I've been using the Curso Inglés, Aprender Inglés app for a few weeks now, and I have to say it's a pretty solid tool for Spanish speakers who want to learn English. The app was developed by TomatoTB, and I first stumbled across it on the Google Play Store. It's been available for a while, and I think it originally launched back in 2020 or so. It's free to download, which is a big plus for me since I didn't want to spend money right off the bat. When I first opened it, I didn't have to register with an email or anything, I just started learning immediately. But there are some in-app purchases if you want to unlock extra lessons or remove the ads that pop up occasionally. From what I saw on the app's page, it's been installed over a million times, and it has a decent rating around 4.5 stars on Google Play. The target audience is clearly Spanish speakers who are absolute beginners or at a low intermediate level. I use it during my daily commute or when I have a few minutes to kill at home. It's not a replacement for a full course, but for quick practice it works well.

As for how I actually use this app, it's pretty straightforward. When you first launch the Curso Inglés app, it starts you off with a simple placement test. I just answered a few questions about basic vocabulary and grammar, and then it automatically set me on a learning path. Each lesson is made up of little chunks, like flashcards for words, fill-in-the-blank sentences, and short audio clips where you listen and repeat. My tip for getting the most out of it is to use the “listen and repeat” feature at least twice for every phrase. The app pronounces the word first, then you record yourself and compare it to the native speaker. I found that when I actually spoke out loud instead of just reading, my retention got much better. Another thing I do is set a daily goal. I aim for 10 minutes a day, which is easy to stick to because the lessons are bite-sized. If you rush through them, you'll probably forget the words later, so I suggest finishing each unit before moving to the next one. The app also has a streak tracker, which keeps me motivated to open it every day.

When I compare Curso Inglés to other similar apps like Duolingo or Babbel, I honestly pick Curso Inglés mainly because it's so specific to Spanish speakers. Duolingo is fine, but the English lessons there are designed for a global audience, so you get a lot of explanations in English that can be confusing for someone just starting. With Curso Inglés, every menu and instruction is in Spanish, which made it easier for me to understand the grammar rules without having to look things up separately. The vocabulary is also more practical for daily life in Spanish-speaking countries, like phrases for work, shopping, or making small talk. I also like that it's not trying to be a game like Duolingo does with all the animations and points. I prefer a cleaner, more focused interface where I can just study without distractions. The fact that it doesn't require a subscription right away is another reason I stuck with it. Other apps usually lock you into a paywall after the first few lessons, but here I can test things out for a long time before spending anything.

• 📘 Grammar explanations tailored for Spanish speakers: Unlike other apps like Babbel that explain rules in a general way, Curso Inglés directly translates grammar points into Spanish. For example, it compares the verb “to be” with the Spanish verbs “ser” and “estar,” which is something English-only apps often skip. This saved me a lot of time when I was trying to figure out when to use “am” versus “is.”
• 📄 Offline mode for downloads: I often lose signal on the subway, but with Curso Inglés I can download entire lessons beforehand and practice without an internet connection. In contrast, Memrise requires a premium subscription just to download content. This feature alone made me stick with it for my commute.
• 📈 Progressive difficulty system: The app doesn't just throw random words at you. It slowly increases the complexity of sentences, starting with “Hello, my name is” and moving to “I would like to buy a ticket.” Duolingo often repeats the same phrases for too long, but here the pacing feels more natural for adult learners.

• 👍 No forced social features: I hate when apps make you follow friends or share progress. Curso Inglés keeps it simple. You just study alone without any of that peer pressure, which is different from apps like HelloTalk that push community interaction too hard.
• 👍 Very low storage size: The app uses barely 50 MB on my phone, so it runs smoothly even on older devices. By contrast, ELSA Speak took up nearly 200 MB after installing voice recognition files.
• 👍 Consistent focus on pronunciation: Every lesson has a recording exercise. Other apps let you skip this, but Curso Inglés practically forces you to speak, which helped me correct my accent early on.

• 👎 No advanced content: The lessons max out at an intermediate level. If you're already fluent, this app won't help you much. For deeper grammar I had to switch to a textbook or an app like Lingoda.
• 👎 Repetitive ad breaks: The free version shows a video ad after every third exercise. It's not the end of the world, but it slows down your flow. Duolingo's ads are shorter and less frequent in comparison.
• 👎 Limited vocabulary updates: The word list feels stuck in 2020. New phrases about technology or slang, like “streaming” or “lit,” are missing. Meanwhile, Babbel adds new content monthly based on current events.