The best apps to learn Hindi
The best app to learn Hindi depends on your goal. For speaking, Pimsleur is the strongest audio course; for a free daily habit, Duolingo; and for real conversation, a teacher on italki. 333 Sentences, which we make, does one job: the 333 everyday Hindi phrases, said out loud, each with its English meaning.
At a glance
| App | Best for | Speaking | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pimsleur | An audio course that makes you speak | Spoken answers in every lesson | Paid subscription with a free trial. |
| 333 Sentences | The 333 everyday Hindi phrases, out loud | Record and compare, every phrase | First 3 sentences free, no account. Then pay once: 1 week $5, 3 months $18 or 1 year $48. No auto-renewal. |
| Duolingo | A free daily habit | Short speaking prompts | Free with ads; paid plans remove ads and add features. |
| italki | Live conversation with a teacher | Live lessons | Pay per lesson; each teacher sets a price. |
| HelloTalk | Free practice with native speakers | Real conversation | Free; paid plan adds features. |
Try it: the first 5 Hindi phrases
What 333 Sentences starts with. Tap to hear each one.
- #1 नमस्ते। Hello.
- #2 सुप्रभात। Good morning.
- #3 नमस्कार। Good afternoon.
- #4 शुभ संध्या। Good evening.
- #5 शुभ रात्रि। Good night.
How we chose
- You speak out loud, not only tap answers.
- It teaches what you will actually say: greetings, food, directions, small talk.
- The price is clear, and a free way to start exists.
- It is good at Hindi specifically, not only at other languages.
The picks
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1. Pimsleur
An audio course that makes you speakAudio lessons of about 30 minutes that prompt you to answer out loud in Hindi, so you practise recalling phrases instead of recognising them. Good while walking or driving.
- Price
- Paid subscription with a free trial.
- Skip it if
- You want to see words written down while you learn.
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2. 333 Sentences
Made by us · The 333 everyday Hindi phrases, out loud333 everyday Hindi phrases in ten topics, from greetings to food, travel and small talk, each with its English meaning and a native voice. Each takes about two minutes: hear it, build it, fill the gap, then record yourself and compare. Recordings stay on your phone.
- Price
- First 3 sentences free, no account. Then pay once: 1 week $5, 3 months $18 or 1 year $48. No auto-renewal.
- Skip it if
- You want grammar explained, or a full course from zero to fluent.
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3. Duolingo
A free daily habitFree, game-like Hindi lessons that build a streak and basic vocabulary.
- Price
- Free with ads; paid plans remove ads and add features.
- Skip it if
- You want to hold a conversation soon; it is better for vocabulary than for speaking.
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4. italki
Live conversation with a teacherOne-to-one video lessons with Hindi teachers and community tutors, including informal conversation practice.
- Price
- Pay per lesson; each teacher sets a price.
- Skip it if
- You want to practise alone, any time, for a fixed price.
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5. HelloTalk
Free practice with native speakersLanguage exchange: text, voice messages and calls with Hindi speakers who are learning English.
- Price
- Free; paid plan adds features.
- Skip it if
- You want structure: the quality depends on the partner you find.
Which one should you pick?
You want to speak soon
Pimsleur, plus 333 Sentences for the everyday Hindi phrases.
You want to understand the grammar
A teacher on italki who explains as you go.
You have a trip coming up
333 Sentences for the greetings, food and travel topics, plus Google Translate offline as a backup.
You want to spend nothing
Duolingo and HelloTalk, plus the free list of 333 Hindi phrases with audio on this site.
Who should skip 333 Sentences
- You want grammar rules explained; we teach whole phrases, not rules.
- You want a full course from zero to fluent; we cover the 333 phrases you will use most.
- You want to talk to a person; book a teacher on italki.
Know them. Then say them without freezing.
333 Sentences takes you through these one at a time: hear it, build it, fill the gap, say it and compare with the native voice.
Free phrase lists with audio
Questions
What is the best app to learn Hindi?
Pimsleur for speaking, Duolingo for a free daily habit and italki for live lessons. For the everyday phrases on their own, said out loud, 333 Sentences.
What is the best free app to learn Hindi?
Duolingo is the most complete free course. HelloTalk is free practice with native speakers, and all 333 Hindi phrases with audio on this site are free to read and hear.
What is the best app to learn Hindi for travel?
One that makes you say phrases out loud: Pimsleur, or 333 Sentences for the greetings, food, shopping and travel phrases. Add Google Translate offline as a backup.
What Hindi phrases should I learn first?
Common Hindi phrases include “नमस्ते।” (Hello.), “कैसे हो?” (How are you?), “आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई।” (Nice to meet you.), “कृपया।” (Please.) and “अलविदा।” (Goodbye.). Then asking for help, ordering food and asking for directions.
Can you learn Hindi with just an app?
You can learn to understand and say everyday Hindi with an app. To hold real conversations, add speaking with people: a teacher on italki or a partner on HelloTalk.