Language Basics Lite vs Read Languages

Language Basics Lite is the easiest way to start learning a new language. Perfect for beginners, travelers, and students, this app focuses on simple phrases and everyday words that help you speak with confidence from day one. With AI-powered lessons and pronunciation support, you’ll quickly pick up the basics and build real conversational skills.

One story a day, written exactly for you. Contos writes you a fresh story every single day — in sixteen languages, from Spanish and French to Japanese and Korean — calibrated to your level: around 75% words you already know, with new vocabulary introduced in context — comprehensible, but always stretching you. HOW IT WORKS • Choose from sixteen languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Japanese, Korean or Mandarin Chinese • A three-minute placement reading calibrates your starting level • Each day Contos writes a brand-new story at your level +1, leaning into the topics you love • Tap any word for an instant gloss; tap again to mark it known • Rate each story and tomorrow's recalibrates — level, length and new-word pace • A mini-lesson after every story explains the grammar you just read in the wild BUILT FOR MEMORY • Save any word as a smart flashcard with spaced repetition • Watch your vocabulary pass 100, 500, 1,000 words with milestones along the way • Streaks, reading-time achievements and a CEFR journey trail keep you showing up WHY READING WORKS Language sticks when you read things you mostly understand — comprehensible input. Contos holds you at the sweet spot linguists call i+1: easy enough to enjoy, hard enough to grow. No drills, no gimmicks: real reading, every day. CONTOS PREMIUM Your daily personalised story, mini-lessons and flashcards are unlocked by a subscription — pay monthly, or save with an annual plan. New subscribers get their first 3 days free; the trial becomes a paid subscription unless cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase; the subscription renews for the same period (monthly or yearly, depending on your plan) unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in Settings → Subscriptions. Your progress is saved to your account with Sign in with Apple. Terms of Use: https://contosapp.com/terms