Desilingo: Indian Languages
Learn Telugu, Hindi & more
About
Learn Indian languages like Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil through engaging, bite-sized lessons, interactive games, and an alphabet trainer. Features include a unique word scanner and progress tracking for multiple languages.
What's New in Desilingo
2.4.4
October 20, 2026
Bug fixes and improvements.
Developer apps
FAQ
What Indian languages can I learn with Desilingo?
Desilingo currently supports learning Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, and Tamil. You can pick your preferred language on first launch and switch between them at any time.
How does Desilingo teach languages?
Desilingo uses a Duolingo-style approach with bite-sized lessons, picture games, and alphabet practice. Lessons cover greetings, family words, numbers, and everyday phrases, with exercises like tap-to-translate and drag-to-match.
Does Desilingo have games to help with learning?
Yes, Desilingo includes four mini-games: Picture Match, Letter Catch, Picture Bingo, and Story Scramble, designed to reinforce vocabulary and comprehension in a fun way.
Can Desilingo help me with pronunciation?
The app provides the whole alphabet with sound for each vowel and consonant, along with example words. This helps users learn correct pronunciation from the start.
How does the Word Scan feature work in Desilingo?
The Word Scan feature allows you to point your camera at an English word, and Desilingo will show its equivalent in your chosen Indian language, including Roman pronunciation. This recognition runs on-device for privacy.
Is Desilingo suitable for young children?
Yes, Desilingo is built for kids and designed with parents in mind, featuring encouraging feedback like chimes and confetti for correct answers. It also has a reduced-motion mode.
Does Desilingo have ads?
No, Desilingo does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free to use without any interruptions from ads.
How is my progress tracked in Desilingo?
Desilingo tracks progress separately for each language you learn. You can set a daily goal and maintain a streak, with a system of hearts that refill over time.
