrise gives you unlimited access to its chatbot.

The cons

• MemBot made a pretty egregious pronunciation error right off the bat, pronouncing the verb porter like "porter" in English.

• The web app couldn't recognize my computer's mic.

• In the free version, chats are cut short, as I'm finding is the case with most free versions of chatbots and apps.

• Chats are unlimited with a paid plan, but still very short. You still only get a few questions and responses.

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💡 Why French Together is different: MemBot is the best chatbot on this list, but even it lacks structured curriculum. French Together gives you the best of both worlds: structured lessons that teach you conversation skills PLUS an AI Speaking Partner (100 messages/day) for practice. You're not choosing between structure and conversation. You get both.

→ See how French Together combines both (7-day free trial)

Good and bad

• The responses you can give to the MemBot aren't scripted or multiple choice. This could make using MemBot hard for intermediate learners (this certainly isn't for beginners), but also makes it far more realistic.

• MemBot's voice is relatively realistic but a bit flat

• Some scenarios are better than others. The one asking for wifi didn't have a lot of openings for other questions, and had a weird situation where the person in charge asked where I was from, which I don't think would happen the same way in real life. But that said, when I tried to make the conversation more complex, by asking about local things to do, the MemBot did talk and respond properly. And after all, a person who is doing this conversation may just really want to practice the basics of asking if there's wifi, which is totally fine and possible with the bot as well.

How much does Memrise MemBot cost?

Memrise has a free and a paid version.

The free version of Memrise will give you limited access to its features, including MemBot.

As of this writing, Memrise Pro pricing is approximately $39.99 USD per month, $49.59 USD per year (with a 20% discount), or $329.99 USD for lifetime access. Pricing may vary by region and platform, so check the official Memrise website or app for current prices in your area.

The verdict: Is MemBot worth using?

Despite the occasional error, MemBot is the best AI chatbot on our list, offering accurate and realistic responses with attentive corrections to written responses. The paid version of Memrise also allows unlimited access to MemBot (unlike most chatbots with time limits).

If you're intermediate+ and want unlimited AI chat: MemBot through Memrise Premium is your best bet among pure chatbots.

If you're a beginner or want structured lessons too: MemBot can't teach you French, just let you practice. French Together gives you structured lessons, pronunciation scoring, AND AI conversation (100 messages/day). It's teaching + practice combined.

My honest recommendation: MemBot is excellent for what it does, but most learners need structure too. Consider using French Together as your primary tool, then adding MemBot for extra practice once you've built your foundation.

Mondly

I recently reviewed the entire Mondly AI language learning app. While it had its positive sides, I overall found it visually cluttered and confusing. Mondly has several chatbot options, including the separate Mondly AR (Augmented Reality characters chat with you) and Mondly VR (users equipped with VR headsets can seem to have conversations with real people in a VR setting). But the app also has a chatbot in its basic version, and that's what I'm trying today.

The pros

• Mondly's mobile app recognized my mic.

• The chatbot sometimes incorporates emoji into the conversation, which is a cute touch.

• Answer suggestions are provided, which can be helpful for lower level learners.

• Chats can go on for a very long, maybe even unlimited, time.

The cons

• Mondly's chatbot starts off by hitting hard, telling you what you can say back (two response choices) before even letting you see how the bot has started the conversation. This sort of fits the vibe of Mondly's cluttered, confusing interface.

• The web app's microphone function seems impossible to use. The instructions say to tap and hold it, but no matter what I did would not record me. I did finally get it to hold and seem to record me but it turned out to be a false alarm.

• The chat has phrases that often don't feel natural or correct. For instance in French, if someone says Bonjour, it's not very common to say Bonne après-midi in reply. This is either very formal, like something a newscaster would say or it would possibly be a way to say goodbye. That's one of several examples I came across of the word choice not necessarily being the most natural. This may have been done on purpose, in order to use a variety of vocabulary and phrases, but if you're looking for practice when it comes to speaking the language naturally, this ain't it.

• Sometimes, even the pre-written multiple choice responses don't get recognized, or the AI will recognize them and then shorten them.

• The chatbot didn't always recognize my responses, even when it came to simple phrases like when I said J'aime la chanson française instead of one of the responses that were suggested.

• There's no correction of mistakes either during a chat or after

• When you've finished a themed chat, the app says you now know how to say a particular word, even if you don't. For instance, the chat I had was about saying hello, but was about much more than that.

• Now and then optional responses were said in a canned, artificial voice.

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💡 Why French Together is different: Mondly's cluttered interface and unnatural vocabulary choices show why focused design matters. French Together was built by a native French speaker specifically for conversation practice. Every lesson uses real vocabulary that French people actually say, with audio from multiple native speakers at both slow and natural speed.

→ Try French Together's focused approach (free for 7 days)

Good and bad

• There are suggested responses to each thing the bot says. This could be helpful especially for lower level learners. But it's not made clear that you don't have to use these if you don't want to.

How much does Mondly cost?

Mondly has a number of versions, but the two mentioned here are the free version of Mondly and the basic paid version of Mondly.

Mondly's free app gives you limited access to its learning resources, which include its chatbot.

Mondly's paid, Premium version includes what seems like unlimited access to its chatbot, or at least, you'll be able to use it whenever you want, for a long time. As of this writing, Mondly Premium costs approximately $12.90 USD per month or $61.92 USD per year. You can also purchase a lifetime subscription, typically priced around $120 USD (though often available at discounted rates). Mondly frequently has sales and discounts, so check their website from time to time to see what's on offer. You can also check Mondly's website for prices in your local currency.

Verdict

Mondly let me have one of the longest chats I've had with a chatbot, but it was also one of the least satisfying. I couldn't always go off script, none of my mistakes were corrected or mentioned, and in the end I was told I'd completed the lesson successfully despite the fact that the bot must have thought some of my responses were incorrect. There was no incentive to practice and no record of these mistakes. For a pure chatbot, that might not matter but it's a shame that Mondly, which is an entire AI language learning app, wouldn't be able to note these down at least or at least make corrections within the chat.

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📊 Where we are: Reviewed 4 of 6 AI chatbots | Still coming: Talkpal AI and Langotalk

TL;DR so far: MemBot is the best pure chatbot, Mondly is cluttered and frustrating. For structured learning with reliable AI features, try French Together instead (7-day free trial).

Talkpal AI

Like some of the other entries on our list, Talkpal AI is a standalone chatbot, not a French learning app with a chatbot. It's also the most robotically named entry on our list. But its chatbot has a name, Emma. Talkpal AI is available as both a web and a mobile app. There are paid and free versions. Talkpal AI's free plan allows 10 minutes of conversation a day. Paid plans offer unlimited access to the bot and a few additional features.

The pros

• You can choose the type of chat: serious, funny, or up to the bot's discretion.

• The paid plan allows unlimited chatbot access.

The bad

• I chose to try this out in French and my conversation started with Emma greeting me with Hé, which is more a way to get someone's attention than a French greeting. Politeness is important in French and this wouldn't be a polite way to start a conversation, even with a friend. It's clear this was directly translated from the English informal greeting "Hey". Instead, it should be something like Salut (Hi).

• The bot's pronunciation sounds off at times.

• Questionable language choices abound. At one point, Emma asked me Quelle est la pire date que vous ayez jamais connue? The Anglicism "date" is being used more and more by young French people, but if it were used this way, it would be pronounced with an exaggerated English pronunciation, which makes me think it was just a direct translation from English here. I also feel like, even if it was done deliberately, it doesn't accurately represent the conversations most of us would have with most French people. It's sort of like if you learned slang instead of the standard language first.

• The chat format is a bit disorienting. It doesn't indicate that your answer has been recorded and there is no transcript of what you've said. I actually thought this was yet another web app that didn't recognize my microphone. Then, after a several seconds' delay, there was a reaction from the bot, followed by a transcript of what I'd said.

• The conversation couldn't continue though, which I chalked up to Emma maybe being out of responses to the topic. So I pushed the button for her to ask me another question. She did, but when I tried to answer, this time it seemed that the app had simply stopped recognizing when I spoke. When I tried several other times, there would sometimes be dots as if my answer had been recorded and was being processed, but nothing ever resulted. The answers I gave were short and simple, so it's not as if they were very long or out of context and would have confused the bot.

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💡 Why French Together is different: Talkpal AI's questionable language choices (like using English "date" in French) highlight why learning from a native speaker matters. French Together was created by Benjamin Houy, a native French speaker, ensuring you learn natural, authentic French. Not awkward direct translations.

→ Learn authentic French with French Together (7-day free trial)

Good and bad

• There is an option to get feedback on what you said, but when I clicked on it, it told me that sorti should have been written sortie, since the speaker is a female. I wondered if the AI could recognize my voice and could thus tell I was female, but most of all, I found it frustrating, since the AI itself had transcribed my spoken answer. So essentially, the AI was correcting its own mistake! Although I guess you could say that this is a good thing anyway since it can serve as a review/reminder for users.

• The chatbot seems MUCH more adapted to written responses. Everything from the corrections to the time to analyze your responses work much better when conversations are text-only.

• The chat seems to go on for an unlimited amount of time (if you can get the mic to work or if you switch to a written conversation), even though for me, at least, the exchange gets a bit repetitive.

How much does Talkpal AI cost?

Talkpal AI has both a free and paid version.

The free version of Talkpal AI gives you access to 10 minutes of conversation a day.

As of this writing, Talkpal AI Premium pricing is approximately $6.25 USD per month for a 24-month plan, or $14.99 USD for a monthly plan. Check their website for current pricing and any promotional offers.

The verdict

In addition to bugs and some other issues that no chatbot seems entirely immune to, Talkpal AI has some troubling errors and inaccuracies and should probably be avoided.

Because of this, I, unfortunately, can't recommend Talkpal AI.

Langotalk

Not to be confused with the first entry on our list, Langua, Langotalk is a paid-only AI language learning app with a few additional learning features, like AI tutors. It's available as both a web and a mobile app. This is one of the few chatbots on our list that claims to have chats adapted to different learning levels.

The pros

• Langotalk has an easy-to-use platform, with no frills navigation, making it easy to find what you want.

• Each chatbot is associated with a friendly-looking cartoon portrait, a bit like Duolingo.

• The chatbot I chose sounded very realistic. His informal French even included some very typical anglicisms like "Cool" (as opposed to more recent/niche ones like Talkpal AI's use of "date" (which I still suspect was just a direct translation from English)).

• This is one of the few apps that could recognize my computer's mic.

• The chatbot transcribes audio well and without errors. It's helpful to see the grammatically correct and correctly spelled version of phrases, and if users want more practice with this they could switch to typing.

• A few bugs aside, I found the bot voice very convincing, as well as its ability to talk about a variety of topics, even very off topic from where we started.

• This also may be the longest chat I've had. It went on so long that I almost found myself getting bored! So if you want a lot of pretty realistic practice with few bugs, this paid option could be a good choice.

• There are even some role-plays that can help you practice things like job interviews. I was very impressed that the job interview one actually used typical phrases you'd hear in a real job interview…even if you said you were a magician, like I did.

The bad

• Weirdly, you get interrupted in middle of the chat by an announcement of a one-day streak. Why not have this at the end of the chat? A second encouraging message downright cut off my conversation and seems like it might have interfered with my mic because my recording didn't show up in the chat and the bot repeated itself.

• The chatbot sometimes adds emoji to what it's saying/typing. This is cute but the bot frequently says the emoji out loud, as if it's part of what it was saying. For instance, if there's a baguette emoji at the end of the phrase, you'll hear: "Moi aussi. Baguette."

• The chat bugged at the end when I said I had to go. It repeated a goodbye twice and then asked me a new question.

• The male voices all seem to be the same.

• This is one of the few chatbots on our list that claims to have different levels for learners. But the beginner chat isn't really for absolute beginners. It starts with standard things like Bonjour and Comment t'appelles-tu but then quickly uses other tenses, etc. and goes off into other subjects or tries show conjugations and give other explanations. It's cool in a way but kind of overwhelming because it goes from subject to subject, not structured learning. I think it would be hard for a beginner to take all of this in. Even when I tried to say I thought I wasn't good in French, the bot had a reassuring response, then moved on and started grilling me on the verb être.

• With this in mind, the Beginner chats lack the appeal of most chatbots (including the non-beginner ones on Langotalk), where you feel like you're having a real conversation. This was truly like having a conversation with a robot!

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💡 Why French Together is different: Langotalk's beginner chats feel robotic because chatbots alone can't teach effectively. They're designed for practice, not instruction. French Together solves this by providing structured lessons that teach you French, THEN giving you AI conversation practice to apply what you learned. It's the difference between a teacher and a practice partner.

→ Experience structured learning + AI practice (free 7-day trial)

Good and bad

• You can use your mic, but unlike most other chatbots you have to choose the mic icon all the way in the top right corner, which is a little confusing at first.

• The bot doesn't openly correct your mistakes when you type but you can click the little pen icon below what you've written to get a translation and correction of any mistakes (accent marks included).

• There are many other chats, role plays, and more. The beginner ones do all seem more like lessons or having info thrown at you than role plays or general chats. But it's cool to see the variety of chats available and the fact that they will be long is also impressive.

How much does Langotalk cost?

Langotalk is available as a web and a mobile app and they offer a 7-day free trial.

As of this writing, Langotalk costs $79.99 USD a year (which works out to approximately $6.67 per month), $29.99 USD for a monthly plan, and $149.99 USD for lifetime access. Check the local version of the website for prices in your currency.

The verdict

Though it sometimes gives "Duolingo wannabe" vibes (which even sometimes trip it up), Langotalk really stands out as one of the best AI language learning apps out there. Its beginner lessons are a bit too tense and strict to have the appeal of a chatbot (or even, I think, to be able to effectively teach beginner students). But its other chatbot options feature conversations and role-plays that feel very realistic. And chats seem to go on for an unlimited stretch of time.

Other AI language learning apps worth mentioning

Here are two other AI language learning apps that might be worth trying out.

Duolingo Max

When I reviewed Duolingo, the free app totally charmed me with its delightful characters and varied exercises. Now, there's a paid option, Duolingo Max, that lets you practice a language with a chatbot, among other features.

As I was hoping, the chatbot takes on the roles of different Duolingo characters. Characters change depending on the scenarios you choose. This is a role-play-based chatbot, not one that lets you have randomly generated conversations, which is a bit of a letdown, since I would have loved to just talk to cynical teen Lily about life. But the idea is still pretty great.

And now, for some bad news: As of this writing, Duolingo Max and its chatbot is only available in the U.S., Great Britain, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. That list doesn't include France, where I live, hence the reason I haven't personally tried it out yet. It also only has an iOS version for now. Duolingo's official press release says that Duolingo Max will be available in more countries and in an Android version soon, so if you're not able to get it for geographic or OS reasons, keep checking Duolingo to see if that's changed.

Language learning YouTuber Spanish Blueprints was able to try Duolingo Max for French and said that the role-plays were challenging and showed him how much more he needed to learn when it came to making conversation in French. He's apparently been using regular Duolingo for French for two years now, so this might seem a bit concerning, but it's worth noting that Duolingo offers courses in many other languages as well, and it's not specifically geared towards conversation skills like French Together is.

The reviewer also says that unfortunately, the role-plays fit in with lesson plans and aren't just freely accessible the way some other Duolingo features (or chatbot role-plays on some of the other apps in this article) are, so that's something to consider as well.

How much does Duolingo Max cost?

As of this writing, Duolingo Max pricing varies by location and subscription type. In the United States, an individual monthly plan costs approximately $29.99 USD per month, while an annual plan costs around $168 USD per year (which works out to about $14 per month). Family plans are also available, typically priced at $200-240 USD per year for up to 6 users. Pricing may differ in other regions, so it's best to check the Duolingo app or website directly for the most current pricing in your area.

Jam

Jam is a unique AI language learning app that focuses exclusively on French but it's not specifically intended to teach users French or help them practice the language. Instead, it selects news stories of all sorts and lets users discuss them with its chatbot. Because it's entirely in French and uses real French media sources, it's definitely not for beginners or maybe even intermediate students, but advanced intermediate and proficient students might enjoy the chance to practice this way.

If this sounds like the perfect chatbot for you, the good news is that Jam is free. The bad news is that it may not be easy, or even possible, for you to have access to it. The reason I haven't tried out the Jam chatbot, myself, is that it's only available through Facebook Messenger. So those of us who don't have a Facebook account and don't want to sign up for one are out of luck for now when it comes to the Jam chatbot.

How much does Jam cost?

Jam is free to use via Facebook Messenger.

Should You Use AI Chatbots to Learn French? My Honest Take

After weeks testing these apps, here's my bottom line as both a French teacher and someone who's used chatbots to practice German and Spanish:

AI chatbots are excellent supplements, but they can't teach you French. Here's the reality:

What AI Chatbots DO Well:

✅ Free-form conversation practice once you're intermediate
✅ Overcoming fear of speaking (it's just a bot, no judgment!)
✅ Exposing you to varied vocabulary and topics
✅ Available 24/7 for unlimited practice (on most apps)

What AI Chatbots DON'T Do:

❌ Teach you pronunciation systematically (feedback is inconsistent or missing)
❌ Provide structured curriculum from A1 to B1
❌ Give specific, actionable corrections on your mistakes
❌ Explain grammar in context as you learn
❌ Offer slow + natural speed audio (most don't have this)
❌ Track your progress through a learning path

The problem: Most beginners try to learn entirely through AI chatbots, get overwhelmed or stuck, and quit within weeks. Without structure, you'll waste time learning random vocabulary, develop bad pronunciation habits, and never know if you're actually progressing.

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Real results from French Together users:

"This course has given me more confidence in my pronunciation and usage... I really only had about 2 months with your program and already felt more comfortable." – Rebecca S., United States

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The Approach That Actually Works

Here's the learning strategy I recommend to my students (and use myself for other languages):

1. Primary Foundation: Structured App with AI Features
Use French Together for your core learning:

• 90 structured lessons (A1-A2) teaching conversational French
• AI pronunciation scoring on every response
• Slow + natural speed audio from native speakers
• AI Speaking Partner (100 messages/day) for conversation practice
• 15 minutes per lesson, designed to get you speaking quickly

2. Supplementary Practice: Free AI Chatbots
After 20-30 French Together lessons (3-4 weeks), add:

• Langua or MemBot for extra conversation practice
• Use them to apply what you learned in your structured lessons
• Think of it as "free play" after your "coaching session"

3. Immersion Input: French Media

• Podcasts, YouTube, movies, TV shows
• See our guide to French media for recommendations

Why This Order Matters

You need foundational vocabulary and pronunciation BEFORE free-form chat is useful.

Analogy: Learning French with only AI chatbots is like learning piano by randomly jamming. You might have fun, but you won't progress systematically. You need scales (structured lessons) before you can improvise effectively.

"But Can't I Just Use Free Chatbots and Save Money?"

You can try, but here's what usually happens:

Week 1-2: Exciting! You're chatting with AI in French!
Week 3-4: Wait, am I learning anything? Or just repeating the same basic phrases?
Week 5-6: This is overwhelming. I don't know what to learn next.
Week 7+: Quit. "French is too hard."

The math: French Together costs $14.50/month (annual plan). That's about $50 for your first 3 months. If it helps you make 3 months of actual progress versus spinning your wheels with free chatbots, isn't that worth $50?

Plus, we offer a 7-day free trial AND 30-day money-back guarantee. You can test this approach completely risk-free.

→ Start your French Together free trial (7 days, no payment needed, cancel anytime)

Which AI Chatbot Should I Use with French Together?

Best pure chatbots from my testing:

1. MemBot (via Memrise Premium) - Best corrections, most natural conversation
2. Langua - Solid interface, realistic dialogue, good for intermediates
3. Langotalk - Long conversations, good for extended practice

Avoid until they improve:

• Gliglish (too many technical bugs)
• Talkpal AI (concerning errors in French)

When to start: After completing 20-30 French Together lessons, you'll have enough foundation to make chatbot practice productive.

Frequently Asked Questions

"How is French Together different from these chatbots?"

French Together combines three things most chatbots don't have:

1. Structured curriculum (90 lessons taking you from A1 to A2 systematically)
2. Pronunciation feedback (AI scoring on every single response, showing which words you pronounced correctly)
3. Teaching + practice combined (you learn through lessons AND practice with the AI Speaking Partner with 100 messages/day)

Most chatbots are practice-only. We're teaching + practice in one app.

"Can I use French Together's AI Speaking Partner like these chatbots?"

Yes! French Together includes an AI Speaking Partner where you get 100 messages per day for conversation practice. The key difference: you're practicing what you learned in structured lessons, so every conversation reinforces your learning instead of being random.

"When will I be ready for free AI chatbots?"

After 20-30 French Together lessons (about 3-4 weeks of 15 minutes/day). At that point, you'll have enough vocabulary and pronunciation foundation to make chatbot practice genuinely useful rather than overwhelming.

"What if I'm already intermediate?"

If you're already B1+ and just want conversation practice, chatbots like MemBot and Langua are perfect. But if you have gaps in pronunciation or conversational skills, French Together's structured approach might help you progress faster than random chatting.

"Do I need both French Together AND chatbots?"

No. French Together includes AI conversation practice (100 messages/day). Chatbots are optional extras for learners who want even more practice. Most students find French Together alone provides enough conversation practice.

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Ready to Start Speaking French the Right Way?

Here's what I recommend:

Step 1: Try French Together free for 7 days

• No payment needed for the trial
• Cancel anytime during the 7 days
• Get full access to all 90 lessons and AI features

Step 2: Practice for 15 minutes/day for 3-4 weeks

• Complete 20-30 lessons to build your foundation
• Use the AI Speaking Partner for conversation practice
• Watch your pronunciation improve (most students hit 90%+ within 30 days)

Step 3: Add free chatbots if you want extra practice

• By then, you'll have the skills to make chatbot conversations productive
• Use MemBot or Langua for supplementary practice

Or: Keep using free chatbots alone and come back to this page when you're ready for structure. I'll be here. 😉

→ Start your 7-day free trial now (cancel anytime, no payment required)

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Questions about AI chatbots or French Together? I'm Benjamin, the founder of French Together, and I actually respond to emails. Drop me a line. I'm happy to help you figure out the right learning approach for your goals.

P.S. Still not sure? Check out our detailed comparison of the best French learning apps to see how French Together compares to Duolingo, Babbel, Pimsleur, and others.