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LingQ

Learn languages by reading and listening to content you enjoy, with built-in lookups and review.

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About LingQ

LingQ is built on comprehensible input: you learn by reading and listening to lots of interesting material at your level. Its library has lessons, podcasts and stories in 50-plus languages, and you can import articles, ebooks, YouTube videos and Netflix subtitles. As you read, you tap unknown words for definitions, save them as LingQs and track how many words you know, with flashcard review built in, and browser extensions help bring web content into the app. It was co-founded by polyglot Steve Kaufmann. A free account lets you read but limits how many words you can save; Premium removes the limits. The interface is busy and imported content can be messy, and it isn't designed for absolute beginners or speaking practice. It runs on the web, iOS and Android. LingQ suits intermediate learners who want to build vocabulary through reading.

Best for: Intermediate learners who want to learn through lots of reading and listening.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Import articles, books and videos as lessons
  • Tracks known words across everything you read
  • Supports 50+ languages

Why people leave

  • Cluttered interface
  • Free account limits saved words
  • Not suited to complete beginners or speaking

Top LingQ alternatives

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  1. 1Readlang logo
    Readlang

    Lighter, cheaper reading tool with click-to-translate and flashcards.

    66.5
  2. 2Migaku logo
    Migaku

    Immersion tools for video and web content with one-click flashcards.

    62.6
  3. 3Lingopie logo
    Lingopie

    Learn from TV shows with interactive subtitles.

    59.6
  4. 4FluentU logo
    FluentU

    Curated videos with interactive captions and quizzes.

    57.2
  5. 5Du
    Du Chinese

    Graded Chinese readers with built-in audio for Mandarin learners.

    55.3

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LingQ: common questions

Is LingQ free?

LingQ has a free plan and paid plans.

Is LingQ open source?

No, LingQ is not open source.

What platforms does LingQ run on?

LingQ is available for Web, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

What are the best alternatives to LingQ?

The highest-ranked LingQ alternatives right now are Readlang, Migaku and Lingopie. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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