Turkish is the official language of Türkiye, and it is also official in Cyprus. About 85 million people speak it as a first language, and it has been written in a 29-letter Latin alphabet since 1928. Many apps teach it, but Turkish builds meaning with word endings, so it helps to see those endings in real sentences that you can read and hear.
Here are the apps and services that teach Turkish, 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 Turkish 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 Turkish to read about music, food, family, and other things you care about.
The trade-off is that Bubblegum does not replace real Turkish voices. For recorded speakers, Pimsleur and Mango are the better fit. For a fixed course, try Duolingo or LingoDeer, and for conversation, try the apps in Learn With People.
- The Turkish Alphabet course teaches the letters that look or sound new to English readers, like ç, ğ, and ı, from the first letter.
- Lessons fit your level, interests, and goals.
- Read and listen to news and stories in Turkish 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 Turkish speakers.
- You cannot import your own books or articles.
- The free plan includes one new custom lesson each day.
- Regenerative Review™
- Teaches the Turkish Alphabet
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Follow a Turkish Course
If you want someone to choose what comes next, start here. These apps give you an ordered path through Turkish words and sentences.

Duolingo
Duolingo has a Turkish course for English speakers. It is a good way to start learning words and sentences. A grammar book or a tutor can fill in how the word endings work.
- A free course with short lessons that adjust to your level.
- Earn points and move up through levels as you go.
MobileWeb

Memrise
Memrise's Turkish course teaches vocabulary, pronunciation, and listening. You choose your level when you sign up.
- More than 200 lessons built around everyday topics.
- More than 75 videos of native Turkish speakers using the words in context.
MobileWeb

Busuu
Busuu's Complete Turkish course has more than 50 hours of lessons. A separate Turkish for Travel course is made for trips.
- More than 120 lessons, from level A1 to B2.
- Get feedback from Turkish speakers on what you write and say.
MobileWeb

LingoDeer
LingoDeer's Turkish course takes you from level A1 to B1 and starts with an alphabet lesson. You can download the whole course to study without a connection.
- Grammar and pronunciation guides, one step at a time.
- Audio from native speakers.
- Teaches the Turkish Alphabet
MobileWeb

Mango Languages
Mango Languages teaches Turkish through everyday conversations, so what you practice is what you would actually say. Check your local library first, since many libraries include Mango.
- Lessons start with conversations between native speakers.
- Grammar notes, culture notes, and a voice comparison tool for your accent.
- Flashcards
MobileWeb

Babbel
Babbel guides you through listening, speaking, and writing. Its lessons use conversations you might have at work, while traveling, or with friends.
- Short lessons built around everyday conversations.
- Grammar explanations and review exercises.
- Flashcards
MobileWeb

Rosetta Stone Sapphire
Rosetta Stone directs new learners to Sapphire, its current app and web course. Its lessons use pictures and recorded speakers to teach reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- Connect pictures with words and phrases through guided lessons.
- Pronunciation feedback from its TruAccent speech tool.
- Flashcards
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Practice Speaking and Listening

Pimsleur
Pimsleur suits learners who want to start speaking before they read much. The first ten lessons cover greetings, scheduling, and directions. Its reading lessons connect Turkish letters with their sounds.
- Thirty 30-minute audio lessons with native speakers, plus an hour of reading lessons.
- Lessons begin with greetings, scheduling, and directions.
- Teaches the Turkish Alphabet (partly)
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TurkishClass101
TurkishClass101 lets you study through short recordings and lesson notes. Choose a lesson pathway and work through it at your own pace.
- Audio and video lessons taught by real teachers.
- Lesson notes explain the words and grammar in each dialogue.
- Flashcards
MobileWeb
Build Vocabulary

Drops
Drops teaches Turkish words through pictures and short games. After you learn 50 words, the Review Dojo uses spaced repetition to show which ones need more practice.
- More than 2,000 Turkish words, each with a picture.
- Short games and a review tool that shows which words need more practice.
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Clozemaster
Clozemaster shows Turkish words inside sentences, and it has a listening mode. It works well once you have the basics.
- Learn words by filling in the missing word in a real Turkish sentence.
- Sentences are ordered by how common the missing word is.
MobileWeb

uTalk
uTalk starts with common words and moves through many everyday topics. Games help the words stick.
- More than 2,500 words and phrases in over 60 topics.
- Every word and phrase is recorded by a native speaker.
MobileWeb
Read and Listen to Turkish

LingQ
LingQ has Turkish courses for several levels, including Mini Stories and Nur's Turkish Coffee. Highlight any word you do not know to save it and see it again later.
- Read and listen to Turkish lessons, such as Mini Stories for beginners.
- Import a YouTube video, article, or podcast and turn it into a lesson.
- Flashcards
MobileWeb
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 Turkish tutors page, and some tutors say they have taught thousands of hours online.
- Choose a Turkish tutor and book lessons around your schedule.
- Tutors teach conversation and grammar at levels from A1 to C2.
MobileWeb

Preply
Preply has a Turkish tutors page with lists for adults, kids, conversation, and intensive classes. Read profiles and reviews to find a tutor who fits your goals.
- Compare tutors by reviews and price.
- Separate lists for adults, kids, conversation, and intensive classes.
MobileWeb

HelloTalk
HelloTalk has a page for Turkish learners that connects you with Turkish speakers for a language exchange. Start with messages, then try a voice room when you are ready.
- Meet Turkish speakers who want to practice English.
- Practice with messages and voice rooms.
- It has no Turkish lessons of its own, so pair it with a course or a tutor.
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Tandem
Tandem lists Turkish among its languages and has Turkish speakers in many cities around the world. 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.
MobileWeb
Free Courses, Videos, and Dictionaries
Bubblegum's news and stories are one way to read and hear Turkish. Easy Turkish is a YouTube channel that interviews people on the street in Türkiye, with Turkish and English subtitles, and its Super Easy Turkish series is made for beginners. The Yunus Emre Institute offers free online Turkish courses taught by instructors. TÖMER at Ankara University has taught Turkish to foreigners since 1984, online and in person, with courses from level A1 to C1. When you can read short definitions in Turkish, the Turkish Language Association's official dictionary is online.
Learn Turkish 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 |
| Memrise | 22 | Full list |
| Busuu | 15 | Full list |
| LingoDeer | 15 | Full list |
| Mango Languages | 2 | Full list |
| Pimsleur | 3 | Full list |
| Drops | 16 | Full list |
| Clozemaster | 37 | Full list |
| uTalk | 1 | Full list |
| LingQ | 17 | Full list |
| italki | 19 | Full list |
| Preply | 19 | Full list |
| HelloTalk | 16 | Full list |
| Tandem | 14 | Full list |
| Babbel | 9 | Full list |
| Rosetta Stone Sapphire | 6 | Full list |
| TurkishClass101 | 1 | Full list |
Other Apps We Looked At (4)
- LingShort lessons with audio recorded by native speakers, grammar tips, and a conversation practice called Dialog that gives feedback on your pronunciation.
- GlossikaMore than 5,000 words and sentences from level A1 to C1, with listening, speaking, and reading practice. It is made for learners who already know some basics.
- BeelinguappBilingual audiobooks that show Turkish and English text side by side, read by native speakers.
- TalkpalAn AI tutor with a Turkish page, offering conversation practice by text and voice.
Common Questions
Which Turkish app should a beginner choose?
Start with Duolingo for free short lessons, or LingoDeer if you want grammar and pronunciation guides. Add Pimsleur if you want to speak from the start, and a tutor when you want feedback. Bubblegum suits learners who want lessons around their own interests.
Can I learn Turkish for free?
Yes. Duolingo's Turkish course is free, and many libraries give free access to Mango. The Yunus Emre Institute has taught Turkish to more than 1 million people in 200 countries and offers free online courses. Easy Turkish on YouTube is free to watch, and 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 Turkey (1982, rev. 2017), Article 3
- Constitution of Cyprus (1960, rev. 2013), Article 3
- Wikipedia: Turkish language
- Wikipedia: Turkish alphabet
- Daily Sabah: Yunus Emre Institute offers free Turkish courses to 200 countries
- Clozemaster: Duolingo Intermediate Turkish
- LingoDeer Help Center: Is LingoDeer free?
- Mango Languages for libraries
- Babbel: current iPhone listing
- Rosetta Stone Sapphire: current iPhone listing
- TurkishClass101: current iPhone listing
- Innovative Language: mobile app study tools
- Bubblegum
- Duolingo
- Memrise
- Busuu
- LingoDeer
- Mango Languages
- Babbel
- Rosetta Stone Sapphire
- Pimsleur
- TurkishClass101
- Drops
- Clozemaster
- uTalk
- LingQ
- italki
- Preply
- HelloTalk
- Tandem
Checked on October 5, 2026 against each app's own pages.