Luxembourgish became the national language of Luxembourg under a 1984 law, and 48.9 percent of residents 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
Bubblegum suits learners who want Luxembourgish 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 Luxembourgish to read about the things you care about.
The trade-off is that Bubblegum does not replace real Luxembourgish voices. For recorded speakers, uTalk is the better fit. For a fixed course, try LLO.LU, and for conversation, try the apps in Learn With People.
- Read Luxembourgish lessons for free.
- 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.
- Lesson audio uses AI voices, not recordings of Luxembourgish 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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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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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 5 Luxembourgish tutors. Read each profile 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 lists 6 Luxembourgish tutors. 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.
- It can take a few tries to find a partner who matches your interests and time.
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Free Official Courses and Dictionaries
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 runs on the web and in an iPhone and Android app, with lessons from A1 to B2. Each topic comes with videos, explanations, and exercises. The institute also teaches Luxembourgish classes at the same four levels, in person and online.
LOD.lu is the official Luxembourgish dictionary, and its free app gives translations into German, French, English, and Portuguese, with example sentences and audio of how words sound. 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 app streams the shows and original podcasts.
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
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| uTalk | 1 | Full list |
| italki | 19 | Full list |
| Preply | 19 | Full list |
| Tandem | 14 | Full list |
Other Apps We Looked At (11)
- AureluxLessons, games, and exercises made by a certified Luxembourgish teacher, with practice for the official language exams.
- 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 33 lessons, more than 500 words with native audio, flashcards, and AI voice practice.
- LetzLearnStructured lessons with interactive exercises, speaking practice, and vocabulary flashcards.
- 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 free dictionary app made for people who are preparing for the Sproochentest.
- Words.luAn offline dictionary built on the official Luxembourgish dictionary data, with searches in Luxembourgish, English, French, and German.
- LuxLessonsA video course from A1 to B1 with quizzes, listening practice, and teacher feedback on your assignments. Its free Citizen plan includes all lessons, quizzes, and assignments.
- 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?
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. Bubblegum suits learners who want lessons around their own interests. 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 has 32,000 articles and 173,000 translations. 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
- 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
- Bubblegum
- uTalk
- italki
- Preply
- Tandem
Checked on October 4, 2026 against each app's own pages.
