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Parley
by Parley
What Parley is
Parley is a free vocabulary trainer for Linux and Windows. It supports memorizing foreign-language vocabulary and other learning material with spaced repetition. Practice options include flash cards, mixed letters, multiple-choice questions, written answers, and language-specific exercises. Those language exercises cover articles, comparison forms, conjugations, synonyms, antonyms, and paraphrases. Vocabulary collections can be downloaded through Get Hot New Stuff or created with the built-in editor, which can select multiple rows and change their word type together. Parley imports version 1 files from vokabeln.de and saves collections in its kvtml format. Images must be local files, while sound references can use remote URLs. Linux installation is listed through AppStream stores, distribution package managers, and Flathub; Windows downloads include nightly builds. The application is licensed under GPL-2.0+. KDE provides a handbook, wiki, forum, mailing list, chat channel, and bug reporting. The listed release is version 26.08.2 dated 2026-10-08.
Who it suits
Parley suits learners building vocabulary sets on Linux or Windows, especially those who want spaced repetition and varied language exercises. It also fits users who create, import, or download collections.
What it does well
- Spaced repetition learning
- Several practice modes
- Language-specific exercises
- Built-in collection editor
- Linux and Windows support
What to know first
- No mobile apps
- Images must be local files
- Windows download includes nightly builds
- No free trial
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Parley | Free vocabulary trainer · Linux and Windows downloads | Free |
As apps.kde.org lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Parley offers a broad set of vocabulary exercises and collection tools at no cost. Its desktop focus and lack of mobile apps matter when choosing where to study.
Facts from Parley's own pages
- Editing
- The editor supports selecting multiple rows and changing their word type together. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1996 · apps.kde.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · apps.kde.org, 19 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany · apps.kde.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Import
- The page says Parley can import version 1 files from vokabeln.de and save them in its native kvtml format. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Language exercises
- Language-specific exercises include articles, comparison forms, conjugations, synonyms, antonyms, and paraphrases. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Latest listed release
- The page lists version 26.08.2 dated 2026-10-08. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Learning method
- It uses spaced repetition to support learning. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Linux installation
- The official page offers Linux installation through AppStream application stores, distribution package managers, and Flathub. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Media limits
- Images must be local files, while sound file locations can use remote URLs. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- No · apps.kde.org, 19 Sept 2026
- Personalized review
- Yes · apps.kde.org, 19 Sept 2026
- Practice modes
- Practice modes include flash cards, mixed letters, multiple choice, written answers, and language-specific exercises. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Parley is a vocabulary trainer for memorizing vocabulary, including foreign-language vocabulary and other learning tasks. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Source license
- The application page lists Parley under GPL-2.0+. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The KDE page links to a Parley handbook, UserBase Wiki, forum, mailing list, chat channel, and bug reporting. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Vocabulary collections
- Collections can be downloaded through Get Hot New Stuff or created with the built-in editor. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Windows installation
- The official page lists Windows as another platform and links to a Windows download for nightly builds. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
Where Parley stands on Freedom251
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