AI · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to LelaAI
Learn languages by reading real articles
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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I've been working on a little side project that combines Duolingo-like listening comprehension exercises with real content . Every video is transcribed to get much better transcripts than the closed captions. I filter on high quality transcripts, and afterwards a LLM selects only plausible segments for the exercises. This seems to work well for quality control and seems to be reliable enough for these short exercises. Would love your thoughts!
2025 · app.fluentsubs.com · its alternatives →
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Learn any language by reading what you love. Click words to translate, build vocabulary with smart flashcards, and read articles, books, and web pages in 100+ languages. Free to start.
2015 · readlang.com · its alternatives →
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Hi! Wanted to share the project I really wanted to have. TLDR; this app lets you create your own list of words and you get a Duolingo-like experience (kind of, still needs a lot of features) practicing those words in their context. My English is not the best but not the worst either. But I realized I can't boost it up after a certain level! In my belief, in order to truly learn a language, you need to be exposed to that language often. Vocabulary is the key factor here if you really want to improve in any language. My experience is that when I read a book to improve my English vocabulary, I…
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, For over two years I've been working on an App to learn languages (currently French, Italian and Spanish), together with my partner, a language teacher. I think it is finally ready to share with this community! The idea is to introduce vocabulary and grammar whilst you read eBooks in your own language. I've found that it is easier to remember vocabulary 'in context' and with regular repetition. Plus you don't have to carve out dedicated time for language learning. Other apps require you to build a habit around various exercises or ‘games’, whereas lots of people already read books.…
2024 · glossarie.app · its alternatives →
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Toku Reader▲111Read & listen to native Japanese and Chinese, tap any word
Jul 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Learn your Duolingo vocabulary while browsing the web
2023 · duoninja.com · its alternatives →
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Linguadrop▲15Master any language by reading real news articles daily
2025 · linguadrop.com · its alternatives →
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Relingo▲81Master vocabulary unconsciously via videos and articles
2022 · relingo.net · its alternatives →
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Voca▲100Boost your english vocabulary faster with content you like
2023 · voca-app.com · its alternatives →
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Blarma▲81Build vocabulary - learn words & languages with techniques
2022 · blarma.com · its alternatives →
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Learn 100+ languages by reading your favorite stuff
2021 · languagecrush.com · its alternatives →
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Use snapchat to learn a language - we explain how
2016 · fluentlanguage.co.uk · its alternatives →
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Learn a language from material you are interested in.
2024 · langalearn.com · its alternatives →
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Hi! I'm living as an expat in France and I had a hard time following the news. So I've been working on Fluentsubs that turns YouTube content into a language learning experience. YouTube videos up to 20 minutes can be transcribed and listened to. At the same time I made it easy to lookup certain words and automatically add spaced repetition cards using the given context. This means that you can also rehearse with a real voice and not with AI dubs. This works especially well for the somewhat smaller languages that have a small track on Duolingo, and now are desperately looking for content…
2025 · fluentsubs.com · its alternatives →
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GrokVocab▲11Hi HN, As a non-native speaker, I improved my vocabulary by reading English novels. At the time, it felt like a clever hack. It was hard and sometimes took me hours to read a single page(because I had to constantly look up words), but I pushed through because I enjoyed reading, especially fiction. I would never have put in the same effort to create flashcards or word lists and then memorize words. Learning works for me when it becomes a side effect of something engaging. Even now, if I want to learn a new programming language or framework, I skim the basics, pick a small project, and learn…
2025 · grokvocab.com · its alternatives →
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Newslang▲10Read news in the language you are learning - on your level
2025 · newslang.io · its alternatives →
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Hey HN! I’m Alex, and one of my favorite ways to learn languages is by reading novels. Currently I’m reading 三体 (3 body problem), but one problem I've always had is it takes ages to look up words, and add them to Anki flashcards so I can remember them. 三体 is especially brutal with so much sci-fi vocab. That’s why I built Readly. I snap a pic of the page I’m reading, it loads the text in-app and lets me lookup words, add to Anki-style flashcards, or ask AI questions about the text, all in a single tap. It's a huge time saver. My specific learning strategy, if anyone wants to replicate it: 1.…
2025 · readly.ink · its alternatives →
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Read foreign books. Tap any word. Build your vocabulary.
Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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