Best Apps to Learn Turkish in 2026

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.

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  • 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.
  • Clozemaster's guide says its lessons do not explain Turkish word endings and vowel harmony in depth.

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    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.
    • Unlimited access to every course and feature needs a Pro plan.

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      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.
      • The course ends at level B2, so advanced learners will need other material.

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        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.
        • The alphabet, Unit One, and the travel phrasebook are free, and the rest needs a Premium membership.
        • Teaches the Turkish Alphabet

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        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.
        • Free access depends on whether your library offers Mango.
        • Flashcards

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        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.
        • The first lesson of each course is free; full courses need a paid subscription.
        • Flashcards

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        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.
        • After the trial, full access needs a paid subscription. Classic is reserved for existing subscribers.
        • 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.
        • The Turkish course has 30 lessons, so you will need other material after it.
        • 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.
        • A free account includes selected lessons; the full library and extra study tools need a paid plan.
        • Flashcard reviews run on the website, not in the mobile app.
        • Flashcards

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        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.
        • It teaches words, not grammar, so pair it with a course.

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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.
          • It suits learners who already know the alphabet and some basic grammar.

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            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.
            • The course takes you to about level A2, so you will need other material after it.

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              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.
              • Many Turkish lessons come from other creators, so style and level differ from lesson to lesson.
              • Flashcards

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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 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.
              • Lessons are paid, and prices and styles differ from tutor to tutor.

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                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.
                • Lessons are paid, so compare prices and reviews before you book.

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                  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.

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                      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.

                      AppSupported Display LanguagesFull List
                      Bubblegum74
                      Full list
                      • Afrikaans
                      • Albanian
                      • Amharic
                      • Arabic
                      • Armenian
                      • Azerbaijani
                      • Basque
                      • Belarusian
                      • Bengali
                      • Bulgarian
                      • Burmese
                      • Catalan
                      • Chinese (Simplified)
                      • Chinese (Traditional)
                      • Croatian
                      • Czech
                      • Danish
                      • Dutch
                      • English
                      • Estonian
                      • Filipino (Tagalog)
                      • Finnish
                      • French
                      • Galician
                      • Georgian
                      • German
                      • Greek
                      • Gujarati
                      • Hebrew
                      • Hindi
                      • Hungarian
                      • Icelandic
                      • Indonesian
                      • Italian
                      • Japanese
                      • Kannada
                      • Kazakh
                      • Khmer
                      • Korean
                      • Kyrgyz
                      • Lao
                      • Latvian
                      • Lithuanian
                      • Macedonian
                      • Malay
                      • Malayalam
                      • Marathi
                      • Mongolian
                      • Nepali
                      • Norwegian
                      • Persian
                      • Polish
                      • Portuguese
                      • Punjabi
                      • Romanian
                      • Romansh
                      • Russian
                      • Serbian (Cyrillic)
                      • Serbian (Latin)
                      • Sinhala
                      • Slovak
                      • Slovenian
                      • Spanish
                      • Swahili
                      • Swedish
                      • Tamil
                      • Telugu
                      • Thai
                      • Turkish
                      • Ukrainian
                      • Urdu
                      • Uzbek
                      • Vietnamese
                      • Zulu
                      Duolingo32Full list
                      Memrise22Full list
                      Busuu15Full list
                      LingoDeer15Full list
                      Mango Languages2Full list
                      Pimsleur3Full list
                      Drops16Full list
                      Clozemaster37Full list
                      uTalk1Full list
                      LingQ17Full list
                      italki19Full list
                      Preply19Full list
                      HelloTalk16Full list
                      Tandem14Full list
                      Babbel9Full list
                      Rosetta Stone Sapphire6Full list
                      TurkishClass1011Full 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
                      1. Constitution of Turkey (1982, rev. 2017), Article 3
                      2. Constitution of Cyprus (1960, rev. 2013), Article 3
                      3. Wikipedia: Turkish language
                      4. Wikipedia: Turkish alphabet
                      5. Daily Sabah: Yunus Emre Institute offers free Turkish courses to 200 countries
                      6. Clozemaster: Duolingo Intermediate Turkish
                      7. LingoDeer Help Center: Is LingoDeer free?
                      8. Mango Languages for libraries
                      9. Babbel: current iPhone listing
                      10. Rosetta Stone Sapphire: current iPhone listing
                      11. TurkishClass101: current iPhone listing
                      12. Innovative Language: mobile app study tools
                      13. Bubblegum
                      14. Duolingo
                      15. Memrise
                      16. Busuu
                      17. LingoDeer
                      18. Mango Languages
                      19. Babbel
                      20. Rosetta Stone Sapphire
                      21. Pimsleur
                      22. TurkishClass101
                      23. Drops
                      24. Clozemaster
                      25. uTalk
                      26. LingQ
                      27. italki
                      28. Preply
                      29. HelloTalk
                      30. Tandem

                      Checked on October 5, 2026 against each app's own pages.

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                      Published Oct 4, 2026