Language In Use vs LingQ
Both apps teach you a language by reading it and saving the words you don't know. The difference is where the reading comes from and what you pay for.
The short version
- Pick LingQ if you want to import your own books, podcasts and videos, and you already know what you want to read.
- Pick Language In Use if you want posts already written for your level, A1 to C2, so you can open one and start reading straight away, for free.
Side by side
| Language In Use | LingQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Where the reading comes from | A curated feed of posts graded by CEFR level | Mostly content you import yourself, plus its library |
| Levels | Every post is marked A1 to C2 | You judge the difficulty of what you import |
| Free plan | Everything core is free, ad-supported | Free with limits |
Also in Language In Use
- 16 practice games built from the words you save, in the app
- Full verb conjugation tables for all six languages
- Learning groups, learner chat and a directory of teachers, schools and translators
- Posts in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German and Portuguese
Questions
Is Language In Use free like LingQ's free plan?
Yes. Reading every graded post, tapping words for their meaning, verb conjugation, the community and all the games are free. Premium in the app only removes ads and daily limits.
Can I import my own texts?
No. Language In Use is built around a curated feed of posts written and graded for learners, so you don't need to find or import anything.
Which languages can I learn?
English, Spanish, Italian, French, German and Portuguese.
Try a graded post now
No import, no setup. Pick your language and level and start reading.