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Basic Info

Cost
Free, Subscription
Free, Subscription
One Time Purchase
TL;DR
LingQ helps you learn by reading and listening to interesting content. It tracks your known words and lets you look up and save new vocabulary from context.
Speakly focuses on teaching the 4,000 most frequently used words of a language. It uses spaced repetition and real-life scenarios to help you communicate effectively as quickly as possible.
A highly effective audio course that teaches you to build sentences from scratch. Excellent for speaking and listening but lacks reading or writing components.

Description

Description

LingQ is a language learning platform built on the principle of comprehensible input. It provides a vast library of articles, podcasts, interviews, and books, often with accompanying audio. As users read and listen, they can instantly look up new words and save them as "LingQs" for later review with a built-in spaced repetition system. The app visually tracks vocabulary growth, allowing learners to choose content suited to their level. It's an excellent tool for intermediate to advanced learners looking to expand their vocabulary and improve comprehension through massive exposure to authentic material.

Speakly’s methodology is built on teaching the 4,000 most statistically useful words of a target language. The app uses spaced repetition flashcards, listening exercises, and simulated conversations to embed these high-frequency words and phrases. By prioritizing practical vocabulary, Speakly helps beginners and intermediate learners build conversational confidence quickly. While light on deep grammar, its practical approach is highly efficient for those whose primary goal is to start speaking.

The Paul Noble Method is a purely audio-based course designed to get you speaking quickly and without stress. It avoids rote memorization, instead teaching you how to build sentences using a small set of high-frequency words and simple grammar rules. This approach is highly effective for developing foundational conversational skills and can be used passively, such as during a commute. Its primary limitation is the complete absence of reading or writing practice, and it is intended to build a core competency rather than advanced fluency.

Features

Key Features
Comprehensible Input, Immersion, Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, Article Based, Audio Based, Vocabulary Builder
Vocabulary Builder, Spaced Repetition, Communicative Approach, Listening Comprehension, Bite Sized Lessons
Audio Based, Communicative Approach, Speaking Practice, Comprehensible Input, Passive Learning

Limitations

Known Issues
Limited Speaking Practice, Weak Grammar Explanation, Passive Learning Focus
Weak Grammar Explanation, Small Language Selection
Shallow Content, Passive Learning Focus, No Reading Writing

Core Methodology & Pedagogy

Comprehensible Input
Immersion
Communicative Approach

Content & Material Type

Spaced Repetition
Audio Based
Article Based

Primary Skill Focus

Vocabulary Builder
Speaking Practice
Listening Comprehension
Reading Comprehension

Learning Context & Style

Bite Sized Lessons
Passive Learning
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