BosanskiThe best apps to learn Bosnian
An honest comparison, written by the team behind one of them.
There is no Duolingo for Bosnian, but there are good options. Bosanski is the only app built only for Bosnian with speaking practice and a kids mode. Ling and uTalk cover Bosnian inside a larger app, 50 Languages has free phrase lists, and italki and Preply connect you with a live tutor.
We make Bosanski, so we are not neutral. Here is how we see every option we know of, including the ones we compete with. Features change, so check each app before you pay.
| App | Where | Focus | Audio | Speaking practice | Kids mode | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosanski | iPhone, web | Only Bosnian | Yes, native voice on every word | Yes, scored out loud | Yes | Our app. Built for the diaspora, in ijekavica. |
| Ling | iPhone, Android | 60+ languages | Some | Some | No | Broad and gamified, the same course style across many languages. |
| uTalk | iPhone, Android | 150+ languages | Yes | Some | No | Good for first words and travel phrases. |
| 50 Languages (book2) | iPhone, Android, web | 50+ languages | Yes | No | No | Free phrase lists by topic, an old favorite. |
| EasyBosnian | Web | Only Bosnian | Yes | No | No | A free web course organized by level. |
| italki / Preply | Web, apps | Tutors for many languages | Live | Yes, live | Depends on tutor | Paid one-on-one lessons with a real teacher. |
How to choose
- You understand some Bosnian from home but cannot speak it: pick an app that makes you speak, every day. That is the gap to close.
- You are starting from zero: any app that gives you native audio and daily review will work. Consistency matters more than the app.
- You want it for your kids: look for a mode that does not require reading. Young children learn by hearing and repeating.
- You have a deadline (a wedding, a summer in Bosnia): add a live tutor on top of an app.
Why we built Bosanski
We are Bosnians in the diaspora. Our families speak Bosnian at the dinner table and our kids answer in English. The big apps do not teach Bosnian, and the multi-language apps teach it the same way they teach everything else. So we built one for us: in real ijekavica, with a nana who talks back.
Read more: Is Bosnian on Duolingo? · Bosnian for kids · Bosanski pricing
Questions
What is the best app to learn Bosnian?
It depends on your goal. Bosanski is built only for Bosnian with speaking practice and a kids mode. Ling and uTalk include Bosnian in larger multi-language apps. For live practice, use a tutor on italki or Preply.
Is there a free app to learn Bosnian?
Yes. Bosanski is free to start, and 50 Languages offers free phrase lists.