Linguin

Android iOS

Reading

Linguin is a language‑learning app that lets users improve a target language by reading short stories, articles and folklore while listening to accompanying audio recordings and transcripts. Users select texts, read them, listen to the narration, and use built‑in translations to reinforce vocabulary. The app also lets learners create custom flash‑card decks for vocabulary practice and tracks progress with streaks. Its approach is based on comprehensible input, offering a range of content for intermediate learners across several languages.

Key Features

Vocabulary Reading Listening Flashcards Pronunciation Stories / Articles Podcasts Progress Tracking

Methodology

Comprehensible Input

Languages Available

French Spanish German Italian Hindi Japanese

Proficiency Levels

Intermediate

40.3K

Downloads

3.50 / 5

User Rating

Languages

Freemium

Pricing

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