German, French and Italian. I have taken their French classes before and got sucked in by the built-in gamification elements ("Just one more level until you reach..."). I like Duolingo because it combines the traditional way of learning a language ("Basics") with interactive elements (eg. lists of top students). The best part is that language courses can be attended while on the go: The free app for iOS and Android contains much the same classes as the browser version. Conclusion Although much seems to depend on the character and skill level of the particular teacher, the following schools are often reported to be of mediocre quality: - (often too basic, or with many students at different skill levels) - (class sizes tend to be large/course materials not adequate) - (too commercial/low-paid teachers) Please help to keep this post current by adding your own experiences in the comments below! Follow me As the founder, editor and community manager of Newly Swissed, Dimitri owns the