Learn Languages Online

Babbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective education methods with state-of-the-art technology. Interactive online courses will improve your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation skills in no time. You'll make fast progress and have fun doing it.

Pronunciation Training

With the integrated speech recognition tool you can test and practice your pronunciation. It works directly in the browser. You will only need a microphone and the latest Flash-Player.

Review Manager

Babbel knows what you've already learned and where your problems lie. The review manager adjusts exercises accordingly at evenly spaced intervals designed to optimize human memory.

iPhone App

You can use the iPhone app in tandem with the Babbel website. Your learning progress will be synchronized between them, so you can learn and review anywhere, anytime.

Online, on your computer, mobile

There are multiple ways to use Babbel so you can learn on-the-go or in your in-between time. First, Babbel.com is a multimedia website that can be accessed from any computer with internet. Then with Babbel Mobile, you can learn anywhere on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. Do something productive with time that would have otherwise been wasted: Learn a language.

Fun and effective language learning

Lively, interactive exercises and courses make studying fun -- and efficient. Babbel offers all kinds of learning material, from beginners' courses and vocabulary training to grammar and practical phrases. The system detects your level and suggests a selection of courses that correspond to your interests and knowledge.

Education through technology

Babbel employs state-of-the-art technology to make learning a language easy and convenient. The internet, modern software and mobile devices make for new, exciting ways to learn on your own. Babbel takes advantage of this technology and combines it with the most effective foreign language education methods around. The result is a comprehensive system that facilitates stress-free learning.

  1. Your new menu bar!

    We've just launched our brand new menu bar. Please take 30 seconds to learn more about it.

  2. Your vocabulary

    You can now access your personal vocabulary list directly from the menu bar.

  3. The Babbel community

    We've now grouped all community features (People, Board, Chat, Messages) in one place.

  4. New notifications

    If you receive a new message or friend request, you'll now see a bright red notification in the menu.

  5. Changing languages

    Here you can quickly and easily change your learning language or add a new one.

  6. Try a new learning language

    You can try any new learning language for free. Don't worry, your progress in the current language will always be saved!

  7. Your Babbel profile

    Your user name now appears here. Use this button to view or edit your profile and settings.

  8. Restart the tutorial

    You can replay this tutorial from your Babbel homepage at any time. Have fun with your new menu bar!