Duolingo

Duolingo is one of the most popular language-learning apps in the market, and for a good reason. This app gives you short lessons, streaks, goals, and quick practice sessions. All of these features let you continue learning a new language without feeling overwhelmed by all the things you need to cover. This makes it one of the easiest apps to use when you want something that feels as quick as social media but actually teaches you something.

The lessons are short enough to fit into the same moments when you’d normally doomscroll. Waiting for coffee? Do one lesson. Sitting in a waiting room? Practice vocabulary. Taking a quick break? Try to review and improve your weak points instead of refreshing Instagram.

And if you’re someone who gets distracted easily, Duolingo makes learning a new language similar to a game. There are leaderboards, so you can try to beat everyone else while also learning something new. Or, you can build progress a few minutes at a time, without worrying about other people or feeling intimidated by the big courses you can find online.