NewLexi vs Busuu

A Busuu alternative with your own words and instant AI feedback

Tired of waiting days for someone to check your exercise? In NewLexi AI corrects your text right away and explains the mistakes. Your vocabulary grows from the words you need: add them from anywhere or generate a set on a topic, and every word comes back at the right time with spaced repetition and in stories and dialogues at your level. Grammar from A1 to C2, reading and listening and game mechanics are included, and core features are free and without ads.

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NewLexi and Busuu at a glance (October 2026)
	NewLexi	Busuu
Approach	A personal plan built from your words	Course lessons by CEFR level
Your own words	Any words: from the translator, text, a photo or a file, import from Anki and Quizlet; cards generated on request	Words come from the course
Reviews	Spaced repetition for every word, four mastery levels	Vocabulary review in Premium
Writing practice	A writing trainer with instant AI correction	Exercises corrected by native speakers from the community
Context	Stories and dialogues written just for you from your words	Dialogues in lessons
Grammar	Lessons and exercises from A1 to C2	Grammar lessons, grammar review in Premium
Free version	Core features, no ads	Short lessons; review tools and offline mode in Premium
Platforms	iPhone	iOS, Android and web
Languages	12	14

Why learn words with NewLexi

Words in context. Stories and dialogues from your words are written just for you at your level, so words stick and come back when you speak.
Words from anywhere. Generate word sets on any topic or straight for an exam (everything is already split into categories) or add words from a photo, a text, a file, the translator, Anki decks, Quizlet sets or other apps.
Everything at your level. Content from A1 to C2: never too easy, never too hard.
Word and grammar exercises. Flashcards, matching, building sentences and grammar from A1 to C2.
Writing practice. Write your own texts and AI corrects the mistakes and explains them right away.
Reading and listening. Read and listen to stories and dialogues (written just for you and your level) with audio and train your listening.
Spaced repetition. Every word comes back just before you would forget it (SM-2).
Game mechanics. A streak, the weekly trail to a trophy and mini-games, with no limit on mistakes.
Lock Screen and widgets. Review words right from your iPhone Lock Screen.

Free and without ads. 12 languages.

Why people look for a Busuu alternative

Waiting for corrections. Community feedback is a nice idea, but answers can take days and their quality depends on who replies.
Review tools are in Premium. The vocabulary trainer and grammar review need a subscription.
The course sets the vocabulary. Words follow the lessons, so it is hard to focus on what you need for work or travel.

Can you use it together with Busuu?

Yes. Busuu lessons give you structure by level, and NewLexi helps you keep the words and practise writing every day. Add words from a lesson as text, and NewLexi will bring them back with spaced repetition and in stories at your level. How many words each level needs: vocabulary size for A1–B2.

FAQ

How is NewLexi different from Busuu?

Busuu is a course by CEFR level with corrections from a community of native speakers. NewLexi is built around your own vocabulary: words get spaced repetition and come back in stories written just for you at your level, and the writing trainer checks your text with AI right away.

Does NewLexi correct my writing?

Yes. The writing trainer checks your text with AI immediately and explains the mistakes, so you do not have to wait for a reply.

Is NewLexi free?

Core features are free and without ads. Generating word sets, stories and dialogues, as well as extended materials, comes with a subscription you can cancel at any time.

Is there an Android or web version?

Not yet. NewLexi is available for iPhone only.

Which languages can I learn?

English, Italian, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Greek, Serbian, Turkish and Chinese.

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