Learn Frisian Language | Frysk

De Fryske Wrâld

About this app

💙 A note from us: LearnFrisian is run by a small non-profit. Nobody earns anything from this app. We build it to keep the Frisian language alive, and we fix problems as fast as we can. We have worked hard on the login, quiz and audio issues from earlier reviews, most are now resolved and we keep improving. If something does not work, email [e-mail] and we will help you personally. Fryslân boppe!

Learn Frisian, the closest living language to English and the oldest Germanic language still spoken today! Whether you have Frisian roots, are planning a trip to Friesland, or simply love learning unique languages, this free app is your gateway to the Frisian language and culture.

LearnFrisian is the biggest free Frisian course you can find: 900+ quizzes, 8,000+ practice questions and 1,400+ native audio clips, in one course that takes you from your first word to real sentences.

🆕 NEW THIS AUTUMN
• Weekly leagues: earn points each week and climb the tiers from Mist to Wjerljocht
• A rebuilt course path: short chapters in a clear order, picture chapters and grammar cards
• Speaking trainer: listen, repeat and practise whole Frisian sentences out loud
• Word origin notes after each answer: where a word comes from and its other spellings
• New question types, including tap-the-letters
• Rude mode (optional): a real Frisian voice reacts to your right and wrong answers
• Frisian dictionary app with a word of the day, now with German as well
• Fryske Horoskoop: a daily just-for-fun horoscope in Frisian
• FryskWaar: the weather forecast in Frisian

🎓 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
• Frisian vocabulary across dozens of everyday categories
• Pronunciation with native audio recordings
• Grammar essentials: pronouns, verbs, the present tense, sentence structure
• Frisian culture, history, and traditions through articles
• Progress from complete beginner to conversational level

✨ KEY FEATURES
• 900+ quizzes in a structured course, sorted by topic and difficulty
• 8,000+ interactive practice questions
• 1,400+ audio clips for authentic Frisian pronunciation
• Seven word games to practise vocabulary
• Weekly leagues and leaderboards with other learners
• Use the app in English, Dutch or German
• Frisian dictionary for quick word lookups
• Articles about Frisian culture, history, and heritage
• Lightweight app, minimal storage and data usage
• Track your progress chapter by chapter

🌍 WHY LEARN FRISIAN?
Frisian (Frysk) is spoken by around 500,000 people in the province of Friesland (Fryslân) in the Netherlands. It's the closest language to English, making it surprisingly easy for English speakers to learn. Frisian has a rich Viking-age heritage and a vibrant living culture.

📱 FREE TO USE
The entire learning program is completely free. Just create an account and start learning right away. No subscriptions, no paywalls.

Made with ❤️ by Stichting De Fryske Wrâld
Visit us: www.learnfrisian.com

Ratings and reviews

I was so excited to use this app. When I first started, it worked fine, but now I can't get logged in. I have tried contacting support and received no answer back. When working properly, it was easy to use, and I was learning pretty quickly. I wish they would get the login issues fixed.

The maker of this app, Auke, is doing a lot to try to help West Frisian stay alive. It is endangered. This app is fun and easy to use and will get you learning a good deal about the language. To supplement your learning, De Fryske Wrâld also publishes some useful books on Frisian.

A lot of the sounds do not play. Good app for learning otherwise, but would be better with being able to hear the words pronounced everytime.

What’s new

Updated for Android 16 and the latest Google Play requirements.