A running list of online language-learning tools, courses, and immersion resources — each one labeled honestly, whether that’s a recommendation, a pass, or an honest “we haven’t tried this yet.”
Tool · Learning material · Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Persian360 is a Chrome desktop extension for learning Persian through real movies and TV shows, with contextual word and expression explanations, breakdowns, and cultural notes as you watch.
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofPersianFor learners of Persian
Beginner–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
YouTube teaching channel: French comprehensible-input teacher. Representative series: Intermediate French.
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofFrenchFor learners of French
Beginner–higher intermediate
Tool · Input & immersion·PaidRequires payment — no meaningful free tier.
Browser-based immersion and sentence-mining tool
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in EnglishSpanishTaught in SpanishJapaneseTaught in Japanese→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofEnglishFor learners of EnglishMandarin ChineseFor learners of Mandarin ChineseSpanishFor learners of SpanishFrenchFor learners of French
Beginner–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
Free multimedia Persian course
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofPersianFor learners of Persian
Starter–advanced
Immersion · Tool · Input & immersion·PaidRequires payment — no meaningful free tier.
Learn languages enjoyably while listening to podcasts, reading , watching TV shows and more.
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofEnglishFor learners of EnglishMandarin ChineseFor learners of Mandarin ChineseHindiFor learners of HindiSpanishFor learners of Spanish
Beginner–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
YouTube teaching channel: French comprehensible-input creator. Representative series: French vlogs and listening.
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofFrenchFor learners of French
Beginner–lower intermediate
Tool · Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Dual subtitles and study controls for streaming and online video
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofEnglishFor learners of EnglishMandarin ChineseFor learners of Mandarin ChineseHindiFor learners of HindiSpanishFor learners of Spanish
Beginner–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·PaidRequires payment — no meaningful free tier.
Podcasts, videos, transcripts and courses
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofItalianFor learners of Italian
Starter–higher intermediate
Immersion · Tool · Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
For learners ofEnglishFor learners of EnglishMandarin ChineseFor learners of Mandarin ChineseSpanishFor learners of SpanishFrenchFor learners of French
Beginner–advanced
Learning material·PaidRequires payment — no meaningful free tier.
Learn languages through authentic videos from native speakers. Yabla combines real-world content with interactive subtitles, dictionary lookups, listening exercises, pronunciation practice, and spaced repetition tools to help learners improve comprehension and vocabulary.
For learners ofItalianFor learners of Italian
Starter–lower intermediate
Learning material·PaidRequires payment — no meaningful free tier.
Learn languages through authentic videos from native speakers. Yabla combines real-world content with interactive subtitles, dictionary lookups, listening exercises, pronunciation practice, and spaced repetition tools to help learners improve comprehension and vocabulary.
For learners ofGermanFor learners of German
Learning material·PaidRequires payment — no meaningful free tier.
Learn languages through authentic videos from native speakers. Yabla combines real-world content with interactive subtitles, dictionary lookups, listening exercises, pronunciation practice, and spaced repetition tools to help learners improve comprehension and vocabulary.
For learners ofEnglishFor learners of English
Learning material·PaidRequires payment — no meaningful free tier.
Learn languages through authentic videos from native speakers. Yabla combines real-world content with interactive subtitles, dictionary lookups, listening exercises, pronunciation practice, and spaced repetition tools to help learners improve comprehension and vocabulary.
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofSpanishFor learners of Spanish
Starter, lower intermediate, higher intermediate
Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Afrikaans magazine
For learners ofAfrikaansFor learners of Afrikaans
Lower intermediate–advanced
Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Afrikaans television channel
For learners ofAfrikaansFor learners of Afrikaans
Lower intermediate–advanced
Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
South African news in Afrikaans
For learners ofAfrikaansFor learners of Afrikaans
Lower intermediate–advanced
Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Afrikaans public radio
For learners ofAfrikaansFor learners of Afrikaans
Lower intermediate–advanced
Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Afrikaans newspaper
For learners ofAfrikaansFor learners of Afrikaans
Lower intermediate–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Comprehensible-input course dedicated to Egyptian Arabic
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofArabicFor learners of Arabic
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Captioned authentic Arabic video clips
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofArabicFor learners of Arabic
Beginner–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Street interviews and subtitled native videos
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofDutchFor learners of Dutch
Beginner–advanced
Tool · Learning material · Input & immersion·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
Practice everyday Dutch using Belgian/Flemish media and situations
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofDutchFor learners of Dutch
Starter–lower intermediate
Input & immersion·Free, in some regionsFree where it's offered, but availability depends on your country or region.
Flemish public-broadcaster television, news, radio and podcasts
For learners ofDutchFor learners of Dutch
Lower intermediate–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Video courses and learner-focused media
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofDutchFor learners of Dutch
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool · Input & immersion·PaidRequires payment — no meaningful free tier.
Learn through interactive TV shows, movies and other native media
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in EnglishSpanishTaught in SpanishFrenchTaught in FrenchPortugueseTaught in Portuguese→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofEnglishFor learners of EnglishMandarin ChineseFor learners of Mandarin ChineseSpanishFor learners of SpanishFrenchFor learners of French
Beginner–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Australian English podcast, videos and courses focused on real speech, accent and slang
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofEnglishFor learners of English
Lower intermediate–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
Large listening library with transcripts and varied accents
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofEnglishFor learners of English
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Hear words and phrases in authentic video contexts
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofEnglishFor learners of English
Beginner–advanced
Tool · Learning material · Input & immersion·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
Learn French through authentic Radio-Canada programs and podcasts
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofFrenchFor learners of French
Beginner–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Short structured audio lessons
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofFrenchFor learners of French
Beginner–higher intermediate
Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Popular French comedy channel
For learners ofFrenchFor learners of French
Beginner–higher intermediate
Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Bilingual narrative podcast
For learners ofFrenchFor learners of French
Beginner–higher intermediate
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Street interviews and subtitled native content
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofFrenchFor learners of French
Starter–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
YouTube teaching channel: French teacher and input creator. Representative series: French listening and grammar.
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofFrenchFor learners of French
Beginner–higher intermediate
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Intermediate comprehensible podcasts and courses
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofFrenchFor learners of French
Starter–higher intermediate
Learning material · Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Learner-oriented current affairs
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofFrenchFor learners of French
Beginner–higher intermediate
Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Audio, news and exercises for intermediate learners
For learners ofFrenchFor learners of French
Lower intermediate–higher intermediate
Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
French vlogs and discussions
For learners ofFrenchFor learners of French
Beginner–higher intermediate
Tool·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Browser extension that inserts target-language words into ordinary webpages
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesany language
Lower intermediate–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
Free CEFR-structured courses and authentic media
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofGermanFor learners of German
Starter–higher intermediate
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Street interviews, podcasts and learner videos
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofGermanFor learners of German
Starter–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Street interviews, podcasts and native videos
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofItalianFor learners of Italian
Beginner–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Structured courses and native video content
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofItalianFor learners of Italian
Beginner–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
YouTube teaching channel: DITALS-certified Italian teacher. Representative series: Intro lessons to Italian language (A0–A1).
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofItalianFor learners of Italian
Starter–advanced
Tool · Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Reading assistance
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofJapaneseFor learners of Japanese
Beginner–higher intermediate
Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Articles, vocab and AI tutor
For learners ofJapaneseFor learners of Japanese
Beginner–higher intermediate
Tool · Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Graded reading with audio and detailed explanations
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofJapaneseFor learners of Japanese
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool · Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
News, saved vocabulary and review
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofJapaneseFor learners of Japanese
Lower intermediate–advanced
Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
N5–N3 online magazine
For learners ofJapaneseFor learners of Japanese
Lower intermediate–advanced
Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Conversation-oriented lessons
For learners ofKoreanFor learners of Korean
Beginner–higher intermediate
Learning material · Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Korean teaching channel
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofKoreanFor learners of Korean
Beginner–higher intermediate
Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Authentic webtoons
For learners ofKoreanFor learners of Korean
Lower intermediate–advanced
Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Malay playlist
For learners ofMalayFor learners of Malay
Beginner–higher intermediate
Tool · Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Graded stories with audio and dictionary support
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofMandarin ChineseFor learners of Mandarin Chinese
Starter–higher intermediate
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Interviews, conversations and comprehensible videos
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofMandarin ChineseFor learners of Mandarin Chinese
Beginner–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
YouTube teaching channel: Mandarin input teacher. Representative series: HSK and conversation playlists.
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofMandarin ChineseFor learners of Mandarin Chinese
Starter–advanced
Tool · Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Graded Chinese news with audio and study tools
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofMandarin ChineseFor learners of Mandarin Chinese
Starter–higher intermediate
Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Chinese-language BBC content
For learners ofMandarin ChineseFor learners of Mandarin Chinese
Lower intermediate–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Mandarin teaching videos
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofMandarin ChineseFor learners of Mandarin Chinese
Beginner–higher intermediate
Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Graded Mandarin reading
For learners ofMandarin ChineseFor learners of Mandarin Chinese
Beginner–higher intermediate
Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
News-derived vocabulary sentences
For learners ofMandarin ChineseFor learners of Mandarin Chinese
Lower intermediate–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Mandarin teaching channel
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofMandarin ChineseFor learners of Mandarin Chinese
Beginner–higher intermediate
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Street interviews and subtitled native videos
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofPolishFor learners of Polish
Beginner–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Comprehensible podcasts, stories and courses
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofPolishFor learners of Polish
Starter–higher intermediate
Learning material · Input & immersion·PaidRequires payment — no meaningful free tier.
Story-driven Brazilian Portuguese video courses
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofPortugueseFor learners of Portuguese
Starter–higher intermediate
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Courses and native Brazilian video content
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofPortugueseFor learners of Portuguese
Starter–higher intermediate
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Podcasts and videos for learners
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofPortugueseFor learners of Portuguese
Beginner–advanced
Tool · Learning material · Input & immersion·Free & paidThis listing bundles more than one thing (e.g. a free YouTube channel plus a paid course), and each part has its own price.
Comprehensive European Portuguese platform
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofPortugueseFor learners of Portuguese
Starter–higher intermediate
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Stories and graded input for European Portuguese
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofPortugueseFor learners of Portuguese
Starter–higher intermediate
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Street interviews and subtitled native content
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofRussianFor learners of Russian
Beginner–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Comprehensible-input video library
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofSpanishFor learners of Spanish
Starter–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Street interviews, podcasts and learner videos
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofSpanishFor learners of Spanish
Beginner–advanced
Input & immersion·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
Comprehensible-input videos at multiple levels
For learners ofThaiFor learners of Thai
Starter–higher intermediate
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Street interviews, podcasts and learner videos
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofTurkishFor learners of Turkish
Starter–advancedLearning material·PaidRequires payment — no meaningful free tier.
Learn languages through authentic videos from native speakers. Yabla combines real-world content with interactive subtitles, dictionary lookups, listening exercises, pronunciation practice, and spaced repetition tools to help learners improve comprehension and vocabulary.
For speakers ofFrenchTaught in French→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofFrenchFor learners of French
Starter–higher intermediateLearning material·PaidRequires payment — no meaningful free tier.
Learn languages through authentic videos from native speakers. Yabla combines real-world content with interactive subtitles, dictionary lookups, listening exercises, pronunciation practice, and spaced repetition tools to help learners improve comprehension and vocabulary.
For speakers ofSpanishTaught in Spanish→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofMandarin ChineseFor learners of Mandarin Chinese
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