NOT FREE. Generally the lessons are pretty good, at least from what I can tell from the first two lessons that "taught" me 36 words. I can't do anything with that in real life, but sure. I understand that some apps need to charge, but then make it a paid app; don't lie about it being "free" when the free versions offers nothing but a pretty widget on my screen. I also wish I could have had the opportunity to start at a more advanced level, but I suppose that has something to do with payment...