Free and paid language learning apps, websites and activities
Looking for language learning resources for home education? We've gathered a collection of free and paid websites, apps, games and online courses to help children and teenagers explore different languages. Whether your child wants to learn French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese or British Sign Language (BSL), there are plenty of ways to get started. You'll find language learning platforms, alongside resources for beginners and more confident learners. From practising everyday vocabulary and pronunciation to developing reading, listening and conversation skills, these resources offer different approaches to learning a new language. Some are better suited to older learners, so it's worth checking the recommended ages and choosing what works for your family.
You can also explore our Mixed Subjects resources for more language websites, or browse our Courses & Lessons page for online tuition and structured learning options.
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Children, teenagers and adults |
A free, game-based language learning platform offering short interactive lessons in French, Spanish, German, Japanese and many other languages. Covers vocabulary, reading, listening and speaking through challenges and daily practice. Optional paid subscriptions. |
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13+, teenagers and adults |
An interactive language learning platform using videos of native speakers, vocabulary practice, listening exercises and AI-supported conversation activities. Focuses on everyday language and natural pronunciation. Free and paid features. |
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13+, primarily older teenagers and adults |
Structured language courses covering 14 languages, including French, Spanish, German and Italian. Lessons focus on vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, listening and practical conversation skills. Subscription-based, with monthly, annual and lifetime options. |
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13+, mainly teenagers and adults |
Online language courses combining structured lessons, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation practice with feedback from native speakers. Includes personalised learning plans and progress tracking. Free lessons and paid premium features. |
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Mainly teenagers and adults |
A visually engaging language learning app using short, game-based sessions to teach vocabulary through illustrations, matching games and listening activities. Covers more than 50 languages. Limited free daily practice and paid subscriptions. |
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Confident readers, teenagers and adults |
Flexible language learning courses covering French, Spanish, Italian, German and Portuguese. Includes video lessons, pronunciation practice, vocabulary, grammar exercises and progress tracking. Particularly useful for independent learning, with paid subscriptions and lifetime access options. |
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Mainly teenagers and adults |
A nonprofit language learning platform focusing on speaking, listening and pronunciation. Learners practise recording words and sentences spoken by native speakers, with opportunities for feedback from language coaches. Free learning tools and additional paid coaching options. |
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Older children, teenagers and adults |
An established language learning programme using images, audio, interactive exercises and speech recognition to develop vocabulary, listening, pronunciation and conversational skills. Offers structured courses in multiple languages through paid subscriptions. |
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Beginners, older children, teenagers and adults |
An introductory British Sign Language (BSL) course featuring video demonstrations, everyday vocabulary, fingerspelling, phrases and assessments. Self-paced online learning with a certificate of completion. One-off, pay-what-you-can fee starting at £5. |
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Teenagers and adults |
Interactive language learning across 41 languages, with short daily lessons, vocabulary games, pronunciation practice and conversational exercises. Includes speech recognition and themed learning activities. Limited free access, with paid subscriptions and lifetime options. |
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Approx. 7+, adaptable |
Free language games, flashcards, quizzes, phrasebooks and vocabulary activities covering Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese. Includes grammar practice, cultural information and learning guides, with many activities available without registration. |
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Primary–GCSE, approx. 7–16 |
Free French, Spanish and German lessons, with teaching videos, quizzes and structured activities covering vocabulary, grammar, listening and reading. Curriculum-aligned resources for primary and secondary learners, including GCSE revision. |
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Primary–GCSE, approx. 7–16 |
Free French, Spanish and German resources, including vocabulary, grammar explanations, listening practice, videos, interactive activities and revision guides. Covers primary language learning through to GCSE, with resources organised by level and exam board. |
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| Verbavia | Ages 13+ |
Free, browser-based French, Spanish and German courses with structured lessons covering vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening and writing. Learners can progress from beginner to advanced levels at their own pace, with no account required to get started. Includes a short promotional advert before each lesson, with an optional paid subscription to remove it. |
