Is LingQ Worth It in 2024? HONEST REVIEW & ADVICE
Video Overview & Insights
LingQ is a good tool for comprehensible input and if used properly can also be useful to improve some speaking skills. But it has its limitations.
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What frustrates me so much about LingQ is that they don't have a proper dictionary with proper translations. Everything is crowd-sourced. A lot of word translations are badly spelled, some are even outright false. So every time you create a new LingQ (in yellow), you basically have to research and type in the translation yourself, which takes a huge amount of time. I don't know why they wouldn't have their own dictionary. They could even create one themselves with AI these days. It would speed up the whole process by 10x and make it way more enjoyable.
More User Perspectives
LingQ is the best!
@franciscosantosaraujojunio2846Where can I find the 2000 most important words but in the Russian language ???
@bayonzoozd236Start at 5:00 min
@kimberlynortonNative German speaker here. The German sounds pretty good. It’s not weird.
@kolsimchaCan i learn a language without using LingQ ??
@sleeplessinstockwell'time on this planet is limited' , proceeds to waffle on for 5 minutes and not get to the point of the video 😂
@lydiadavidson8946I love grammar but hate doing space repetition tests or whatever they are called. I also love reading and listening to stuff.
@SwedishpolymathLol. How many in your audience know who Gordon Ryan is? Bit of a niche example to make point is all :)
@Contrail4damn, no more enjoying the process
@HassanKhalilGod no. Use Lingq for comprehensible input.
@portraitofalionWould you be able create a video showcasing how you make the flashcards and use them?
@anisolo07Mikel,
Might be contentious to the 'church of input' but a combination of your deliberate practice method, the AI tools, and a spreadsheet program have absolutely killed both LingQ and Glossika for me.
I know I am glad that my business isn't language learning apps like them because anyone tech savvy can now design something that is a better fit for them for either free, or a couple of months subscriptions to relevant AI programs, which for many they are probably already subscribed too.
In addition dual texts and graded reader type materials can now be created so easily around topics that are customised to the learner that I see very little point paying someone else for their effort.
Those who are refusing to learn any tech tools or are absolutely too lazy to do anything themselves may still buy into these courses and programs, especially with the marketing efforts, but I think it is a 'mugs game'.
Thank you for all you share. You transformed my language learning.
AR
Glossika vs LingQ, which is better?
@Leandromunoz97