Test Babbel For Free Before You Start Learning A New Language

When you’re first starting to learn a new language, you have a lot of options. Yes, we can tell you that with Babbel you learn languages simply and quickly, and that 15 learning hours is the equivalent of an entire semester's study at university. But if you’re going to commit to something, you’ll probably want to give it a test drive first. The first lesson on every Babbel level — Newcomer, Beginner, Intermediate and more — is ready for you to try.

If you’re convinced, you can go try Babbel for free right now. Otherwise, we’ll show you what you can see in your first lesson, other Babbel resources you can try right now and what else there is to help you get started.

Not sure yet which language you're learning? We get it. Fortunately, there's no limit to how many languages you can test with Babbel. If you test learning French for free but aren’t feeling like it’s the one for you, you can easily switch over to test learning Italian for free. If you’re split, though, here’s some helpful information that might nudge you toward one language or another. 

Test Learning Spanish For Free

Spanish is one of the most-spoken languages in the world, and that fact alone makes it one of the most obvious choices to learn. Spoken widely in North and South America, as well as Europe, you have countless opportunities to practice speaking the language.

Spanish is also one of the easiest languages to learn how to pronounce, because the spelling makes the pronunciation of words very predictable. You can test Spanish for free to see just how true that is.

Test Learning French For Free

One of the fastest growing languages around the world is French. It’s a major language of the European Union, Canada and countries all around Africa.

Whether you’re traveling to Paris, starting a new life in Quebec or just want to learn a language widely considered one of the most beautiful in the world, you can give French a try. French and English also share a massive amount of vocabulary because of historic intermingling, which should give you a leg up.

Test Learning Italian For Free

While there are lots of great reasons for learning Italian, one of the strongest is the language’s cultural role. It’s strongly associated with food, art, music and many other sources of beauty in the world. And that’s for good reason: Italy is a beautiful country filled with some of the best museums and restaurants in the world.

The Italian language also is extraordinarily diverse, with different dialects stretching along the country. You’ll never run out of new words to learn and new facets of the Italian world to explore.

Test Learning German For Free

German is extremely important in the business world, and can provide a great boost to your resume. German isn’t all business, though, and learning the language can help you explore the techno haven of Berlin or the castles of Bavaria.

German and English also share a bit in common because they are part of the same language family (though they do have quite different grammars, so be ready for that). If long words and new word orders sounds like a good time to you, test German for free today.

What You Can See When You Try A First Free Lesson

In just one lesson, you can see a lot of what sets Babbel apart. Here are a few of the features that will help you start speaking a new language right away.

• Audio From Native Speakers — Each vocab word and phrase you encounter in the app is voiced by one of the many native speakers to ensure you’re hearing an accurate pronunciation.

• Speech Recognition — From the very beginning, the native speaker audio is complemented by Babbel’s AI speech recognition technology. That way, you’re speaking the language on day one.

• Cultural And Grammatical Insights — Babbel doesn't just push you in the deep end of a new language. When there's a new tricky grammatical concept, the app will break it down so you understand the rules. Plus, the app offers several cultural insights, so you'll know why certain phrases are used in different ways.

• Review Vocab In Other Contexts — Experts agree one of the most important ways to master new words in a language is to see it used in multiple contexts. That’s why Babbel teaches you a word first, then brings it back in various ways, like fill-in-the-blank conversations and matching games.
  

What Else Does Babbel Offer For Free?

Even before you decide to commit to Babbel, there are a number of other resources available to you. No matter what your skill level is, you can find something that will help you along.

Babbel Magazine has hundreds of articles, covering everything from the dialects of Spanish to the most spoken languages in the world. Most useful to you is that there are guides to tricky grammar topics for whichever language you’re learning, all available right away.

If you’re learning Spanish, Italian, German or French, Babbel also has at least one podcast for you. Covering a range of topics and skill levels, our podcasts are a great way to fit a little more learning into your day. You can listen either on the Babbel app, or on whichever podcast app you prefer.

We recommend pairing these tools with the app itself, but they’re always available to you!

Learn In More Ways Than Ever With Babbel

Once you get past your first free lesson, you’ll have plenty more to explore with Babbel. We’re always working on more features to enhance the learning experience, both in the self-study app and elsewhere.

• Babbel Live — You can now learn a language on Babbel with an expert teacher, both in private classes and group lessons.

  Babbel Live offers you hands-on instruction that is as flexible as you need it to be, with virtual classes offered throughout the day to fit any schedule.

• Grammar Guide — While learning vocabulary is important, the trickiest part is probably figuring out how to put it together. That’s why Babbel has been adding more and more Grammar Guides: bite-sized lessons that cover some of the trickiest aspects of language.

• Everyday Conversations — Want to work on speaking but too nervous to make mistakes in front of other people? You can try out Babbel’s Everyday Conversations, an AI tool that guides you through simple dialogues and provides feedback. Each one covers a simple, useful topic like “Ordering a coffee” or “Calling a friend to make plans.”

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to language learning. With such a range of offerings, though, Babbel wants to give you all the tools you’ll need to start speaking with confidence. Try your first lesson free to get started today!