Busuu
Structured language courses in 14 languages, with native speakers who review your writing and speaking
by Busuu Limited · listed Nov 5, 2026
Quick verdict
Worth installing if you want a guided curriculum with real human corrections, but expect to pay to get the full benefit.
Best for Adult learners who want a structured course and feedback from native speakers
Reviewed by AppsPicks on Nov 5, 2026. How we review
Busuu review
Busuu teaches 14 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic and Turkish, through short structured lessons that build toward everyday conversation. Its distinctive feature is a community of native speakers who correct the written and spoken exercises you submit, and you can return the favour for learners of your own language. It suits adult beginners and intermediate learners who want a clear course path rather than a pure game, whether for travel, work or study.
Day to day, a lesson takes roughly ten minutes and mixes vocabulary, dialogues, grammar notes and review exercises. The course is organised by level, so you can see where you are and what comes next. Community feedback adds a human touch, though how quickly and how well people respond varies. The free tier lets you sample lessons, but much of the course and features like offline lessons sit behind a paid plan.
Why we picked it: It pairs a proper level-based curriculum with real feedback from native speakers, which most drill-style apps do not offer.
Watch out for: The free version is limited, and the upgrade prompts are frequent.
What we like
- Courses in 14 languages organised by proficiency level
- Native speakers correct your written and spoken answers
- Short lessons that fit into a daily routine
- Grammar explanations alongside vocabulary practice
- Strong App Store rating from a large number of reviews
What could be better
- Many lessons and features require a paid subscription
- Community feedback quality and speed are inconsistent
- Smaller language selection than some competitors
Questions about Busuu
Is Busuu free?
You can download it and try lessons for free, but full course access and extras such as offline lessons need a paid Premium plan. Check the app for current prices in your region.
Which languages can I learn?
English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Arabic, Dutch and Turkish.
Does it work offline?
Offline lessons are available on the paid plan. The community feedback features need an internet connection.
Is it available on Android?
Yes, Busuu also has an Android app as well as a web version, and your progress syncs across them.
How does it compare to Duolingo?
Busuu is more course-like and less game-like, with more grammar explanation and native-speaker corrections. Duolingo offers more languages and a more generous free tier.
From the developer: how Busuu describes itself
Busuu helps you communicate with confidence from day one. Combine expertly designed language lessons with feedback and tips from our global community of native speakers and harness the power of learning together.
Looking for the best way to learn a new language on your phone? You’ve just discovered it, with Busuu, a Chegg service – we’re the app that makes learning new languages easier, more fun and more effective for all.
Whether you’re learning to get confident having new conversations, for a higher grade, a career boost, or for mind-blowing travel experiences, Busuu’s got your back.
We’re already helping millions of people overcome their learning struggles, from lack of time and motivation to problems with grammar and vocab. We help our learners achieve their goals, one milestone at a time – and we want to do the same for you.
DOWNLOAD THE APP NOW FOR FREE LANGUAGE LEARNING
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How are we doing this? We’re glad you asked. Whether you’re learning on your iPad or iPhone, Busuu helps you…
– Learn up to 14 languages That’s right, 14! We’ve got complete courses in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Polish, Russian, Arabic, Dutch or Turkish with Busuu.
– Master languages with real people You want to learn the relevant language, right? You’re in luck: we’ll connect you with our community of native speakers so you can get localized language knowledge and support. Feel even better when you help other learners in return.
– Learn from the experts Busuu’s online courses are created by our ingenious language experts. Learn step-by-step with bite-sized lessons, plenty of practice and lots of opportunities to test your progress.
– Say hello to useful language skills Learn the language that will really take you places! With regularly updated content, video flashcards featuring real people and useful cultural tips, you’ll be fully immersed in no time.
– Kiss goodbye to stressful timetabling We’re serious. We organize your learning time for you with a personalized Study Plan. Simply tell us when you want to study and for how long, and we’ll send you notifications to keep you on track.
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