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Speak a new language with real confidence

Learn the exact phrases people really use — from short, slow, real-life video conversations, audiobooks, and smart flashcards. No grammar drills. Just natural speaking, a few minutes a day.

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10,000+Spoken phrases
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Norwegian · A1
At the café
Kan jeg få en kaffe, takk?
Can I have a coffee, please?
Ja, gjerne. Noe annet?
Yes, of course. Anything else?
🎬 Real video conversations 🎧 Native-speaker audiobooks 🧠 Spaced-repetition flashcards 🗣️ Speak from day one
Why Persepolis Village

A natural way to actually speak

Most apps teach you to tap buttons. We teach you to understand and speak real conversations — the way you learned your first language.

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Learn from real video

Watch short, slow, everyday scenes with synced subtitles and instant English translations. Tap any line to replay it slowly.

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Save & remember phrases

Save any phrase with one tap. It becomes a flashcard that resurfaces right before you forget — so it sticks for good.

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Audiobooks for every level

Listen and absorb the most-used phrases with clear native pronunciation, perfect for commutes and travel.

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Build a daily habit

Short lessons and a daily streak keep you moving forward — even on your busiest days. Just minutes a day.

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Phrases people really use

Skip textbook sentences. Learn what locals actually say at the café, the shop, at work, and with friends.

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Learn anywhere

Your streak, saved phrases, and progress sync across your phone, tablet, and the web. Pick up exactly where you left off.

Meet your guides

You're never learning alone

Two friendly characters keep you company — cheering on your streaks, celebrating every phrase, and keeping things calm and fun.

Pip the penguin
So proud of you — that's 7 days in a row! 🎉

Pip the Penguin

Your excited cheerleader. Pip celebrates every saved phrase and every streak, and gives you a friendly nudge when it's time to practice.

😄 Happy🎉 Excited🙌 Proud👋 Welcoming
Shelly the turtle
Slow and steady — that's how fluency really sticks. 🐢

Shelly the Turtle

Your calm coach. Shelly is the heart of our slow, real-life videos — reminding you that a few relaxed minutes a day beats cramming every time.

🧘 Calm🎧 Listening💚 Encouraging😌 Patient
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40+ languages, one simple method

From Norwegian to Japanese — start with the language you love, and learn the way locals really speak.

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How it works

Your first words today

No setup, no overwhelm. Pick a language and you're learning in under a minute.

Choose a language

Pick from 40+ languages and tell us your goal. We guide you straight to your first lesson.

Watch & repeat

Follow slow, real conversations. Tap to replay phrases, reveal translations, and save the ones you want.

Review & speak

Flashcards bring saved phrases back at the perfect time. Keep your streak and watch your confidence grow.

Go further

Premium content that travels with you

Beautiful, downloadable resources to deepen your learning — wherever you are.

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Language Audiobooks

The most-used phrases with clear native pronunciation. Learn by listening on the go.

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PDF Phrasebooks

Pocket-friendly phrasebooks organized by real situations — travel, food, work, and more.

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Picture Dictionaries

Learn vocabulary visually — beautiful illustrated dictionaries organized by everyday subjects.

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Carry your learning in your pocket

Get the free Persepolis Village app — real video lessons, flashcards, and your daily streak, always with you. Sign in to back up your progress across every device.

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“The slow videos finally made conversations click for me. I understood Norwegian on my trip for the first time.”

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Maria K.Learning Norwegian
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“Saving phrases as flashcards is genius. I review on the bus and the words actually stay in my head.”

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David R.Learning Spanish
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“The 'slow and steady' approach finally made it click. A few minutes a day and I'm actually sticking with it.”

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Amir S.Learning Swedish

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