Can you really become fluent by using a language learning app? It turns out there are compelling pros and cons to learning a language online.

Feel confident when you travel abroad by learning a new language through apps like Babbel, Rosetta Stone, Beelinguap and uTalk.

Of the multiple language learning apps available, Duolingo might be one of the first ones that come to mind, but relative newcomer Drops is gaining traction.

Can you actually learn a new language through an app? Definitely maybe, research suggests. What doesn’t help: conjugation, and odd bits of practice conversation no one ever uses.

Ultimately, I wanted to find out if users can actually learn a language with an app. Busuu provides learning materials for 12 different languages and has more than 60m registered users.

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Deal of the Day: You can learn 14 different languages with this app for a fraction of the price. But it’s not for everyone.