Best English learning apps for Android
English learning apps train spoken English through pronunciation drills, listening exercises, vocabulary in context and practice conversations.
18 apps ranked · How we rank
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A well-liked conversation coach for learners who want frequent, low-pressure speaking practice with immediate feedback.
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A focused English speaking coach that suits IELTS and TOEFL candidates and anyone building confidence talking out loud.
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A free, ad-supported way to turn lock screen glances into steady English vocabulary practice, best for self-directed learners.
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A focused, speaking-first English tutor that suits professionals and exam candidates, with the most useful features behind Premium.
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A well-built option for K-culture fans learning Korean or English, provided you can live with ads and the free tier's limits.
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A free, well-established English speaking app that pairs AI correction with learner conversations, best for beginner and intermediate speakers.
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A focused American accent trainer for working adults, provided you accept the subscription and the short daily practice it asks for.
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A free, well-reviewed option for practicing English or Spanish out loud with an AI character, best for beginners and returning speakers.
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A focused AI speaking tutor for learners who want frequent, corrected English conversation practice without the pressure of a human partner.
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A free, ad-free speaking tutor that suits second-language learners who need conversation practice more than grammar drills.
More of the best English learning apps
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11
Hilingo: Learn & Speak English
Pera Soft
4.7
1M+
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12
Language Learning - Duo Speak
Visionary AI
4.4
1M+
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13
Linguza: AI English Tutor
NXL AI Solutions
3.9
5M+
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14
Promova: Learn English Online
Boosters
4.3
5M+
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15
Elyra: AI English Coach
Astronex AI
3.5
1M+
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16
BurlingtonEnglish
Burlington Education Ltd.
4.4
1M+
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17
EngLearn Speak: AI Tutor
DQL TechLab
100K+
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18
Lingtutor: AI English
MTD TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED
4.4
10K+
About English learning apps
They help self-taught learners, people who can read English but feel stuck when speaking, and anyone needing regular practice between lessons with no one nearby to talk to. Beginners build basic phrases, intermediate learners work on fluency and accent, and advanced speakers prepare for interviews or exams. Some apps follow structured lessons and grammar, others offer free conversation with feedback from a tutor or a speech engine, and others short daily drills. Live tutors cost more and need scheduling, while self-study apps are cheaper and more flexible but demand discipline.
What to look for
- Check whether speech is recognized and corrected, because spoken practice is the point and text-only exercises will not improve pronunciation.
- Look at how the app handles accents and dialects, since learners may need to understand different varieties of English, not just one.
- Consider whether lessons follow a clear path or jump between topics, as a structured sequence helps beginners while advanced learners may want freedom.
- See how the app is paid for, whether through a subscription, one-time purchase, or ads, and what features stay locked without paying.
- Check whether lessons and audio work offline, which matters for commutes and travel where a connection is unreliable.
How we rank
Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.