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24 alternatives to Read Leo

Learn a new language by reading... in that language. Wow!

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Read Leo launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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    Learn a language by reading

    2015 · readlang.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 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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    Stamper▲131

    Learn languages by reading and writing letters

    2024 · stamper.enriquesp.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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    LelaAI▲134

    Learn languages by reading real articles

    Mar 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    LangRead▲127

    Read books, learn languages one word at a time

    2025 · langread.online · its alternatives →

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    Maspeak▲93

    Learn words in a new language

    2018 · maspeak.com · its alternatives →

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    Topics▲169

    Turn your favorite topics into personalized Spanish practice

    2024 · my-topics.io · its alternatives →

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    WexLang▲64

    Learn a language by reading whatever you like

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    App to get you speaking new languages fluently

    2020 · optilingo.com · its alternatives →

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    Learn 100+ languages by reading your favorite stuff

    2021 · languagecrush.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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    Hi HN, I’m Pablo, I built this application to learn languages using podcasts: https://www.langturbo.com (No signup required) There are a lot of tools to learn languages, but most of them focus on beginners (understandably so, that’s where the money is) but not many exist that target intermediate or advanced learners. The ones that exist make you find content on your own and then import that into their apps, which can be tricky when you don’t know where to look. LangTurbo has a unique curated database of podcasts by language (some even have dialect labels) that you can browse by…

    2025 · langturbo.com · its alternatives →

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    Relingo▲81

    Master vocabulary unconsciously via videos and articles

    2022 · relingo.net · its alternatives →

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    Learn new words in foreign languages

    2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Learn a new language with live streamed classes

    2021 · chatterbug.com · its alternatives →

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    CapWords▲135

    Learn a new language with AI-powered object recognition

    2025 · capwords.app · its alternatives →

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    Lexios▲76

    Learn vocabulary effortlessy while browsing the web

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    Pleo▲106

    Learning languages by watching movies

    2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Blarma▲81

    Build vocabulary - learn words & languages with techniques

    2022 · blarma.com · its alternatives →

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    Learn languages by reading

    2025 · readpoly.com · its alternatives →

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    Learn the words you translate with one click

    2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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