Most high schools require students to take at least one language course before they can graduate. I took French, and while I loved the language, it didn't come naturally to me. The cycle repeated my first year of college when I tried my hand at Spanish -- even though I had an engaging professor, I struggled. Thankfully, I passed (even retaining some conversational Spanish!), but the experience helped me realize something. 

Cramming a language -- any language -- into a four-month semester (with your GPA at stake) isn't always the best way to learn it. I also realized I had to want to learn a new language. 

General introductory courses can spark an interest in a language that leads to more advanced courses, studying abroad, master's programs and more. But those of you who don't want to go back to school still have options for learning a new language to travel, enrich yourself or better connect with your heritage. 

Here are the 10 best apps that make it easy for you to learn