Speeku
Offline iOS and Android app for Swiss German, European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese. Free for 4 new lessons a week; no subscription.
Overview
Most language apps lump dialects together, teaching High German in Zurich or Brazilian phrases for Lisbon. On Speeku's homepage, the pitch is learning local speech instead, with separate mobile courses for Swiss German (Schwiizerdütsch), European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese. The European Portuguese page calls out everyday differences like using "o comboio" and "o pequeno-almoço", backed by short A1 to B1 lessons voiced by native speakers, My Words flashcards and an offline dictionary of over 7,000 entries.
Going through the help center shows how the offline setup works in practice. After installing the iOS or Android app and grabbing a one-time speech pack, the lessons, audio and dictionary run without an internet connection or an account. Their privacy page states that progress never leaves your phone and voice drills are checked on the device then discarded right away, which suits travellers or commuters who want to avoid cloud tracking.
The help page says there is no recurring subscription. Downloading the app gives you four new lessons a week (resetting every Monday at midnight), while replays of finished lessons, flashcards and culture lessons stay unlimited. Full access is a one-time in-app purchase per language through Apple or Google, though that same page notes exact prices are only displayed inside the app since storefronts set local currency rates.
How we checked Speeku
Checked by Barry
How we checked it
I checked the homepage, European Portuguese page and help article, and checked the privacy page to confirm no signup or subscription is required. I tested it accordingly without signup.
What we verified
- Platforms: iOS and Android mobile apps
- Free allowance: 4 new lessons per week (resets Mondays) plus unlimited replays and flashcards
- Billing model: One-time in-app purchase per language, no subscription
- Offline support: Full offline lessons, dictionary and speech checking after initial speech pack download
- Company: Data Stand AI GmbH (Zurich, Switzerland)
What it offers
Features
- Dedicated regional courses for Swiss German, European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese (A1 to B1)
- Fully offline lessons, native speaker audio and a 7,000+ entry dictionary with verb tables
- Built-in dictionary for vocabulary reference
- My Words spaced-repetition flashcards plus unlimited replays of finished lessons on the free tier
Use cases
- Practicing Swiss German listening and speaking drills offline during a train or flight without creating an account
- Learn to distinguish and speak European versus Brazilian Portuguese dialects
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Frequently asked questions
How does Speeku charge, and what do you get for free?
The help pages say the app is free to download with four new lessons every week (resetting Monday at midnight), plus unlimited replays, flashcards and culture lessons. Full access per language is a one-time in-app purchase with no subscription, and exact prices are shown inside the app by your local Apple or Google store.
Are there courses for both European and Brazilian Portuguese?
Yes, the platform offers separate courses for European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese.
Does it really work without an internet connection?
Yes, once you download the app and its one-time speech pack, the site states that all lessons, audio, dictionary entries and speaking checks run offline on your phone.
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