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Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Lingoo

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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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    English for kids

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    Learn new languages in a simple and enjoyable manner

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    Free real-time conversations with native speakers ⚡

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    Actually learn a new language without any of the fuss

    2024 · airlearn.com · its alternatives →

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    The easiest way to learn a language

    2019 · its alternatives →

  6. 6GA

    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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    Lingocat▲437

    Become fluent faster through conversational practice

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Lingvist▲368

    Take your language skills to the next level

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    Free real-time conversations with native speakers ⚡

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    Duolingo▲310

    Learn languages completely free.

    2013 · its alternatives →

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    Practice languages on Widgets. Launch offer: LIFETIME FREE

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Acquire languages on the go from the news, videos etc.

    2025 · lingochampion.com · its alternatives →

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    Language learning anywhere: from Apple Watch to the Mac

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    Language learning, one story at a time

    Mar 2026 · lingofable.com · its alternatives →

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    Learn languages the smart way

    2025 · lingomitra.com · its alternatives →

  16. 16AJ

    Hey HN, it’s been 8 years since I posted on here about the launch of my Japanese dictionary app Nihongo [0] and I’m finally back with a new app: Nihongo Lessons! Think of Nihongo Lessons as the textbook to Nihongo’s dictionary. It’s an app for learning Japanese, specifically made for learners who are serious about becoming fluent, and want a guided set of content that will help them efficiently acquire vocabulary and grammar. The project came about when Adam Shapiro of Japanese Level Up (Jalup) [1] announced last April that he was shutting Jalup down. As a fan of Adam’s work I was bummed to…

    2022 · lessons.nihongo-app.com · its alternatives →

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    Speak a new language with confidence

    2018 · its alternatives →

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    Lingbe▲92

    Practice a language with native speakers

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    Learn languages faster by video chatting with natives

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    Yenga▲133

    Don't study a language, speak it!

    2018 · its alternatives →

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    Orenoo▲63

    All-in-one english dictionary web app for language learners

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    Language learning activity tracker for Android

    2021 · its alternatives →

  23. 23LJ

    Hi HN, Just wanted to share a tool i've been working on to help with my own study routine. It’s a browser extension called Lingoku. The idea is simple: we spend hours browsing the web in English every day. This tool replaces some of the english words with Japanese vocabulary based on your japanese level (Similar to Toucan, but with a better user experience). It’s basically an attempt to make the "i+1" method actually passive, you understand the sentence because it's mostly english, but you pick up Japanese words naturally from the context. It uses an LLM in the backend to make sure the…

    Dec 2025 · lingoku.ai · its alternatives →

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    Glosso▲63

    Learn a language to unlock social media

    May 2026 · glosso.fr · its alternatives →

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