# Earworms: Language Learning — Learn languages with music

> Learn languages through music and lyrics using a brain-based, effective method. (iPhone/iPad app by earworms Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earworms-language-learning/id1214721881 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [earworms Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/391784509)
- Category: Education, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 357 App Store ratings · 73 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earworms-language-learning/id1214721881/reviews.md

## What is Earworms?

Do you know what “earworm effect” is? Experience it while you learn languages with catchy music and lyrics that you just can't get out of your head. This highly effective award-winning learning technique uses music as the medium to transport words and phrases of a foreign language into your long-term memory. Start your language learning now!

Learn Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Maltese, Dutch, Greek, Russian, Arabic, or Turkish and improve your vocabulary and grammar using the power of music. Earworms plant the words of a foreign language into your head with easy language courses. 

Try our language learning with music lyrics demo for free.

THE EARWOMS METHOD
1. Brain-based:
The Earworms method not only provides the words, phrases and grammar that you need for language learning, it also actively anchors them into the auditory cortex of your brain! It’s much more than language courses, it's language learning! Learn French, Spanish, English, Italian, German or Dutch listening to music lyrics. 
2. Music is the key:
Using music as the medium to learn languages is not only fun, it is also effective. Firstly, music puts the learner into the optimum state of consciousness for learning different languages. Secondly, music lyrics learning allows repetition (a prerequisite for language learning). On top of that, music engages and stimulates both hemispheres of the brain, unleashing more learning potential.
3. Chunking:
Instead of language learning in terms of individual words and grammar, the Earworms approach immerses the learner in real-life dialogues and expressions with lyrics. These are broken down into bite-size chunks, practiced rhythmically with music and then reconstructed into full sentences. This gives the learner a strong sense of how real language courses are constructed and learning French, Spanish, German, Italian, English and other different languages and their vocabulary becomes easy.

IMPORTANT FEATURES
* Developed by language teaching experts.
* Convenient. 6-9 minute tracks. Listen and learn track by track, any time, anywhere.
* Audio-visual experience with 'karaoke-like' live lyrics feature. 
* Specific unambiguous goals. 200+ optimally selected sets of words and phrases for language learning.
* Measurable. Easy tracking of progress of your language courses. 
* Target language spoken by native speakers - so correct pronunciation is acquired automatically.
* Relevant. Carefully chosen content-rich language. Based on the CEF (Common European Framework) and immediately useful to the learner. 
* Time-bound. The musical memory method enables real rapid progress. E.g. you can learn to count up to 999 in Mandarin in an hour (!) or retain and recall words, phrases and structures in one language level within a couple of weeks.
* Educational discounts are available. Visit https://www.earwormslearning.com/edu

LANGUAGES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
French + German + Italian + Spanish (European) + Spanish (Lat. American) + Mandarin + Cantonese + Japanese + Arabic + Portuguese (European) + Portuguese (Brazilian) + Russian + Greek + Turkish + Polish + English + Dutch

LEVELS
There are 3 learning levels available, which will take you up to intermediate level (CEF level A2).
* Volume 1. Within a few hours of listening to this volume, you'll have enough vocabulary knowledge of a language to be able to deal with real-life situations like taking a taxi, at the hotel, at the restaurant, requesting, polite phrases, finding your way, numbers, dealing with problems and so on. 
* Volume 2. This language course will soon have you talking about yourself, chatting and even flirting!
* Volume 3. Here you learn more useful everyday situations while going more into the structure, the grammatical rules of the language while improving your vocabulary.

NB. The app includes a demo album, full tracks of all languages available – and is free to download. You can then in-app purchase full courses.

## Key features

- Learn languages with music and lyrics
- Brain-based learning technique
- Audio-visual experience with karaoke lyrics
- 6-9 minute learning tracks
- Content-rich language based on CEF
- Native speaker pronunciation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Try before you buy | Free | one-time |
| French Vol. 1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Bundle deals, French Vol. 1-3 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Bundle deals, German Vol. 1-3 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Italian Vol. 1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Bundle deals, Italian Vol. 1-3 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Bundle, Spanish Eu. Vol. 1-3 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Lat. Am. Vol. 1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Lat. Am. Vol. 1-3 | $27.99 | one-time |
| Essayez avant d’acheter | Free | one-time |
| Álbum de demostración | Free | one-time |
| Dutch Vol. 1-2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Portuguese Vol.1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Japanese Vol. 1-2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| French Vol. 2 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Portuguese Vol.1-3 | $28.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Earworms?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎵 Music-based learning method effectively reinforces memory
- 👍 Easy and intuitive to use
- ⭐ Excellent customer support team
- 🎯 Practical, conversational phrases for real-world use
- 🧠 Words and phrases stick in memory effortlessly
- 📚 Helpful accompanying booklet and phrase guides
- 😊 Enjoyable and fun learning experience
- 🎤 Clear, natural speaker voices
- ⏱️ Short lessons allow learning in small chunks
- 💰 One-time purchase model without subscriptions
- 🌍 Wide variety of languages offered
- 🔄 Effective repetition-based learning technique

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 📱 Poor booklet formatting on mobile devices
- 💸 Pricing considered expensive by some users
- ❌ Limited number of lessons per language
- 🔧 App lacks autoplay/continuous playback feature
- 📖 Booklet download functionality not working properly
- 🌐 Contact page on website has errors
- 🎵 Musical quality criticized as amateurish
- 🔤 Inconsistent text display (Cyrillic alphabet issues)
- 🔄 No ability to select specific lesson categories

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes every few minutes on iPhone
- Network error on startup despite internet connection
- Infinite loop on initial setup screen
- App closes unexpectedly during playback
- Restore purchases feature not functioning
- Activation code cannot be claimed in app
- Tracks download corrupted or fail to load
- Text display shows English instead of native script
- Phrase book download button subscribes to email instead
- App no longer works after OS updates
- Category selection feature removed in newer version

**Most requested features**

- Additional volume levels for existing languages
- More lessons and expanded content library
- Autoplay feature for continuous listening
- Repeat single track functionality
- Ability to select specific lesson categories
- Business-focused lesson modules
- Emergency/medical/police interaction lessons
- Grocery shopping and tradesperson lessons
- More Cantonese, Maltese, Hindi, and Finnish content
- Improved booklet formatting and accessibility
- Direct email contact option for support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 73)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earworms-language-learning/id1214721881/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great start

*2026-05-30*

Earworms is a great way to get started leaning a new language. It would be extremely helpful for a trip to a foreign country. The only down side is that it only has 3 volumes for the language i am learning. Maybe there is more depth in some other languages. It is enjoyable and convenient and it works.

### 5/5 — Greek

*2026-04-16, version 2.1.3*

Very good I hope you do more so my Greek can progress further

### 5/5 — The easy way to learn a language

*2026-03-09*

I have used Earworms to learn a couple of languages. I have found the method to be very easy and efficient - I just repeatedly listen to the tracks, and the words worm their way into my brain. 
Accompanying the spoken material is an incredibly useful booklet which reinforces the learning. 
If I could I would give Earworms six stars just for their amazing customer support, who go above and beyond every time.

**Developer response:** Wow! Thank you so much for the 5 stars, we really appreciate it. 🙏🙏🙏

It’s great to hear you’ve used Earworms across a couple of languages and that the method is working so well for you. That “earworms” effect you describe, where the phrases stick through repeated listening, is exactly what we aim for.

We’re also really pleased you’ve found the booklet helpful alongside the audio, it’s designed to reinforce everything you’re hearing.

And thank you for your kind words about our support, that genuinely means a lot to us as a small independent team.

Thanks again for your support.

~ Maria 🙏❤️🎵

### 3/5 — Tracks good booklet hopeless

*2026-02-15*

I’ve tried a number of these and they are great for learning ‘holiday’ languages….. but the accompanying booklets are hopeless. Awful to read on a phone screen, terrible to print out and even worse to reformat into something useful.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your honest feedback, and I’m really glad to hear you’ve found our courses helpful for learning, and that you've purchased a number of them 🙂.

You’re absolutely right that some of our older booklet layouts were originally designed for printed CD inserts rather than phone screens, and we recognise that they don’t always translate perfectly to modern devices or home printing. Improving this is something we’re actively working on at the moment, with updated formats being optimised for both mobile reading and easier printing.

If you’d like, feel free to contact me directly via our website (https://www.earwormslearning.com/contact). If updated versions of the titles you’re using are ready, I’ll happily send them to you by email, or fast-track them where possible.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience, feedback like this genuinely helps us improve. Wishing you a lovely weekend full of of great music ~ Maria 🎶 ❤️ 🌎

### 5/5 — The best

*2026-02-10*

I have tried several language learning systems and had very little success.  Since using Earworms I’m using Italian in everyday conversations after only a few lessons.  If you are serious about learning a language and want an easy, almost effortless method - invest in Earworms.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much, Anthony, this truly means a lot to us 🙏

We love hearing when the method starts showing up in real everyday conversations, that’s exactly what Earworms was designed for, helping learners speak naturally without feeling like they’re studying. It’s wonderful to know the music, rhythm, and repetition are working for you.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience and support for a small independent company like ours. Wishing you continued success with your Italian and many more confident conversations ahead.  ~ Maria 🙏❤️🇮🇹❤️🎵

### 5/5 — Fantastic learning method, and the best customer support!

*2025-12-18, version 2.1.3*

Fantastic app and a great way to learn. I was disappointed when I originally purchased and the app was retired. Reaching out to the helpful customer service team was the best decision. They were so helpful and I’m back on my learning journey. Thank you so much, y’all are aces! c:

### 5/5 — Great program and fantastic customer service

*2025-11-28*

I have enjoyed learning Italian with this method. It is simple and easy to use. The repetition helps me to remember words and phrases like no other program I have tried and I have tried plenty of others. The customer support is the BEST I have ever used. Quick and efficient and very personable. Maria was able to explain the difference between the Audible books and the App. You could tell by the response that they truly care about their users. Bravo!

### 5/5 — Great way to start Polish

*2025-10-21*

I have tried many times to learn basic Polish with various traditional and online methods but i have found the process is hard. With Ear worms I have found it much easier and my pronunciation and confidence is better. The team have done a great job in making learning conversational Polish fun and enjoyable and the method is simple and easy to use even with 15 minutes a day.  I can now communicate in basic Polish with my Girlfriend and her family and this is transforming my visits to Poland. I like the fact Ear worms covers topics you will actually use and common words that you can integrate into other sentences. The music and presenters are also calm and relaxed making it a fun and enjoyable experience that doesn’t feel like hard work. I thoroughly recommend Ear worms if you have found learning Polish difficult. 
I sincerely hope the Ear worms team bring out a level 2 Polish so I can continue to improve.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It is great to hear that Earworms has made learning Polish easier, more enjoyable and more natural for real conversations. It’s what we’re all about! 

We love knowing the method has boosted your pronunciation and confidence and that you are already using Polish with your girlfriend and her family. 👏 

Your request for a Level 2 Polish course has been noted. User feedback really does shape our future. We are delighted you want to keep learning with us.

Thank you again for your support.

Maria
🙏❤️🇵🇱❤️🎵

### 5/5 — Great way to learn a new language!

*2025-09-20*

The Turkish Vol. 1 has been so helpful for me as an absolute beginner!  The chapters are fun to listen to, and the voices and lessons are easy to understand and remember.  After listening for just a week, I am able to speak short sentences and understand sentence structure!  Would love for there to be more Turkish volumes! 🙏🏻

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your wonderful review of the Earworms app - Turkish ! It’s fantastic to hear how quickly Turkish Vol. 1 has helped you start speaking and building confidence as a beginner. 

Learning is the side effect of listening to Earworms courses . And, listening let’s face it is easy, so just keep listening! 

Your request for more Turkish is noted, we’ve bumped it up our priority demand list. Reviews like yours really do shape what we create next. Thanks again for yours. ~ Maria 🙏❤️🇹🇷❤️🎵

### 5/5 — A must-have language learning tool!

*2025-07-26, version 2.1.3*

As an aspiring polyglot I’m always on the lookout for new language learning resources that are effective and enjoyable. My two personal favourite techniques are spaced repetition and music mnemonics, and for the latter, Earworms has been my go-to tool for many years now. I’ve used it to help learn German, Italian and recently Arabic, and I’m looking forward to hopefully seeing Hindi and Finnish being added to their list of languages offered.
My two favourite qualities of Earworms are that it helps me remember words and pronunciations super fast and that’s it’s genuinely fun! It puts a smile on my face every time I listen to it! Eine Flasche Rotwein will be in my brain forever I think!! 😄
I highly recommend Earworms to anyone serious about learning one or more new languages.

## Frequently asked questions about Earworms

### What is the Earworms language learning method?

The Earworms method uses the "earworm effect" by embedding foreign language words and phrases into your long-term memory through catchy music and lyrics. It's a brain-based approach that anchors language elements in your auditory cortex, making learning more effective and enjoyable.

### What languages can I learn with this app?

The app currently offers courses for Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Maltese, Dutch, Greek, Russian, Arabic, and Turkish. You can improve your vocabulary and grammar in these languages.

### How long are the learning sessions?

The learning sessions are conveniently structured into 6-9 minute tracks. This allows you to listen and learn track by track, anytime and anywhere, fitting language learning into your daily routine.

### Is there a cost to use the app?

The app offers a free demo to try the language learning with music lyrics. Based on the provided information, it operates on a freemium model with in-app purchases for full access to courses and features.

### What makes this app different from other language learning tools?

This app distinguishes itself by using music as the primary medium for language acquisition, leveraging the "earworm effect" for memorization. It also incorporates an audio-visual experience with 'karaoke-like' lyrics and focuses on content-rich language relevant to the Common European Framework.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.3 — 2025-05-08

• Continuous Improvements: We regularly update the app to enhance your learning experience, thank you for listening!
• Bug Fixes: We’ve squashed a few bugs behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly.

### 2.1.2 — 2025-01-07

We've made some improvements to optimise your experience and keep things running smoothly.

### 2.1.1 — 2024-12-22

We've fixed an issue with in-app purchases on iOS 18.2. This update ensures a smoother purchasing experience.

### 2.1.0 — 2024-06-12

- Streamlined App Interface: Navigating the app is now more intuitive, your experience more user-friendly
- Favourites function: Create a personalised playlist
- Base language settings : Switch or add a different base language
- Phrasebooks in 1 click

### 1.0.88 — 2021-09-20

NEW: Course booklet download button
NEW: FAQ added to menu
FIXED: 'Refer a friend' bug

Loving Earworms? If you are, when time permits it would be great and we'd really appreciate it if you could rate and review us in the App Store.
Any questions? Feel free to contact our support desk from within the app.

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