I've been learning Spanish for two years with apps and classes, but my progress plateaued hard. I can read menus and ask for directions, yet holding a real conversation feels impossible. Do you think language apps like Duolingo actually work, or are they just gamified entertainment that lulls us into false confidence? I've heard that consistent practice is key, but apps don't force you to think on your feet like a live tutor does. Maybe they're fine for vocabulary, but fluency requires something more uncomfortable—like making mistakes in front of a native speaker. What's your experience? Have apps genuinely helped you speak, or just pass quizzes?