LingQ | Learn 42 Languages App Reviews

Better than Duolingo, but ought to be used at least a half hour a day for progress. Pay for the premium version - it's worth it.

So far I’m at a high a2 in Spanish lots of content on here and the app makes it pretty easy to import your own allowing you to Scan with the camera pages one after another you could import any book if you took a bit of time also other with methods to but, wish it was easier to find content on my level though and more of it that’s not dry is my biggest issue good app at any level for sure

Of all the language learning resources and apps available, LingQ is by far the greatest! Having a fun way to increase the input of my target language (Arabic) has really changed my approach to learning a new language!

I’m glad I finally got on the bandwagon. This is a super app. It does everything that I was trying to do with ChatGPT and more…except 1000x better. I can upload my own lessons, it creates text to speech on the fly, translations, and so much more. But it’s not for the faint of heart. This is if you want to create your own personal study plan, and it really doesn’t provide much structure or guidance. So if you’re looking for a fully guided course, this is probably not it. However, those fully guid

I hate the green text it’s too similar to blue. At least give us the option to change it’s like 4 lines of code max. Otherwise best language app

Having tried several language learning apps, I have found this one to be the most effective. While many apps focus on grammar and vocabulary, LingQ focuses on immersion, which we all know is essential to acquiring a new language. One of the distinguishing features is the ability to import content in the language you want to study. This allows you to read or listen to stuff you would consume anyway, making language acquisition almost a secondary concern. In addition, the AI chatbot is super helpf

I love using this app to learn a new language. I’ve used different methods and apps to try learning Greek, Czech, Croatian, Serbian, Hungarian, Bulgarian, etc. with very limited learning only enough to barely get by when traveling. I’m now learning Romanian using LingQ and I’ve learned so much. I know “romance” languages are considered easier but not for me for some strange reason. I actually prefer Slavic based languages. Pair using the app with Steve’s videos on YouTube—great tips and suggesti

While I’d like to see more efficient and available multimedia integration, I appreciate the breadth of options available to engage. It seems like a great app that is adaptable to improvements

Choose from thousands of articles or import your own, then pull vocabulary that you want to know. Lets me study words that are meaningful — could be a clear intro to the app but I’m figuring it out. Bought a subscription because it’s very useful.

Took some getting use to, but this is by far the best language tool I’ve found.

Developers: amazing job harnessing AI and other tools for both transcription and, if desired, simplification of text. And please DO NOT MAKE THIS FREE. Free is seductive, but it ultimately devalues everything it touches. 9/8/24 update: one of the two apps I use constantly for language learning.

Hands down the best app for learning. Combined with tutoring, some grammatical studies, and a bit of comp version, LingQ has helped me learn super fast.

I love this app and use it all the time. I have used it for 5 years and it has helped me learn 4 languages. It is great! I am so thankful that there is an app like this that I can save my progress and track my language progress so easily.

The best app I’ve used for my SLs!

This app is one where you can literally feel the progress and get to track that progress. I’ve tried finding something but it doesn’t exist.

I’ve used a few learning methods but this is best

This app is a true pioneer in the language learning sector. Steve Kaufmann, you are awesome. The app doesnt stop improving either. It has everything you would need to learn a language.

HSK6 Certified with 90% of my study time from LingQ. Hoping to pass the DELFB2 in a few months, same story. Stick with it, find content that works for you, that’s the point!

Of all apps I’ve used, I think this is the best resource for intermediate + language learners

Best learning App for Chinese

I’ve tried every app and LingQ is the REAL DEAL for learner autonomy ❤️✌🏻

This along with Anki and Midori for iOS (a Japanese dictionary) are my long term favorite learning apps for languages. I can’t stand DuoLingo. I rage quit it the moment it tells me I’m wrong and I’m not or I just don’t care about that one small detail. But importing native content that is synched to all my devices is amazing. Having LingQ highlight the I know words actually makes reading easier because I automatically know to look those words up.

It combines the best features of every other language app that I have ever used! And it’s affordable!

I’ve been learning Russian for the past ~900 days and LingQ is a fun alternative to watching videos. It’s helped take me from a vocabulary of maybe 50 words up to around 6,000. It’s also useful for seeing Russian cases used in context. It’s easy to import transcripts from videos and podcasts so I can read them at my own pace, and I like how it tracks my progress and has quick access to definitions. The app is definitely worth the money. I highly recommend!

This, out of all my language learning apps is the best one. It’s definitely worth the subscription fee.

This is the best learning app I ever found, and I used so many. It’s the only app I pay money for.

Happy Father’s Day to Steve. You and your son have made a great app. Not made for incipients but very easy to learn languages with some grasp.

I’ve struggled to read in French but LingQ makes it very seamless and I’ve been able to read so much more than I would have otherwise. Would recommend if you are looking to increase your immersion in a foreign language. Also very easy to upload your own files and lessons.

Very valuable learning recourses, more than fair price! 😊

If you are patient with the learning curve, this app is by far the best I’ve encountered. It combines every key element of language learning except the physical human. Use of this app is well worth the cost. It supports all major languages and is an indispensable tool.

For those who need only your will, look no further

Please add more languages such as ASL and other sign languages please

I’ve never had any luck with language apps. I knew Spanish when I was young, and relearning it by studying vocabulary was always this boring slog, and I’d fall off the wagon sooner or later. This is more involved, but it also actually works for me, so I’ll take it. I’m already (probably too soon) planning to try French again when I have Spanish down a bit more. Exciting!

Very good. Highly recommended as it fits my jump right in mentality which I think is the best way. However for more distant languages you will want to consult other materials that handle more basic things like pronunciation and alphabet beforehand because

There is lots of good content and I like the ability to import your own lessons from text or YouTube videos. The transcripts often lack formatting and punctuation, and inability to highlight across lines or pages is annoying. iPhone app automatically marks all new words as “known” if you accidentally scroll page.

This is a really good app if you like learning by immersion, or need to practice listening. I’ve only been using it for a couple weeks, and Im already getting better at speaking and listening in Spanish. Also, the lingq-ing system makes it kind of fun and easy to learn vocabulary. It isn’t a guided course or anything so I would recommend using another app like Duolingo to get an introduction in the language, but once you know the basics this app is amazing.

I’ve tried for years to use apps for language learning without real success. After watching an interview with Steven Kaufmann, I took a chance with LingQ and it’s the best. It’s natural, not full of meandering and gets to the point. Read, build using content clues, translate, read, repeat. Thank you, random Canadian man. You’ve created something amazing.

Love the new transcribe feature to take any audio and turn it into a transcribed lesson. Works perfectly for any Arabic dialect. This is a game changer!!! Thanks so much for your constant drive for innovation.

This app has the potential to be incredible and game changing, but the audio doesn’t match up with the sentences. I’ve emailed their support countless times, and nothing they suggest will fix the problem, and it’s been happening with multiple languages and lesson types. Without the audio matching the text, the app isn’t very powerful as a learning tool. Hopefully they can get this fixed.

I’m learning a much broader range of concepts in my target language than I have with other language apps. It’s not as naturally addictive as Duolingo, but it has far more versatility.

While I sincerely hope Steve and team hope to continue adding even more languages (Kyrgyz please!) this remains one of the best language learning methods out there, bar none.

Best app out there and well worth the price

The gold lies within the paid version. It is great for novice to expert. It was material to get you started and you can add your own material as well. This is a must for any learner that wants to learn through the researched proven method of massive input suitable to one’s level. Keep it comprehensible and compelling. Best of luck on your language journeys.

Some of the definitions of words are incorrect, which I can deal with by looking them up elsewhere. However, today when i opened up the app all my new vocabulary words are gone from the vocabulary section. That’s quite disappointing because I spent time curating and developing that list.

Some of the languages offered, like Persian for example, are lacking. The Persian course offers a lesson on the alphabet and allows access to some short stories where you can hear Persian being spoken, but you wouldn’t be able to get even a basic grasp of the Persian language by using this app alone.