If you’ve had your ears to the ground lately – or indeed your eyes glued to the television set – you may have noticed several advertisements for a new online language learning course. Onlingo has spent a lot of money reaching out to Americans with the message that it’s never been easier to learn a new language.

Onlingo is a company dedicated to distance language learning, particularly for those who travel regularly or have busy schedules that require a flexible learning program.

The idea of the Onlingo course is that you should be able to study anywhere, at any time. The lessons are divided in to digestible segments. The team claim that by following a rigorous pattern, you should be able to learn a language to a functional level within seven days.

We somewhat doubt the accuracy of those claims. Seven days to learn a language is a huge ask, and even if you’re naturally gifted, it’s expecting a lot to be able to learn the complexities of an entire language is such a short space of time.

Onlingo are adamant though. So adamant that they’re willing to offer you a free trial to see for sure. Simply process your details on their website and they will send you a free sample of the course materials. It’s a nice touch, and good for those who remain on the fence. But do make sure to read the terms and conditions regarding the free trial process as failing to cancel in the event that you’re not satisfied will result in you being charged for the next month’s worth of lessons.

Time will tell whether Onlingo sees the same level of success as some of the other courses we’ve documented on this site. If you’re looking for the best value deal, we would recommend you check out our course reviews section.

There will be several posts over the coming weeks and we will look more closely at what Onlingo offers. If you’re interested in trying the program for free, head on over to the Onlingo website to sign up for your free trial.

Please note, the Onlingo course is only open to residents in the United States.