Haitian Creole, or Kreyòl, is one of Haiti's two official languages, and Haiti's constitution calls it the language that unites all Haitians. Haiti has about 12 million people, and more than a million people in the United States speak Haitian Creole at home. Even so, few language apps teach it, and fewer still give you things to read and listen to once you know the basics.
Here are the apps and services that teach Haitian Creole, 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 Haitian Creole 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 Haitian Creole to read about music, food, family, and other things you care about.
The trade-off is that Bubblegum does not replace real Haitian voices. For recorded speakers, Pimsleur and Mango are the better fit, and for conversation, try the apps in Learn With People.
- Read Haitian Creole lessons for free.
- Lessons fit your level, interests, and goals.
- Read and listen to news and stories in Haitian Creole 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 Haitian speakers.
- You cannot import your own books or articles.
- The free plan includes one new custom lesson each day.
- Regenerative Review™
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Follow a Haitian Creole Course
If you want someone to choose what comes next, start here. These apps give you an ordered path through Haitian Creole words and sentences.
Duolingo
Duolingo has had a Haitian Creole course for English speakers since 2022. It is a good way to start learning words and sounds. Many learners add a tutor or a grammar book once the lessons feel easy.
- A free course built with a Haitian Creole professor at Florida International University.
- Short lessons make it easy to practice a little every day.
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Haitian Creole with Lengweezee
Haitian Creole with Lengweezee is a phrase course made for Haitian Creole. Each lesson ends with a review of what you just learned. It suits learners who want useful phrases they can say right away.
- Thousands of everyday phrases, with seven activities in each lesson.
- Listen at slow, normal, or fast speed.
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Mango Languages
Mango Languages teaches Haitian Creole through everyday conversations. You can compare your pronunciation with a native speaker's recording. Check your local library first, since many libraries include Mango.
- Conversations recorded by native speakers, with grammar and culture notes.
- Many public libraries give free access with a library card.
- Flashcards
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Practice Speaking and Listening
Pimsleur
Pimsleur suits learners who want to start speaking before they read much. You hear a prompt, answer aloud, and then hear the answer. Its Haitian Creole course has one level, so you will need something else after it.
- Daily 30-minute audio lessons where you answer out loud.
- Reading lessons and culture notes alongside the audio.
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Build Vocabulary
uTalk
uTalk helps you learn words through games and audio. The first topic is free, so you can try it before you pay.
- More than 2,500 words and phrases.
- Recorded by Haitian speakers, not computer voices.
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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 34 Haitian Creole tutors. It is the tutor site learners mention most in Reddit's Haitian Creole community.
- Choose a Haitian Creole tutor and book lessons around your schedule.
- Get feedback while you speak.
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Preply
Preply lists 51 Creole tutors, most of them for Haitian Creole. Read profiles and watch intro videos to find a tutor who fits your level and goals.
- Compare tutors by profile, reviews, and intro video.
- Practice the Haitian Creole you need with a tutor.
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HelloTalk
Learners say HelloTalk has many Haitians who want to practice English and will help you with Creole in return. Start with messages, then move on to voice notes.
- Meet Haitian speakers who want to practice English.
- Practice with messages and voice notes.
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Tandem
Tandem lists Haitian Creole among its languages, and learners say many Haitians on it trade Creole practice for English. 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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Read and Listen to Haitian Creole
Few apps give you Haitian Creole to read and listen to beyond lessons. Bubblegum's news and stories are one way. Bloom Library has free picture books and leveled readers in Kreyòl, and Haitian radio apps let you hear the language at natural speed. For grammar, Kreyòl Pale is a free open textbook from the University of Florida.
Learn Haitian Creole 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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| Duolingo | 32 | Full list |
| Haitian Creole with Lengweezee | 1 | Full list |
| Mango Languages | 2 | Full list |
| Pimsleur | 3 | 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 (11)
- HaitiHubAn online course with more than 22 video lessons and quizzes, the Creole Made Easy book and dictionary, and replies from its team within 24 hours. One payment gives lifetime access.
- KreyoloA free course with more than 90 chapters and a community chat, made by a Haitian developer.
- Learn Creole with JorgeSongs and videos where you tap any word in the subtitles to see what it means, plus games. It is new and growing.
- CreoleCentricReads Haitian Creole text aloud in many voices and has a large dictionary and free lessons. It is new and growing.
- KreyolangShort lessons with native audio and spaced review for several Caribbean creoles, including Haitian Creole. It is new and growing.
- DialectFlashcards for heritage learners of Haitian and other French-based creoles, made for French speakers. It is new and growing.
- Learn Haitian Creole Language (EDUVEN)An offline Android phrasebook with more than 2,000 words in 55 categories, with audio and pictures.
- DinolingoLessons, games, videos, and songs for children aged 2 to 14.
- Glosbe and offline dictionariesGlosbe gives Haitian Creole phrases with translations and examples, and offline dictionary apps work without a connection on iPhone and Android.
- Haitian Creole Language InstituteLive classes online and in New York, including a track for heritage learners and a conversation group.
- Centre ToussaintCreole classes from Montréal, live online, pre-recorded, or private, taught through French.
Common Questions
Which Haitian Creole app should a beginner choose?
Start with Duolingo if you want a free daily habit, or Mango if your library offers it. Add Pimsleur if you want to speak from the start. Bubblegum suits learners who want lessons around their own interests. Haitian Creole uses the Latin alphabet, so you do not need to learn a new script first.
Can I learn Haitian Creole for free?
Yes. Duolingo's Haitian Creole course is free, and many libraries give free access to Mango. Bloom Library has free books in Kreyòl, and Kreyòl Pale is a free textbook from the University of Florida. 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
- Constitution of Haiti (1987, rev. 2012), Article 5
- World Bank: Population, total (Haiti)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year, Table B16001: Language spoken at home
- Duolingo: Haitian Creole is now on Duolingo
- Mango Languages for libraries
- Bubblegum
- Duolingo
- Haitian Creole with Lengweezee
- Mango Languages
- Pimsleur
- uTalk
- italki
- Preply
- HelloTalk
- Tandem
Checked on October 4, 2026 against each app's own pages.
