This premium language app costs less than Duolingo and actually works

On sale/Babbel Lifetime

Got a bucket-list getaway coming up this summer and wish you had time to learn the language? You actually do. With short, practical lessons you can squeeze in during lunch breaks or on your commute, Babbel helps you speak like a local, and right now, you can grab lifetime access for $169.99 (reg. $599) through May 18.

Babbel goes beyond basic vocab drills. Instead of random words, you’ll learn how to introduce yourself, order food, ask for directions, and handle real-world situations with confidence. Lessons are designed by language experts, and the app uses AI to guide your pronunciation and check your accent along the way.

With a lifetime subscription, you can take all 14 language courses at your own pace — no subscription renewals, no pressure to rush. Spanish for summer? Italian for next year? You can bounce between them whenever you want.

Even when you’re offline, like during that long flight or a Wi-Fi-light train ride, you can keep learning by downloading lessons ahead of time. And if you’re the type to keep a streak going, Babbel’s personalized review sessions help you retain what you’ve already learned, so nothing goes to waste.

Lock in lifetime language learning before your summer trip — Get Babbel Lifetime for $169.99 (MSRP $599) before May 18 at 11:59 PM.

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