Many online language-learning apps help users learn a new language from the comfort of their homes. One of them is Lingopie, which makes learning fun and easy.
In this Lingopie review, we will share all about the language app and discuss whether it’s worth the hype.
LingoPie has been making waves in the language learning industry as it uses real TV shows and movies to help you learn a new language.
Lingopie is also known as the ‘Netflix of language learning.’ It provides a vast library of video content in various languages.
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It has an interactive caption layer and allows users to click on a word for an individual translation and grammar explanation.
Who Started Lingopie?
David Datny and Roy Oppenheim are the brains behind Lingopie which was launched in 2019. David at present is the CEO, while Roy manages the product division.
Lingopie has its headquarters in New York, USA. However, some team members operate from Argentina, Israel, Brazil, and many other places across the world.
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Lingopie Languages Content
Lingopie currently has Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Russian languages that a user can learn. Recent add-ons are Japanese and Korean.
Those who wish to learn English can do so here. As soon as you sign up and subscribe, you will get access to all the Lingopie content, irrespective of your target language.
It also has a music option which is only available in Spanish and Korean. Also some kid-friendly content
How Does Lingopie Work?
You have on-demand videos and each of them comes with 2 sets of interactive subtitles (English and the language you’re studying).
To get the meaning of a word, all you need to do is tap on the subtitles.
You will not only get its meaning but also whether it is singular/plural, masculine/feminine, etc. Tapping on the light bulb symbol will give you a detailed grammatical explanation.
The flashcard option is another feature that is a huge help in understanding a word or a phrase. The word can also be added to your flashcard deck to review later.
Different learning modes can be added or switched off by toggling the button.
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Learners can review, quiz, and track their progress easily on the platform. It helps learners to improve their listening skills and also increase their vocabulary.
The two pillars for learning a new language. It also uses speech recognition technology that records your voice and then grades your pronunciation on a scale from 1 to 100.
It has a loop setting that makes the scene repeat itself until you understand it perfectly. Users can also control the playback speed. This feature is quite helpful for beginners to understand the language at their own pace.
Lingopie Cost
Lingopie subscription options are quite affordable and there are three plans to choose from.
- Three months — $36 (Lingopie’s 3 monthly plan is billed Quarterly).
- Annual plan — $144 and is billed annually.
- Family & Friends Plan — 4 Users can use Lingopie on one subscription for $99 (Lifetime subscription — $650)
The company also runs special promotions where one can get discounts. An annual plan has a $72 (or $6 per month) discount and the lifetime subscription has a discount of $200.
It also has a seven-day free trial that helps in checking out the app before signing up for a monthly or annual subscription.
Lingopie Language Options:
Here are all the language courses available on Lingopie:
- French
- German
- Italian
- Korean
- Japanese
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
Lingopie Pros & Cons
Here are all pros and cons of Lingopie:
Pros
- Huge library of quality content.
- Simple to use and navigate.
- Shows categorized by region.
- Beautifully and professionally designed.
- Competitively priced.
Cons
- Subtitles are not always accurate.
- Limited Language Selections.
- Lack of Verbal skills.
- Not a unique concept.
- Lacks decent filtering.
- Not ideal for absolute beginners.
Is Lingopie Worth It?
Finally, the main question is Lingopie worth the hype?
After going through its features, pros and cons, we find the subscription plans are affordable, however, there is no clear curriculum and the learners are left to figure out how to get the best from the app.
We think as long as you have a basic foundation of the language, you wish to learn then go for Lingopie.
However, it is good as a supplemental resource and not as a standalone programme for beginners.