Learn a language
like a grown-up.
Smarter than streaks.
An AI tutor that explains corrections — not a multiple-choice quiz with a guilt-tripping mascot. Build your vocabulary, get real grammar feedback, practice in 17 languages.
You finished
500 lessons.
You still can't order coffee.
Cartoon mascots and streak-shaming work great for kids. For adults who actually want to use a language, they're noise. You don't need another quiz — you need a tutor that explains why you got it wrong, then helps you remember it.
Everything you need.
None of the bullshit.
Everything inside Lingo, live.
AI tutor, your word list, practice games, dashboard, lesson paths — five product surfaces, one app. Powered by Google Gemini.
Words come back when you'd forget.
Every word tracks your difficulty, last review, and streak. The app surfaces it the moment you'd start to forget.
Start at your actual level.
Adaptive 5-minute test pegs you to A1–C2, then seeds 50 starter words at your level.
Build YOUR vocabulary.
Save words from anywhere — lessons, chats, your own list. 100 free, 2,000 on Real Deal.
Practice speaking out loud.
Say it, we transcribe. Works on iOS, Android, and web. (We don't grade your accent — you're learning, not auditioning.)
7 games. Your words.
Crosswords, word hunts, image match, dictation — all built from the words you actually saved. No generic banks, no filler.
A path when you want one.
Pre-built lessons from A1 to C2 — or build your own and share it. The structure's there if you need it; out of your way if you don't.
Catches the
"por" vs "para"
moment.
Every Spanish learner butchers this. Most apps mark it wrong and move on. Lingo's tutor explains the rule, gives you a memorable example, and queues it for spaced review.
Three steps. No streaks, no shame.
Take the placement test
A 5-minute adaptive quiz pegs you to A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, or C2. Your starting vocabulary loads automatically.
Practice with the AI tutor
Chat in your target language. Every mistake gets explained. Words you struggle with get saved.
Words come back when you forget
Spaced repetition surfaces them at the moment you would forget. Practiced via games or flashcards — you choose.
We're not for
everyone.
If you love streaks, leagues, and gem economies — keep your owl. If you want to actually speak a language? Read on.
Comparison reflects publicly available standard-tier features as of April 2026. Premium tiers (Duolingo Max, Babbel Live) include additional AI and live-tutor capabilities. We're rooting for everyone learning a language — pick the one that works for you.
Real adults.
Real progress.
Free works.
Real Deal works harder.
100 free vocabulary words and 15 AI tutor turns daily — forever. Real Deal unlocks 2,000 words and unlimited AI tutor turns for $7.99/mo.
- 100 words
- 15 AI turns/day
- 17 languages
- 2,000 words
- Unlimited AI tutor turns
- 7-day free trial