15 Best Language Learning Courses on edX
We compared 15 Language Learning courses currently listed on edX, priced from $39.00 to $284.40. 7 come from a named university or institution, including The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Stellenbosch University and Wellesley College. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 15
- Price range
- $39.00 – $284.40
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "language learning" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $39.00 to $284.40, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Cantonese Language and Culture for Beginners
Offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The course aims to enable students to master the sounds of Cantonese and conduct basic conservations in Cantonese. It is suitable for learners of the following 3 categories: (1) People from Hong Kong who may be expatriat...
$99.00listed price -
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Exploring and Developing a Multilingual Mindset
Offered by Stellenbosch University
Having a multilingual mindset is an asset that opens doors to new opportunities and expands cultural understanding. Such a mindset means embracing linguistic diversity in your cognitive and attitudinal approach towards i...
$149.00listed price -
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Exploring Afrikaans Language and Culture
Offered by Stellenbosch University
This course offers a brief introduction to the Afrikaans language and culture. You will learn key vocabulary and phrases to be able to carry on simple conversations in Afrikaans. The focus is on using the language in a f...
$149.00listed price -
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Italian Language and Culture: Beginner to Advanced
Offered by Wellesley College
This course provides a comprehensive journey through the Italian language and culture, tailored for learners from beginner to advanced levels. You'll engage with various aspects of Italian, enhancing your speaking, liste...
$159.30listed price -
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Exploring isiXhosa Language and Culture
Offered by Stellenbosch University
IsiXhosa forms part of the rich tapestry of languages found in South Africa. By learning to speak and write basic isiXhosa, you will be able to connect with more people. The course is aimed at first-time speakers with li...
$149.00listed price -
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Arabic for non-Arabic Speakers III
Offered by Qatar University
Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers III builds on the foundation established in Courses I and II, enabling learners to confidently communicate about daily routines, past experiences, and plans for the future. Aligned with the...
$39.00listed price -
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Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary
Offered by University of California, Davis
This course offers a practical introduction to Spanish vocabulary, allowing you to build a solid foundation in the language. You'll learn essential words and phrases, enabling you to communicate effectively in everyday s...
$284.40listed price -
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Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience
Offered by University of California, Davis
¡Bienvenidos! In this course, you will build upon the basics you learned in Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People and continue to learn conversational Spanish in three themed modules: talking about food and the market, talk...
$79.00listed price -
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Spanish Vocabulary: Sports, Travel, and the Home
Offered by University of California, Davis
In this course, you will continue to build upon the basics in the first two courses of the specialization and continue to learn conversational Spanish in three themed modules: talking about sports and pastimes, talking a...
$79.00listed price -
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Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People
Offered by University of California, Davis
¡Hola! ¿Como Estas? In this entry level course, you will take the first step toward exploring the foundations of Spanish grammar and pronunciation, and will begin to build a working vocabulary of common Spanish words and...
$79.00listed price -
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Arabic for non-Arabic Speakers
Offered by Qatar University
This course offers the basics for starting essential conversations in Arabic via engaging videos that feature native Arabic speakers and numerous interactive learning activities.
$39.00listed price -
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Basic Spanish
Offered by Universitat Politècnica de València
This Basic Spanish course provides an opportunity to start learning the Spanish language in a supportive online environment. You'll gain fundamental skills in vocabulary and grammar, enabling you to communicate effective...
$96.30listed price -
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Mandarin Chinese for Beginners: Essentials & HSK Prep
Offered by MandarinX
This course is designed for those new to Mandarin Chinese, providing essential language skills and an introduction to the HSK exam format. You'll learn fundamental vocabulary, grammar, and practical phrases that will hel...
$241.20listed price -
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Sign Language Science: Factors Contributing to Natural Learning
Offered by Georgetown University
This course promotes a better understanding of the factors that may affect how people learn signed language.
$129.00listed price -
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Steps in Japanese for Beginners1 Part2
Offered by Waseda University
Learn how to acquire essential information, as well as how to convey information to others.
$129.00listed price
Best Language Learning Courses on edX compared
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 15 priced courses on this page run from $39.00 to $284.40, with the middle of the range around $129.00 — a spread of $245.40. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from edX. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 7 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Stellenbosch University and Wellesley College — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
Before you enrol
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