Learn languages by reading what you love
LingoBlend uses AI to partially translate any text into your target language. Read articles, books, and more — with just the right amount of challenge.
Once when I was six years old I saw a magnífica picture in a book about the selva called True Stories from Nature.
It showed a boa constrictor tragando an animal. In the book it said: “Boa constrictors swallow their presa whole, without chewing it.”
After that they are not able to moverse, and they duermen through the six months...
Everything you need to learn a language
Powerful tools working together to build your vocabulary and reading comprehension.
Smart Blend
AI partially translates any text at your chosen difficulty level. Tap any word to see its grammar context — tense, conjugation, and translation — then save the base form or the exact form you encountered.
5 Learning Games
Flashcards, Matching, Fill in the Blank, Listening Quiz, and Word Quiz — with native-quality pronunciation audio, Anki-style spaced repetition, plus an Immersive mode that tests you with images and audio only.
Personal Dictionary
Build your vocabulary your way. Save words while reading, get AI-powered recommendations, or choose from 800 curated word packs across 25 categories.
Graded Stories
Read stories matched to your level from A1 to C2. Every word is tappable — see translations instantly and save new words to your dictionary.
Save from Anywhere
See a word in Safari, an email, or any app? Use the Share Extension to save it to LingoBlend instantly — no context-switching needed.
Photo Import
Point your camera at a menu, sign, or textbook. OCR extracts the text and imports the words directly into your dictionary with translations.
Verb Conjugations
Tap any verb to see full conjugation tables with tenses tailored to your language. AI-generated with proper grammar for all 17 supported languages.
Streaks & Daily Goals
Set a daily practice goal and build your streak. Get smart reminders when you're about to lose your streak, and track your progress over time.
Images & Memory Tricks
Link words to images from millions of photos, and add personal memory tricks. Dual coding makes visual recall 2-3× stronger, while the keyword method boosts retention by 1.5×.
AI Word Stories
AI generates personalized stories using your saved words. Read in a paginated reader or listen with high-quality audio narration. Then answer comprehension questions to test understanding.
Save words while you browse the web
See an unfamiliar word on any website? Save it to your LingoBlend dictionary with one click. No copy-pasting, no switching apps.
Browse the web
Read articles, news, or anything in your target language.
Select & right-click
Highlight any word and right-click to see "Save to LingoBlend".
Saved instantly
The word is translated and added to your dictionary. Practice it later in the app.
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Language acquisition is the process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive and comprehend language. The word aprender means to learn or acquire knowledge through study or experience...
How Smart Blend works
Turn any text into a personalized language lesson in seconds.
Paste text in your language
Copy an article, upload a file, or enter a URL — in a language you already know. LingoBlend will mix in words from the language you're learning.
Set your blend level
Slide to choose how much to translate — from a gentle 10% sprinkle to an immersive 80% blend.
Read and learn
Highlighted words are in your target language. Tap any word to see its grammar context, tense, and meaning — then save it to your dictionary.
Why blending works: the science
Text blending isn't just clever — it's backed by decades of language acquisition research.
Comprehensible Input (i+1)
Language is acquired when learners receive input slightly above their current level. The blend slider gives you adjustable i+1 in real time — always the right amount of challenge.
Code-Switching & Bilingual Processing
Research shows that mixed-language text captures greater attention and enhances vocabulary acquisition. Blending mirrors how bilinguals naturally process language.
Incidental Vocabulary Acquisition
Learners acquire substantial vocabulary naturally through exposure to words in informative contexts — not through isolated memorization. Blended text makes this happen effortlessly.
And every other feature is backed by science too
Spaced Repetition
SM-2 algorithm in all 6 games schedules reviews at optimal intervals — up to 25% higher retention than massed study.
Active Recall
Games force retrieval from memory, producing 51% better retention compared to passive review.
Contextual Learning
Words encountered in rich, varied contexts through stories and sentences are retained significantly better.
Dual Coding Theory
Words paired with images create two memory traces instead of one, making recall 2-3× stronger and more durable.
Keyword Method
Linking new words to familiar sounds or personal stories creates deep encoding — 1.5× better recall than rote memorization.
Narrative Context
Words encountered in stories are retained significantly better than isolated lists — narrative provides meaning, context, and emotional anchoring.
Simple, transparent pricing
Start learning for free. Upgrade when you need more.
Free
Perfect for getting started
Get Started Free- Unlimited word additions
- 3 Smart Blends per month
- Unlimited Basic Blends
- 5 learning games
- Image associations & memory tricks
- Spaced repetition
- A1–A2 graded stories
- 3 word list imports per month
- 3 photo imports per month
- AI Word Stories
- Immersive flashcard mode
- Advanced word packs
- Verb conjugation tables
- B1–C2 stories
Pro
€49.99/year (save 17%)
For serious language learners
Start Pro- Unlimited Smart Blends
- All 6 learning games
- Image associations + Immersive mode
- Spaced repetition
- All graded stories (A1–C2)
- Unlimited photo imports
- Unlimited word list imports
- All 800+ word packs
- AI Word Stories (Read & Listen)
- Smart Blend with grammar context
- Verb conjugation tables
- Premium translations
- Blend from file or URL
- AI-generated sentences
17 languages, one app
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Frequently asked questions
Text blending is LingoBlend's unique approach to language learning. You paste any text — an article, a book chapter, or a URL — and our AI partially translates it into your target language. You control the percentage: at 20% you'll see a few translated words sprinkled in, at 80% most of the text is in your target language. It's like a difficulty dial for reading.
Yes! The free tier includes unlimited word additions, 3 Smart Blends per month, 5 learning games with spaced repetition, A1–A2 graded stories, 3 photo imports per month, and 3 word list imports per month. Pro (€4.99/month or €49.99/year) unlocks unlimited Smart Blends, AI Word Stories, Immersive flashcard mode, advanced word packs, verb conjugation tables, all story levels, and more.
LingoBlend supports 17 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, Hungarian, Finnish, Indonesian, Turkish, Serbian, and Dutch. You can learn any language from any other — all 272 pair combinations work.
LingoBlend uses an Anki-style algorithm (SM-2) that schedules word reviews at increasing intervals based on how well you know each word. New words start with short intervals (10 minutes, 1 hour, 8 hours), then graduate to longer intervals (1, 3, 7, 14, 30, 60, 120 days). Combined with daily goals and streak tracking, this produces up to 25% higher retention than traditional study methods.
Each word in your dictionary has two memory boosters. First, tap "Add Image" to search millions of photos and pick one that captures the word's meaning — research on dual coding (Paivio, 1971) shows this makes recall 2-3× stronger. Second, add a Memory Trick — a personal note linking the word to something you already know (e.g. "pato" means duck and sounds like "pot," so picture a duck with a pot on its head). The keyword method (Atkinson & Raugh, 1975) shows this kind of personal association boosts recall by 1.5× compared to rote memorization. Once you've added images to at least 3 words, you unlock Immersive mode in Flashcards — you see only the image, then try to recall the word.
Yes! Free users can import up to 3 word lists per month from CSV files, plain text, or Anki-formatted exports. Pro users get unlimited imports. You can also use the Photo Import feature to scan foreign text with your camera, or browse pre-built word packs across 25 categories — beginner and intermediate packs are free, while advanced packs are Pro-only.
Word Story is a Pro-exclusive game that generates a personalized short story using your saved dictionary words, entirely in your target language. Choose Read mode for a paginated reader or Listen mode with high-quality audio narration and speed controls. After each story, answer 5 comprehension questions to test your understanding. Up to 20 stories per day.
Absolutely. Your data is stored securely in Firebase with strict access controls — only you can access your vocabulary, progress, and blended texts. We don't sell your data. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
LingoBlend is available on both iOS and Android. All features — Smart Blend, learning games, graded stories, spaced repetition, and more — work on both platforms.
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