It’s not too late to start learning a new language in 2021! You may think you don’t have time- but how much time are you already spending on TikTok? We’re not saying you have to give up on your favorite snack-sized videos. You can learn a lot on TikTok, although some of the cooking advice is, shall we say, questionable. Why not use it to brush up on your language skills? Here are 13 of the best TikTok accounts for language learning that will help you do just that.
Learn Spanish On TikTok with @Spanishteacher
@spanishteacher💥LEARN##spanish##spanishlessons##learnspanish##español##edutoklanguage##teach##spanishteacher##foryou##viral##crazyspanishteacher##tiktokmemes##foryoupage##memes♬ sonido original – SpanishTeacher
Expand your Spanish vocabulary with short video clips that pair beautiful and interesting scenery with related words and sentences. You’ll also find helpful tips on Spanish grammar and some solid general language learning advice.
Follow her account here.
Learn Arabic on TikTok With @Alramsainstitute
@alramsainstituteHow to say “did anyone see my phone” in Emirati Arabic ##alramsa ##learntok ##miniclass ##arabic_language♬ original sound – Alramsa Institute
Learn bite-sized pieces of Emirati Arabic when you follow this popular account created by Hanan Al Fardan, an Arabic language teacher at Dubai’s Al Ramsa Institute.
The videos are geared towards beginners, and their simplicity is a big part of their appeal.
Follow here.
Learn Japanese on TikTok with @katrinareika
@katrinareikaPls understand issa joke men are ok ##japan ##japanese ##actually ##japanesemen ##suck ##jk ##learnjapanese ##slang ##japanesegirl ##asian ##japanese101 ##fyp♬ Curiosity – Danilo Stankovic
Scroll through this account for quick lessons on basic Japanese and hiragana, plus anime-related translations, Japanese slang, tips on pronouncing international brands while in Japan, and makeup and cooking tips.
Follow here.
Learn Japanese on TikTok With @japanesewitherika
@japanesewitherikaJapanese slang🌸 This is how to use めっちゃ&ちょう🇯🇵have you guys watched 君の名は？☺️ ##japan##japanese##learnjapanese##japanesegirl♬ original sound – Erika
Follow this account for practical Japanese language and travel tips. Erika speaks slowly so it’s easy to follow along and focuses on answering common practical questions and correcting common mistakes by foreign language speakers in Japan.
Follow here.
Learn French on TikTok with @Atfrenchies
@atfrenchiesReply to @betweentheworldandme French 101 with daddies ##French♬ original sound – ATfrenchies
Warning: This account is absolutely hilarious. And you’ll probably learn a little bit of French. But it sometimes veers into slightly NSFW territory.
Follow here.
If you’re on the job or easily offended by French guys making jokes about their “croissants,” we recommend the following account instead:
Learn French on TikTok with Paris Cafe Society.
@encorefrenchlessonsDo you agree? ##frenchgirl ##comedy ##languages ##french ##learnfrench♬ Arc de Triomphe – Paris Café Society
This account is a treasure trove of helpful basic French content with some humor thrown in. Whether you want to learn how to say “Goodbye” in various situations or how to imitate a stereotypical Parisian girl, there’s something here for you.
Follow here.
Learn Italian on TikTok with @italianwithnicole
@italianwithnicoleIs Italian difficult for you? ##italian ##learnitalian ##languages ##italianforbeginners ##italy♬ original sound – Nicole
Learn everything from personal pronouns to the proper pronunciation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles names on this fun and informative account. Information on Italian culture (like what to eat for breakfast) is included as well.
Follow here.
Learn Italian on TikTok with @dailyitalianwords
@dailyitalianwordsItalian word: Permaloso ##learnitalian ##learningitalian ##italianlanguage ##speakitalian ##italianlessons ##italianteacher ##imparareitaliano♬ Permaloso – Deejay Stella
Follow this account and expand your vocabulary by learning a new Italian word every day. You’ll get the word, it’s definition, proper pronunciation and see/hear it used in a sentence. Sometimes short common phrases will be featured as well.
Follow here.
Learn German with @goetheinstitut.deutsch
@goetheinstitut.deutschHave you goat German to learn? 😂 ##goetheinstitut ##learngerman ##deutschlernen ##german ##deutsch♬ mario sound – mandycap
Learn basic German words, phrases and expressions from the Goethe Institute’s bespectacled hipster TikTok spokesman. This account is 100% worth it for his bow-tie and patterned shirt pairings alone. Learning German is simply a bonus.
Follow here.
Learn Korean on TikTok with @inakimieee
@inakimieeeCommon Phrases Pt2 ##learnkorean ##studykorean ##hangul ##edutiktok ##korean♬ Darling – Trees and Lucy
Ina is a certified Korean teacher. Her videos cover everything from how to say common Korean phrases, how to read Korean, how to text in Korean and how to avoid common Korean language mistakes.
Follow here.
Learn Chinese on TikTok With @chinesewithmia
@chinesewithmiaYou’re welcome 😌 ##learnontiktok ##language ##chinese ##fyp ##edutok ##learnchinese ##chinesewithmia♬ Touch Down 2 Cause Hell – Hd4president
Sharpen your Chinese skills with lightning-fast Chinese lessons. Mia posts almost every day/ She makes a point to speak slowly and is easy to follow.
Follow here.
Learn How to Learn a Language with @K8sabz
@k8sabzI hope this helps 🙂 What kind of learner are you? 🦋💐##greenscreen ##languagelearning ##learning ##languages♬ Been Waiting for U My Whole Life – Rook1e
This account, from a gay poyglot creator who is currently learning Spanish as their 9th language, is full of helpful tips about language learning in general. For example, she gives advice on the first thing to learn when you begin learning a new language, how to get over a language learning plateau and much more.
Follow here.
The Best TikTok Hashtags for Language Learning Discovery
Following individual creators is one way to discover language learning content on TikTok, but one of the coolest things about this particular social media platform is how easy it is to discover new content and new people using hashtags.
To uncover new language learning content, search the hashtags #languagelearning, #languagelover,#languageswap and #languagestudy . Or, use #learn plus whatever language you’re interested in- for example, #learnspanish or #learnjapanese.
Can You REALLY Learn a Language on TikTok?
Naturally, TikTok works best as a way to supplement existing language study, or for casual language learners who need to pick up and practice helpful phrases before a trip.
Of course, learning the language well enough to translate on a professional level takes years of practice. And not everyone who becomes bilingual makes a good translator- translation and interpretation is a skill in and of itself.
That’s why, for business projects, you need a skilled team of linguists and other specialists on your side. To learn more about our team and how we can help on your next project, contact us.