Babbel Language Learning

Babbel is a leading language learning brand founded in 2007 by Markus Witte, Thomas Holl, and Lorenz Heine in Berlin, Germany. Originally launched as a browser-based application, it evolved into a comprehensive digital platform offering courses in 14 languages. The brand is renowned for being the world's first language learning app and focuses on conversation-based learning developed by professional linguists.

While the software is 'manufactured' or developed digitally in Germany, its services are distributed globally via digital app stores. The brand is owned and operated by Lesson Nine GmbH, which remains headquartered in Berlin. Since its inception, Babbel has grown into one of the most successful EdTech companies in Europe, maintaining its autonomy without being absorbed by a larger global conglomerate.