Linguar
Language exchange with real people — and AI on your side
What it does
Linguar pairs you with a tandem partner — you're learning their language, they're learning yours. Text, voice, and video are built in, with AI on your side: inline translations and explanations without leaving the chat. Highlight any word or correction and it becomes a spaced-repetition flashcard. Unlike lesson apps, everything you learn comes from real conversations with a real person. Free to use, built by a solo founder learning Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh City.
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