Luxembourgish became the national language of Luxembourg under a 1984 law, and 48.9 percent of census respondents named it as their main language in the 2021 census. Even so, many big language apps do not teach it. Much of the help comes from the country's own language institute and from small apps made for Luxembourgish.
Here are the apps and services that help you learn Luxembourgish, 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
For serious learners, Bubblegum is the best app to learn Luxembourgish. You learn from Luxembourgish you can mostly understand, which is called comprehensible input.
Bubblegum builds Luxembourgish lessons around your own life. 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 Luxembourgish to read about the things you care about.
The trade-off is that Bubblegum is not a person to talk with. For audio lessons with recorded speakers, uTalk is the better fit. For a fixed course, try LLO.LU, and for conversation, try the apps in Learn With People.
- Lessons fit your level, interests, and goals.
- Read and listen to news and stories in Luxembourgish 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.
- Clear, expressive AI voices read every lesson aloud, with a different voice for each speaker.
- You cannot import your own books or articles.
- A new custom lesson costs us real money to make, so your first one is free, and Bubblegum Pro gives you unlimited custom lessons. The lesson library is free for everyone, because we believe everyone should be able to learn.
- Regenerative Review™
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Follow a Luxembourgish Course
Aurelux
Aurelux suits beginners who want a set course they can follow on their phone. It covers words and exercises for understanding and conversation.
- Lessons, games, and exercises made by a certified Luxembourgish teacher.
- Practice for the Luxembourgish language test for citizenship.
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Build Vocabulary
uTalk
uTalk helps you learn words and phrases through short lessons, audio from Luxembourgish speakers, and memory games.
- More than 2,500 words and phrases.
- Recorded by Luxembourgish speakers, not computer voices.
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Look Up Words
LOD.lu
LOD.lu helps when you meet a new word or want to check its spelling. You can search in Luxembourgish or one of its four translation languages.
- The official Luxembourgish dictionary, free on the web and in its apps.
- Translations into German, French, English, and Portuguese.
- Audio, example sentences, and notes on spelling and grammar.
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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 has a Luxembourgish tutor page. Read profiles to see whether a tutor teaches beginners or exam preparation.
- Choose a Luxembourgish tutor and book lessons around your schedule.
- Some tutors prepare you for the Sproochentest, the Luxembourgish test for citizenship.
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Preply
Preply has a Luxembourgish tutor page. 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 Luxembourgish you need with a tutor.
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Tandem
Tandem lists Luxembourgish among its languages and has language communities in Luxembourg. 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.
- You arrange practice with a partner; it is not a guided course.
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Free Official Courses and Media
Luxembourg's Ministry of Education and its language institute, the Institut national des langues, offer several resources for learners. LLO.LU, short for Léier Lëtzebuergesch Online, is a free course for anyone in the world. It now runs only on its website. It offers exercises, a level test, and virtual and in-person activities. The institute also teaches Luxembourgish classes in person and online.
The Ministry of Education also lists the courses and exams for citizenship, including the Sproochentest. For listening, RTL Lëtzebuerg broadcasts news and entertainment in Luxembourgish, and its RTL Play service streams the shows and original podcasts.
For more Luxembourgish you can read, watch, and listen to at your level, see our Luxembourgish comprehensible input comparison.
Learn Luxembourgish 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
|
| Aurelux | 6 | Full list |
| LOD.lu | 1 | Full list |
| uTalk | 1 | Full list |
| italki | 19 | Full list |
| Preply | 19 | Full list |
| Tandem | 14 | Full list |
Other Apps We Looked At (9)
- WuertschatzA vocabulary app with more than 3,000 words and audio, smart exercises, and personalized learning, from the makers of Aurelux.
- SprooAn app built for Luxembourgish with lessons, native audio, flashcards, and AI voice practice. It is new and growing.
- LetzLearnStructured lessons with interactive exercises and vocabulary flashcards. It is new and growing.
- LuxVocabularyA dictionary in Luxembourgish, English, French, and German, built on LOD content, with sound samples and free vocabulary games.
- LFC.luFlashcards for Luxembourgish vocabulary and pronunciation, where you choose the categories you practice.
- LD PocketA dictionary with offline searches, examples, and audio, made for people who are preparing for the Sproochentest.
- LuxLessonsA course taught in English, with videos, quizzes, listening practice, and plans that include teacher feedback.
- Languages.luThe 365 Days Luxembourgish app, flash cards for Luxembourgish sayings, and Sproochentest preparation courses.
- Memrise community coursesLearner-made courses such as Luxembourgish for English Speakers (Vocabulary) and (Grammar), found on Memrise's community courses site.
Common Questions
Which Luxembourgish app should a beginner choose?
If you are serious about learning Luxembourgish, start with Bubblegum. Poppy writes lessons at your level about things you like. Or start with LLO.LU if you want a course from the official language institute. Add uTalk for words and phrases spoken by Luxembourgish speakers, and a tutor from italki or Preply when you want to speak. Luxembourgish uses the Latin alphabet, so you do not need to learn a new script first.
Can I learn Luxembourgish for free?
Yes. LLO.LU and the LOD.lu app cost nothing, and the dictionary gives audio, example sentences, and translations into four other languages. Bubblegum's lesson library is free to read too.
Is Bubblegum free?
Yes. The lesson library is free for everyone, because we believe everyone should be able to learn. It holds lessons that other learners asked Poppy for. A new custom lesson costs us real money to make, so your first one is free, and Bubblegum Pro gives you unlimited custom lessons.
Sources
- Luxembourg.lu: Luxembourgish, language history
- STATEC: Linguistic diversity, 2021 census
- Luxembourg Government: LOD.lu is now also an app (2022)
- Ministry of Education: LLO.LU, a free tool to learn Luxembourgish (2022)
- Institut national des langues: Luxembourgish courses
- Ministry of Education: Courses and exams to obtain Luxembourg citizenship
- LLO: Current website and activities
- App Store: Aurelux
- App Store: LOD.lu
- Bubblegum
- uTalk
- italki
- Preply
- Tandem
Checked on October 5, 2026 against each app's own pages.
