Azerbaijani is the official language of Azerbaijan, a country of about 10 million people, and about 24 million people around the world speak it as a first language. Azerbaijan's parliament voted for a Latin alphabet in 1991, and in Iran the language is written in the Arabic script. Few apps teach it, and fewer give you real Azerbaijani to read and listen to once you know the basics.
Here are the apps and services that teach Azerbaijani, grouped by what they help you do. You can start with one and add another when you need it.
Custom Lessons Made for You
Bubblegum
Bubblegum suits learners who want Azerbaijani built around their own lives. Tell Poppy, your AI tutor, what you want to learn. She writes lessons for your level and helps you understand the words and grammar. You can read and listen, and ask her about anything that is unclear. News and stories give you more Azerbaijani to read about music, food, family, and other things you care about.
The trade-off is that Bubblegum does not replace real Azerbaijani voices. For recorded speakers, Glossika and Mango are the better fit, and for conversation, try the apps in Learn With People.
- Read Azerbaijani lessons for free.
- The Azerbaijani Alphabet course teaches ə, ş, and the other Azerbaijani letters from the first letter.
- Lessons fit your level, interests, and goals.
- Read and listen to news and stories in Azerbaijani about things you care about.
- Ask Poppy about a sentence while you read.
- Regenerative Review™ brings saved words back in new lessons, so you review them by reading instead of using flashcards.
- Lesson audio uses AI voices, not recordings of Azerbaijani speakers.
- You cannot import your own books or articles.
- The free plan includes one new custom lesson each day.
- Regenerative Review™
- Teaches the Azerbaijani Alphabet
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Follow an Azerbaijani Course
If you want someone to choose what comes next, start here. These apps give you an ordered path through Azerbaijani words and sentences.
Mango Languages
Mango's Azerbaijani course has three units, 15 chapters, and 85 lessons. Check your local library first, since many libraries include Mango.
- Conversation-first lessons with audio from native speakers.
- Grammar notes, culture notes, and a voice comparison tool for your accent.
- Flashcards
- Doesn't teach the Azerbaijani Alphabet
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Ling
Ling's Azerbaijani lessons are quick games with speaking practice that gives feedback on your pronunciation. The course covers the alphabet, vocabulary, and speaking.
- Short lessons and quizzes with audio from native speakers.
- A conversation practice called Dialog, and flashcards for new words.
- Flashcards
- Teaches the Azerbaijani Alphabet (partly)
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Practice Speaking and Listening
Glossika
Glossika trains your ears and your mouth with Azerbaijani sentences that get harder as you improve. Listen, repeat, and record yourself to hear your accent change.
- More than 5,000 words and sentences, from A1 to C1.
- Every sentence is recorded by a native speaker, and you can record yourself to compare.
- Doesn't teach the Azerbaijani Alphabet
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Build Vocabulary
Clozemaster
Clozemaster shows Azerbaijani words inside real sentences, starting with the most common words. It suits learners who already know some basics.
- Learn words by filling in the missing word in a sentence.
- A Fast Track collection for beginners with 406 sentences.
- Doesn't teach the Azerbaijani Alphabet
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uTalk
uTalk starts with greetings and common words, then moves on to topics such as transport, food and drink, and doctors. Games help the words stick.
- More than 2,500 words and phrases in over 60 topics.
- Audio from native speakers, and you can record yourself and compare.
- Doesn't teach the Azerbaijani Alphabet
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Learn With People
Choose a tutor if you want teaching and correction. Choose a language exchange if you want a practice partner and are happy to help with English in return.
italki
italki lists 13 Azerbaijani tutors, and some of them have taught thousands of lessons.
- Choose an Azerbaijani tutor and book lessons around your schedule.
- Get feedback while you speak.
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Preply
Preply lists 21 Azerbaijani tutors. Read profiles and reviews to find a tutor who fits you.
- Choose a tutor by profile, reviews, and price.
- Filter tutors to find one who fits your level and goals.
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HelloTalk
HelloTalk has a page for Azerbaijani learners that connects you with Azerbaijani speakers. Start with messages, then try a voice room when you are ready.
- Meet Azerbaijani speakers who want to practice English.
- Practice with messages and voice rooms.
- It has no Azerbaijani lessons of its own, so pair it with a course or a tutor.
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Tandem
Tandem lists Azerbaijani among its languages. Agree with your partner on how to split time between your two languages.
- Practice with messages, voice notes, and video calls.
- Correct each other's writing.
- It can take a few tries to find a partner who matches your interests and time.
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More Ways to Learn Azerbaijani
Few apps give you Azerbaijani to read and listen to beyond lessons. Bubblegum's news and stories are one way, and İctimai TV, Azerbaijan's public television channel, streams its programs and news live. For a free textbook with audio, the Peace Corps' Azerbaijani language manual starts with the alphabet and vowel harmony. Indiana University's Azerbaijani language portal lists readers and textbooks, and some of them are open to everyone. When you meet a new word, Obastan is an online dictionary with Azerbaijani, English, Turkish, Russian, and French.
Learn Azerbaijani in Your Language
These counts cover menu-language choices, including script variants. Other apps’ counts and full lists come from their iPhone listings. Lesson explanations and other platforms may differ.
| App | Supported Display Languages | Full List |
|---|---|---|
| Bubblegum | 74 | Full list
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| Mango Languages | 2 | Full list |
| Ling | 67 | Full list |
| Glossika | 2 | Full list |
| Clozemaster | 37 | Full list |
| uTalk | 1 | Full list |
| italki | 19 | Full list |
| Preply | 19 | Full list |
| HelloTalk | 16 | Full list |
| Tandem | 14 | Full list |
Other Apps We Looked At (5)
- Memrise word listsAzerbaijani word lists made by other learners, which you can study in the Memrise app.
- TalkpalAn AI tutor you can write or speak with in Azerbaijani, with feedback on your pronunciation.
- BluebirdVideo lessons you listen to and repeat, with 2,000 high-frequency words and quizzes, narrated in any of 146 languages.
- Learn Azerbaijani For BeginnerA free course called Azerbaijan Language in 31 Days. It works offline and does not need an account.
- Lingo7Lets you learn Azerbaijani by reading books with a parallel translation.
Common Questions
Which Azerbaijani app should a beginner choose?
Start with Mango if your library offers it, or Ling if you want short lessons with speaking practice. Add Glossika if you want to hear and repeat sentences. Bubblegum suits learners who want lessons around their own interests. If you know Turkish, you have a head start, because the two languages are closely related.
Can I learn Azerbaijani for free?
Yes. The Peace Corps' Azerbaijani manual is free and comes with 23 audio lessons, and many libraries give free access to Mango. Bubblegum's lesson library is free to read too.
Is Bubblegum free?
Yes. You can read the free lesson library and ask Poppy for one new custom lesson each day on iPhone and Android. Become a Bubblegum Pro for unlimited custom lessons and to support our team.
Sources
- Indiana University Center for Language Technology: Azerbaijani language portal
- Constitution of Azerbaijan (1995, rev. 2016), Article 21
- State Statistical Committee of Azerbaijan: Population
- RFE/RL: Azerbaijan: Cyrillic Alphabet Replaced By Latin One
- UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies: Azeri / Azerbaijani
- uTalk: Learn Azerbaijani (Azeri)
- Peace Corps Azerbaijan: Azerbaijan Language Manual
- Mango Languages for libraries
- Bubblegum
- Mango Languages
- Ling
- Glossika
- Clozemaster
- italki
- Preply
- HelloTalk
- Tandem
Checked on October 4, 2026 against each app's own pages.
