LingQ | Learn Languages
- 78 of 100 · reviews
- 4.8of 5 · store
- 9,802ratings on the App Store
- 500reviews read
An editorial reading of the saved reviews
One of the few tools that genuinely builds listening comprehension and reading ability through immersion in real content. Users choose their own materials, words are tracked automatically, and progress is visible. Weak spots: clunky interface and inaccurate translations for some languages (Japanese).
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What people use it for
Those who already know a few hundred words and want to reach a level of understanding authentic speech through reading and listening.
What reviews praise
- You can read and listen to any content in your target language, click unfamiliar words, and see a contextual translation.
- One user reached conversational Ukrainian in two years.
What reviews complain about
- No grammar explanations and no pronunciation feedback.
- The interface is cluttered.
- Not a good fit for absolute beginners: a foundation is required.
What users experience
2 excerpts from the breakdown. These are individual cases, not a verdict on all users.
This is probably the best app overall for comprehensible input. I have used many language learning apps and nothing comes close to LingQ for this approach unless you are learning Spanish, where Dreaming Spanish might be the stronger option.
I switched to LingQ from another app that I had been using for several years. I am actually learning again now that I have been using LingQ for a few months. I would compare the two apps to riding a bicycle: one is like riding with training wheels, and LingQ lets you actually ride.
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