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

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Language learning app using spaced repetition, native speaker videos, and AI tutoring

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

The Memrise web app worked from Syria without a VPN: a learner opened lessons in the Arabic interface, chatted with the AI conversation partner, browsed role-play conversations and opened the native-speaker videos section, with 76 words already learned.

Landing pageWorks

memrise.com opened normally in an Android phone browser from Syria without a VPN, showing the full homepage with its Start Learning button and current offers.

Sign-upWorks

Creating an account worked from Syria: the tester registered on Memrise with a Google account, set their learning goals and started learning from the new account.

Sign-inWorks

Signing in worked from Syria: the tester signed in with a Google account and used Memrise in a signed-in session, with lessons, AI chat and videos loading for the account.

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

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

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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 Memrise 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 Memrise directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.