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Learn up to 14 languages at your own pace for way less with this July 4th sale.

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We're past a lot of the Fourth of July sales now, but they're not all over. There are still plenty of great savings to be made if you know where to look, and this one not only saves you money, but will help you learn some new languages too. That's because StackSocial currently has a deal on a Babbel lifetime subscription for just $140, which means it's 76% off the usual price. 

Babbel is one of our favorite language-learning apps, offering an online school-type experience. It's easy to use, and its school-like design helps you stick to your learning goals. At $140, this offer even beats the current discount you can get from Babbel by over 50%. This one-time payment gives you permanent access to Babbel's language courses which you can tackle at your own pace without worrying about recurring fees.

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Babbel's extensive language software includes Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Swedish, Indonesian, Portuguese and more. The lessons are short and to the point, allowing you to practice in 10- to 15-minute intervals that can fit into any schedule. Real-life topics include travel, family, business, food and others. A variety of skill levels are available, ranging from beginner to advanced, so the program can grow with you as you improve.

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The speech-recognition technology will give you immediate feedback on pronunciation, so you don't just learn to read and write but how to listen and speak as well. You'll also get personalized review sessions to reinforce what you've learned. The program works across desktop and mobile devices. 

Although the internet is required most of the time, there is also an offline mode available where you can access courses, lessons and reviews without Wi-Fi, so long as you download them beforehand. Babbel also syncs your progress across your devices so that you can jump in from wherever is most convenient. 

Becoming fluent in a new language is a great way to stay engaged in learning, and the transferable skills you gain can open doors for leisure, work and beyond. Note that while you can access this program on as many devices as you want, this subscription offer is available only for new users.

Babbel is great value when compared with other online courses, especially with this current discount. So whether you're a lifelong learner or just want to pick up some basics for your globe-trotting adventures, this is a solid deal.

If you're looking for a new laptop to learn these languages on, check out our roundup of the best Fourth of July laptop deals happening right now. 

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