Ling

Game-style language app covering many less common languages.

Verified facts: 3 of 3
Alternatives ranked: 5
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About Ling

Ling, sometimes called Ling App, uses short game-like lessons, flashcards, quizzes, dialogues and an AI chatbot to teach dozens of languages, including many that the big apps ignore, such as Thai, Khmer, Tagalog, Lao and other Southeast Asian and Eastern European languages. Lessons use native-speaker audio and are organised into units for beginners. It is made by Simya Solutions, a small company that also built a dedicated Thai app. The free tier gives the first units for each language, and monthly, annual or lifetime plans unlock the rest, with a trial on annual plans. Depth varies by language: some courses are thin and the format won't take you past beginner or lower-intermediate level. It runs on iOS, Android and the web. Ling suits travellers and heritage learners who need basics in a language other apps don't offer.

Best for: Travellers and heritage learners who need basics in a less common language.

What works

Covers many languages other apps skip
Native-speaker audio and game-like lessons
Free units to try each language

Why people leave

Course depth varies by language
Mostly beginner-level content
Trial only with annual plans

Top Ling alternatives

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1
Duolingo
Free and more polished for the major languages it covers.
66.5
2
Drops
Visual vocabulary games across 55+ languages.
62.6
3
Mango Languages
70+ languages, often free through a public library.
59.6
4
italki
Find a human tutor for almost any less common language.
57.2
5
Glossika
Sentence-based speaking practice in 60+ languages.
55.3

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Ling: common questions

Is Ling free?

Ling has a free plan and paid plans. Free tier: 2 free units for new users (checked on Ling's own site).

Is Ling open source?

No, Ling is not open source.

What platforms does Ling run on?

Ling is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Ling?

The highest-ranked Ling alternatives right now are Duolingo, Drops and Mango Languages. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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