You probably already know the benefits of learning a language, so let's focus on the app. Right off the bat, let's be clear about one thing: When we say "app" we don't mean that you're limited to using Babbel on your phone. You can use Babbel on desktop, too, and your progress is synchronized across devices. Want to practice where you won't have Wi-Fi? Download lessons before you head out, and you'll be good to go.

However you choose to access your 10K+ hours of online language education, you'll be able to choose from 14 languages. Want to try your hand at all of them? Knock yourself out — you'll have a lifetime to get it done. And you can tackle one or all in 10-to-15-minute bite-sized lessons, so there's no need to clear hours of your weekend to gain real-life conversation skills.

Whether you're a seasoned traveler, an international business professional, or simply a language enthusiast, Babbel Lifetime Language Learning Subscription is your passport to fluency.

Covering a range of topics that are actually valuable on the road and using time-tested strategies proven by academics from Yale University, City University of New York, and Michigan State University, Babbel was developed by over 100 expert linguists to help users speak and understand languages quickly.

With Babbel, it's easy to find the right level for you — beginner, intermediate, or advanced — so that you can make progress while avoiding tedious drills. As explained by the Economist, "Babbel’s lessons, unlike Duolingo’s, first focus on building basic conversational skills." No wonder it's the #1-selling language learning app, trusted by millions worldwide.

Within as little as a month, you could be holding down conversations with native speakers about transportation, dining, shopping, directions, and more, making any trip you take so much easier.

Plus, the approach incorporates speech recognition technology to help with pronunciation and cultural nuances, to further protect you from making that tourist faux pas.