Memrise
Vocabulary and phrase app using native speaker video clips, spaced repetition and private AI conversation practice.
Best for Real world vocabulary with native speaker videos
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What it does
Memrise is a language learning platform designed to help you understand and sound like native speakers. You practice by watching video clips of locals, repeating phrases, and completing smart reviews and conversation practice. It is built for anyone from total beginners to experienced learners preparing for travel, work, or relationships.
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Native speaker videos
Presents thousands of short video clips showing real people pronouncing useful words and phrases. It exposes you to authentic voices, local accents, and natural speaking rhythms.
Use caseA traveler watches Spanish speakers demonstrate phrases so they can order food confidently in Madrid.
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Speech recording and comparison
Lets you record your voice saying whole phrases and compare your pronunciation to native speakers. It helps you mirror the rhythm, natural stress, and pacing of full sentences.
Use caseA French learner records their pronunciation to match the rhythm of native speakers rather than sounding like they are reading off a page.
From memrise.com
Written from Memrise's own website, checked . Each feature links to the page it comes from; images are Memrise's own.
Every plan
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Per | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | $0 | per account | Limited lessons and AI practice |
| Pro (monthly) | Not listed | Not listed | per account | Unlimited learning and AI practice; App Store IAP named 'Monthly Language Learning Plan' $24.99 is ambiguous (may be 3 month) |
| Pro (3 month) | Not listed | Not listed | per account, 3 months | $24.99 per 3 months (App Store IAP) |
| Pro (annual) | Not listed | $5.17 | per account | $61.99/yr Memrise Annual Pro (offers $58.99-$79.99) |
| Lifetime | Not listed | Not listed | one time | $329.99 list; offers $131.99-$164.99 |
From Memrise's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front. Some of these figures came from third party reports and could not be confirmed on the official page.
Memrise video tutorials
Independent creators on YouTube, not Memrise or us. The video loads from YouTube only when you press play.
What the free plan includes
Free with limited features (word learning, native speaker audio, limited AI practice); exact caps not published
Questions people ask about Memrise
Is Memrise free?
Yes, there is a free plan: Free with limited features (word learning, native speaker audio, limited AI practice); exact caps not published.
How much does it cost?
You can start learning for free, while a paid plan unlocks extra features. Source
Do I need to know anything before I start?
No, you can jump in as a total beginner or continue from other apps. Source
Where this came from
Plans, prices and limits were copied from Memrise's own pages and the other sources listed, then checked .
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