For a few years now, several applications have been giving users the opportunity to learn new languages online on their smartphones. Here’s a look at three of the options out there.

Babbel: The pioneer

Founded in 2007 in Germany, the Berlin-based startup lets users learn up to 14 different languages from seven display languages (Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, Swedish, Italian and German) through various media (photos, videos, audio files), and on various themes (local culture, travel, etc). Plus, Babbel lets users learn a language at their own pace.