To speak Lithuanian, choose who answers you. Some apps play a prompt and wait for your voice, AI apps chat with you, and tutors and exchange partners are real people.
The 8 apps below cover those four ways. Pimsleur and TalkFirst teach in English. At Preply, HelloTalk and Tandem, the English help depends on the tutor or partner you pick, and Bubblegum explains part of what you study in English. For courses and words, see the Lithuanian app comparison. The table at the end puts the answers side by side.
Bubblegum
For serious learners, Bubblegum is the best app to learn Lithuanian. You learn from Lithuanian you can mostly understand, which is called comprehensible input.
Tell Poppy, your AI tutor, your level and what you like, and she writes your Lithuanian lessons. If a sentence is hard to follow, ask Poppy to explain it. With Regenerative Review™, words you save show up again in new lessons, so that you can review words in new contexts without having to use flashcards.
- Each Lithuanian lesson comes with its text and a read-aloud voice, so you hear a sentence before you say it.
- All 369 Lithuanian grammar explanations are in English.
- Clear, expressive AI voices read every lesson aloud, with a different voice for each speaker.
- Bubblegum doesn't focus on speaking. However, when you want to practice, ask Poppy questions about a lesson, or ask her to roleplay a conversation with you.
- Custom lessons cost us money to make, so you need Bubblegum Pro for unlimited custom lessons. Lessons Poppy wrote for other learners are free for everyone to read.
- Regenerative Review™
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Pimsleur
Pimsleur suits learners who want to start saying Lithuanian before they read much.
- The Lithuanian course is audio-led, and you speak your answer before you hear the model answer.
- The lessons are taught in English.
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uTalk
uTalk lets you hear the difference between your voice and the recording.
- Lithuanian words and phrases are recorded by native speakers, and you record yourself to compare.
- English is the reference language.
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Preply
Preply fits learners who want a person to answer and correct them.
- Lithuanian tutors give live lessons and correct your conversation themselves.
- Tutor profiles show whether the tutor helps in English.
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HelloTalk
HelloTalk lets you trade Lithuanian for English with a partner.
- Lithuanian exchange partners talk with you by text, voice message and call.
- Partners can correct your sentences.
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Tandem
Tandem is free to join, so you can try a few partners.
- Lithuanian is supported for partner exchange, with voice notes, audio and video conversation.
- Correction tools are built in.
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Other Apps We Looked At (2)
- KalboAn AI speaking partner for Lithuanian that answers you at once in real-life conversations. The download is free, and Premium opens unlimited conversations.
- TalkFirstAI conversation and an A2 oral mock exam for Lithuanian, with feedback in English, Russian or Ukrainian. It runs on the web and in Telegram.
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| App | App in English | Teaches in English | Fixed prompts | Open conversation | Who gives feedback | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubblegum | Yes | Partly | — | Poppy roleplay on request | Poppy explains sentences | Lessons Poppy wrote for other learners are free to read; unlimited custom lessons need Pro |
| Pimsleur | Yes | Yes | Spoken answers | — | — | Full course paid |
| uTalk | Yes | Yes | Record and compare | — | — | Starter words free |
| Preply | Yes | Partly | — | Live lessons | The tutor | App free; lessons paid |
| HelloTalk | Yes | Partly | — | Text, voice and calls | The partner | Free basic exchange; VIP extras |
| Tandem | Yes | Partly | — | Voice notes, audio and video | The partner | Free basic exchange; Pro extras |
| Kalbo | — | — | — | AI conversation | Gentle AI feedback, as advertised | Free download; Premium for unlimited |
| TalkFirst | Yes | Yes | A2 oral mock exam | AI conversation | AI, in English | 35 voice minutes a week; full mock exam once every 7 days |
Each number is how many languages you can use the app in. Bubblegum's number comes from its own list, and the others come from each app's US iPhone listing.
| App | Languages You Can Use It In | Full List |
|---|---|---|
| Bubblegum | 76 | Full list
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| Pimsleur | 3 | Full list |
| uTalk | 1 | Full list |
| Preply | 19 | Full list |
| HelloTalk | 16 | Full list |
| Tandem | 14 | Full list |
| Kalbo | — | — |
| TalkFirst | — | — |
Which Lithuanian speaking app should a beginner choose?
If you are serious about learning Lithuanian, start with Bubblegum. Poppy, your AI tutor, writes lessons at your level about things you like. For a first tutor, try a trial lesson on Preply, where you pay the rate the tutor sets. For practice at no cost, HelloTalk and Tandem are free to join.
Do these apps score my Lithuanian pronunciation?
TalkFirst checks pronunciation word by word, and its A2 mock exam score leaves pronunciation out. uTalk lets you hear your recording next to the native speaker's, and a tutor or partner tells you what they hear. The mock exam is practice, not an official result.
What should I use for reading and listening in Lithuanian?
See the Lithuanian comprehensible input comparison for stories and news at your level, and the Lithuanian vocabulary comparison for word practice.
Is Bubblegum free?
Yes. Lessons Poppy wrote for other learners are free for everyone to read. Custom lessons cost us money to make, so you need Bubblegum Pro for unlimited custom lessons.
Sources
- Bubblegum: Lithuanian and English language pair
- Preply: Lithuanian tutors
- Preply: iPhone App Store listing (languages you can use it in)
- HelloTalk: learn Lithuanian
- HelloTalk: iPhone App Store listing (languages you can use it in)
- Tandem: supported languages
- Tandem: iPhone App Store listing (languages you can use it in)
- uTalk: Lithuanian
- uTalk: iPhone App Store listing (languages you can use it in)
- Pimsleur: learn Lithuanian
- Pimsleur: iPhone App Store listing (languages you can use it in)
- Kalbo: AI Lithuanian speaking partner
- TalkFirst: Lithuanian
- Bubblegum
- uTalk
- Tandem
