Step 1. Get started.
Register for a Babbel account with just your email address. No credit card required.
Want to Test Babbel for Free?
You can test Babbel for free by signing up and trying the first lesson of any language at any level. Learn how, and also check out all the other resources that Babbel provides free of charge.
How to Test Babbel for Free
Step 2. Pick a Language.
Choose which language you want to learn (you can change it later) and answer a few questions about your motivation and goals.
Step 3. Click the first lesson to get started!
You can start with the first lesson you see on your home screen. If you’re a more advanced learner, you can also check out some of the other free lessons in the Progress tab. The first lesson of each level is free (A1-C1), so you can try out a few different topics before committing.
What Is Free on Babbel?
The first lesson for all languages is free on Babbel. Within these lessons, you can find:
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, Babbel 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.
Additionally, we also offer the following resources for free without sign up:
Podcasts — If you’re learning Spanish, Italian, German or French, Babbel has at least one free podcast for you.
Articles — Babbel Magazine offers hundreds of free articles covering a range of topics including grammar essentials from a variety of languages as well as deeper dives into culture, tips for immersion, and other topics to help you learn more quickly.
Ready to Try Our Language Learning Platform for Free?
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.
Which language should you try?
You can test as many languages as you want, but if you're indecisive, here are some benefits to each of the most popular languages on the Babbel app.
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.
Test Learning French for Free
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 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).
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.
What Does Babbel Offer for Free Without Signing Up?
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
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.
Free Babbel Podcasts
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!
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Other Commonly Asked Questions about Babbel’s Free Lessons
The first lesson for every language is free on Babbel if you sign up using your email (no credit card required).
Babbel does not offer free trial codes, but you can test the first lesson of any language for free by signing up for the app with just an email address.
Yes — Babbel Speak is a conversational AI platform available on the Babbel app that uses structured scenarios to help you advance your speaking and listening skills. With Babbel Speak, you can practice conversation in a comfortable, judgment-free environment. The AI also provides helpful hints and support throughout your conversations so you can feel confident as you learn.
Each free lesson contains some or all of the following features:
Guided Grammar Lessons
Audio From Native Speakers
AI Speech Recognition
Cultural And Grammatical Insights
Vocab Review
Podcasts
All thirteen languages for English speakers are available to try for free on Babbel. The languages and levels covered in Babbel include
European Spanish courses up to C1 with additional topics up to B2
Mexican Spanish courses and additional topics available up to level B1
French courses up to B2/C1, with additional topics up to B2
German courses up to B2, with additional topics up to C1
Italian courses up to B2, with additional topics up to B2/C1
Portuguese (Brazil) courses up to B1, with additional topics up to B2
Swedish courses available up to level B1 with extra topics up to level B2
Dutch courses available up to level B1 with additional topics up to level B2
Danish courses and topics available up to level A2
Norwegian courses and topics available up to level A2
Indonesian courses and topics available up to level A2
Polish courses and additional topics up to A2
Turkish courses available up to level A2, with additional topics up to A2/B1
Russian courses available up to level A1 with additional topics up to level A2
Yes, you need a subscription to access full Babbel courses. Babbel plans for individuals start at $8.95 a month for twelve months. Group pricing is also available.
Yes, you can try the first lesson of any of the languages on Babbel for free before subscribing.
You can try Babbel for free for as long as you want! You won’t be asked for a credit card until you decide to subscribe.
Babbel plans for individuals start at $8.95 a month for twelve months, or you can purchase a lifetime subscription that will give you access to all languages and updates forever for $299.99. Group pricing is also available.