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OptiLingo

Language learning app OptiLingo is offering free lifetime access to their app right now. Access the free offer here.

Say goodbye to boring drills and memorization.

Acquire language naturally with interesting, meaningful lessons that don’t leave you frustrated, annoyed, or bored.

Speak confidently from your very first lesson

  • Language is more than basic vocabulary
  • Learning is not the same as winning fake internet points
  • With OptiLingo, we don’t play games
  • If you want to use your language, we’re the right tool for the job

Learning a new language is about more than covering basic vocabulary. It’s about understanding meaning and context. But most language-learning apps fail at this.

They distract you with games and fake internet points as you drag words around your phone screen. Some apps even stalk you daily, demanding your attention.

In the end, you may remember some words, but you’ll struggle using the language as you stumble embarrassingly over the few words you’ve managed to pick up.

We prefer a different approach.

With OptiLingo, you’ll cover real-world expressions you can use in any situation right from the start. Each day, you’ll listen, speak, and repeat useful phrases and high-frequency words.

As you practice, you’ll start speaking naturally, giving you the confidence to engage in any situation.

Learn more. Study less.

Study efficiently by targeting high-frequency words and phrases you can mix and match for any situation

Practice with flexibility

Short 20-minute lessons, 5 days a week gives you more freedom

Learn on the go

Anywhere, anytime, any device: learn on the run and automatically sync your progress across all your devices

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