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–advancedLearning material·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
YouTube teaching channel: Italian teacher and course creator. Representative series: Lezioni di italiano – Principianti (A1).
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofItalianFor learners of Italian
Starter–lower intermediate
Learning material·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
YouTube teaching channel: Japanese grammar and usage teacher. Representative series: Japanese lessons by level.
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofJapaneseFor learners of Japanese
Starter–higher intermediate
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
Learning material·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
YouTube teaching channel: Persian instructor and curriculum developer. Representative series: PersianHow playlists.
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofPersianFor learners of Persian
Starter–higher intermediate
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
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Conversational Persian lessons and cultural material
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofPersianFor learners of Persian
Beginner–higher intermediate
Tool · Learning material·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Gamified introductory and intermediate language courses
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
Learning material·PaidRequires payment — no meaningful free tier.
Extended Iraqi Arabic course taught through dialogues, grammar comparisons and downloadable audio
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofArabicFor learners of Arabic
Starter–higher intermediate
Learning material·PaidRequires payment — no meaningful free tier.
Beginner Baghdadi Iraqi Arabic course with practical vocabulary, sentence patterns and cultural notes
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofArabicFor learners of Arabic
Starter–lower intermediate
Learning material·PaidRequires payment — no meaningful free tier.
Compare Iraqi Arabic with Modern Standard Arabic through everyday phrases and dialogues
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofArabicFor learners of Arabic
Beginner–higher intermediate
Tool · Learning material·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Mobile app for Iraqi expressions, slang, pronunciation and cultural context
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofArabicFor learners of Arabic
Starter–lower intermediate
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
Podcast dedicated entirely to Iraqi Arabic phrases, grammar and everyday conversation
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofArabicFor learners of Arabic
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool · Learning material·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
A free archive of language-learning materials collected from sources such as the Peace Corps, Foreign Service Institute (FSI), and other public resources. It provides textbooks, audio courses, and lessons for 150+ languages and dialects, primarily designed for English-speaking learners.
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 ChineseHindiFor learners of HindiSpanishFor learners of Spanish
Starter–advanced
Tool·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
Searchable Iraqi Arabic dictionary with Arabic, English, roots and usage examples
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·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
Animated introductory Iraqi dialect course with cultural scenes and exercises
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofArabicFor learners of Arabic
Starter–lower intermediate
Tool · Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Native-speaker Iraqi Arabic recordings, transcripts, grammar lessons and vocabulary
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofArabicFor learners of Arabic
Starter–advanced
Tool·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Structured MSA app covering script and four skills
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofArabicFor learners of Arabic
Starter–higher intermediate
Learning material·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
YouTube teaching channel: Arabic teacher. Representative series: Arabic lessons.
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofArabicFor learners of Arabic
Starter–lower intermediate
Tool · Learning material·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Structured app courses with exercises and community feedback
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofArabicFor learners of Arabic
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Arabic courses with MSA and dialect options
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofArabicFor learners of Arabic
Starter–higher intermediate
Learning material·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
YouTube teaching channel: Levantine Arabic teacher. Representative series: Levantine 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 · Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Dialogue-based lesson library
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofDutchFor learners of Dutch
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool · Learning material·PaidRequires payment — no meaningful free tier.
An audio-focused language learning platform based on the Pimsleur Method, which uses spaced repetition, graduated recall, and active speaking practice to develop conversational ability. Lessons are primarily audio-based and designed to help learners build listening comprehension and speaking skills through guided repetition and real-life dialogues.nversational course
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
Starter–lower intermediateTool · Learning material·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Structured app courses with exercises and community feedback
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofDutchFor learners of Dutch
Starter–higher intermediate
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.
Detailed American pronunciation and connected-speech instruction
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofEnglishFor learners of English
Starter–advanced
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
YouTube teaching channel: English conversation teacher. Representative series: English conversation.
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofEnglishFor learners of English
Starter–higher intermediate
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
Structured lessons and authentic news-based English
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofEnglishFor learners of English
Starter–higher intermediate
Learning material·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
YouTube teaching channel: British English teacher. Representative series: English lessons.
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofEnglishFor learners of English
Starter–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–advancedTool · Learning material·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Structured app courses with exercises and community feedback
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofEnglishFor learners of English
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool · Learning material·PaidRequires payment — no meaningful free tier.
One-to-one online English lessons with a large lesson-material library
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofEnglishFor learners of English
Starter–advanced
Tool·PaidRequires payment — no meaningful free tier.
Online one-to-one English conversation lessons
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofEnglishFor learners of English
Starter–advanced
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
Learning material·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
YouTube teaching channel: English teacher. Representative series: English speaking and grammar.
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofEnglishFor learners of English
Starter–higher intermediate
Learning material·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
YouTube teaching channel: French teacher and course creator. Representative series: French by level.
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 intermediateTool · Learning material·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Structured app courses with exercises and community feedback
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofFrenchFor learners of French
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool · Learning material·PaidRequires payment — no meaningful free tier.
Mass-sentence audio training with spaced repetition
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesany language
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
Experimental AI-assisted language-learning activities
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesany language
Beginner–higher intermediate
Tool·Paid, or free via a libraryNormally paid, but often accessible for free through a library membership.
Structured app-based language courses across many languages
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesany language
Starter–higher intermediateTool · Learning material·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Structured app courses with exercises and community feedback
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·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
Tool·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Video-based app built around native-speaker clips
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofGermanFor learners of German
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool · Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Large lesson library with dialogues
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofHindiFor learners of Hindi
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool · Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Dialogue-based lesson library
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofIndonesianFor learners of Indonesian
Starter–higher intermediateTool · Learning material·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Structured app courses with exercises and community feedback
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofItalianFor learners of Italian
Starter–higher intermediate
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–advancedTool · Learning material·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Structured app courses with exercises and community feedback
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofJapaneseFor learners of Japanese
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool·PaidRequires payment — no meaningful free tier.
Online one-to-one Japanese lessons with native speakers
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofJapaneseFor learners of Japanese
Starter–advancedTool · Learning material·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Structured app courses with exercises and community feedback
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofKoreanFor learners of Korean
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Interactive speaking scenarios with video
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofKoreanFor learners of Korean
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Beginner-to-intermediate app course
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofMandarin ChineseFor learners of Mandarin Chinese
Starter–lower 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–advancedTool · Learning material·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Structured app courses with exercises and community feedback
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
Tool·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Chinese dictionary, reader, OCR and flashcards
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofMandarin ChineseFor learners of Mandarin Chinese
Starter–advancedTool · Learning material·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Structured app courses with exercises and community feedback
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofPolishFor learners of Polish
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool · Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Dialogue-based lesson library
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofPolishFor learners of Polish
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool · Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Dialogue-based lessons and vocabulary tools
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.
European Portuguese courses, podcast and membership
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 intermediateTool · Learning material·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Structured app courses with exercises and community feedback
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofPortugueseFor learners of Portuguese
Starter–higher intermediateTool · Learning material·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Structured app courses with exercises and community feedback
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofRussianFor learners of Russian
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool · Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Dialogue-based lesson library
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofRussianFor learners of Russian
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool · Learning material·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Dictionary, conjugation, grammar and vocabulary practice
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofSpanishFor learners of Spanish
Beginner–advancedTool · Learning material·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Structured app courses with exercises and community feedback
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofSpanishFor learners of Spanish
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool·FreeFree to use, no payment required.
Thai script, dictionary and reading tools
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofThaiFor learners of Thai
Beginner–advanced
Tool · Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Dialogue-based lesson library
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofThaiFor learners of Thai
Starter–higher intermediateTool · Learning material·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Structured app courses with exercises and community feedback
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofTurkishFor learners of Turkish
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–advanced
Tool · Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Large dialogue-based lesson library
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofTurkishFor learners of Turkish
Starter–higher intermediate
Tool · Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Dialogue-based lesson library
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofVietnameseFor learners of Vietnamese
Starter–higher intermediate
Learning material · Input & immersion·FreemiumFree to start, with paid tiers for more features or content.
Southern Vietnamese lessons and podcast-style content
For speakers ofEnglishTaught in English→The languages in which it is taught → the target languagesFor learners ofVietnameseFor learners of Vietnamese
Starter–higher intermediateAffiliate disclosure: some links on this page earn us a commission if you sign up. It costs you nothing extra, and it doesn’t affect whether a tool is listed here or what we say about it.