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Babbel

Babbel works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

Subscription-based language learning app with expert-crafted lessons in 14 languages

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

A tester in Syria reported using Babbel normally, and in the same test the account's learning dashboard opened with its German course. No screenshot of a lesson in progress was provided.

Landing pageWorks

Babbel's homepage loaded normally from Syria.

Sign-upWorks

A tester in Syria reported creating a new Babbel account successfully, and the new account's dashboard opened on the first unit of its course.

Sign-inWorks

Signing in to Babbel worked from Syria. This follows from the signed-in dashboard the other checks were run in; the sign-in step itself was not captured.

PaymentNot checked
UpgradeNot checked

Need Help with Babbel?

If you're experiencing issues accessing Babbel in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

Support Page

Work at Babbel? Know someone who does?

Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Babbel can change that.

Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Babbel works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Babbel directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.