Free language courses from the U.S. Foreign Service Institute
The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) developed comprehensive language courses for U.S. diplomats. These courses are now in the public domain and widely regarded as some of the best free language learning resources available. With Castify, each course becomes a podcast feed you can listen to on your commute — covering Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, and many more languages.
The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) is the U.S. government's training institution for diplomats. Their language courses were developed by linguists and are considered among the best free language learning resources.
Courses cover dozens of languages including Spanish, French, German, Chinese (Mandarin), Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, and many more.
Yes. Most courses start from zero and progress through basic conversation, grammar, and vocabulary. They use an audio-based method focused on speaking and listening.
Yes. FSI courses are U.S. government works and are in the public domain. They are free to use, download, and redistribute.
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