Language and writing apps

Language-learning apps 3 companies

These companies make apps that teach a language.

DuolingoDuolingo, with engineers in Bengaluru, runs the world's most popular language-learning app, and the Duolingo English Test, which many universities abroad accept for admission.

AirlearnAirlearn, from the makers of Unacademy, is a language-learning app that uses AI.

EnglishBhashiEnglishBhashi is another company that teaches languages.

The tech, explainedLanguage learning app

Writing, study and reading tools 3 companies

These companies make tools that help people write, study and read.

LearneoLearneo, with engineers in Bengaluru, owns Course Hero, a study-help website, and QuillBot.

QuillBotPart of LearneoQuillBot is an AI tool for paraphrasing and grammar, used by millions of students.

SpeechifySpeechify, with engineers in Bengaluru, reads text aloud in natural-sounding voices. It is used by students with dyslexia, a condition that makes reading hard, and by anyone who prefers to listen.

The tech, explainedGrammar checker and paraphrasing tool Text-to-speech app

How it all worksLanguage learningSpoken English five minutes a day, grammar checked.

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What's changing

The conversation partner.

Language learners have always lacked someone to practise with. AI models now hold a conversation in any language, at any level, correct pronunciation and explain grammar, so the apps are becoming tutors. The harder question is whether people will still need to learn a language that AI can translate instantly.