Lingon vs Language Islands

Lingon helps you learn Swedish by reading real news from Sweden's biggest outlets. Instead of textbook exercises, you read actual articles from SVT, TV4, and Expressen. Three reading modes let you adjust as you go. Start with full translations if you're a beginner, switch to side-by-side Swedish and English as you improve, or go full Swedish when you're ready. Swipe between them anytime. Long-press any word to pull up the built-in dictionary. No app-switching, no copying and pasting. Just tap and get the definition right there. When an article feels too advanced, tap Simplify. The AI rewrites it in shorter sentences with everyday vocabulary. Same topic, just easier Swedish. Got questions about what you're reading? Open the chat and ask. The tutor explains grammar, breaks down tricky phrases, and quizzes you on vocabulary. It answers in whichever language you prefer. Free users get ten messages a day. Pro subscribers chat without limits. Tap Read Aloud on any article to hear it spoken in Swedish. Pro users can pick from five Swedish voices and adjust the speed. Translations work in English, Chinese, Arabic, French, and German. They run on-device by default, so you don't need an internet connection. Pro subscribers also get cloud translations as a fallback. Save articles to revisit later. No account required. Open the app and start reading. Terms of Use (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Language Islands gets you speaking — with the method language pros use: collect the sentences that matter to you and group them into small, themed islands. This isn't another textbook drilling you on fruit, colors, and "the apple is red." You bring the words from your real life — moving abroad, your partner's family, a trip, a new job, a language exam — and the translation and native-quality pronunciation appear in seconds. Listen. Repeat. Actively recall. That's how a language sticks where it counts: in real conversation. Learn to speak Spanish, French, Italian, German, Turkish, Portuguese, Dutch and more — from English, at your own pace. Build your own phrasebook, hear every sentence spoken by a natural voice, and practice out loud in short daily sessions. Made for real reasons to speak: • Moving to or living in another country • Understanding your partner's or in-laws' language • Getting ready for a trip • A new job, client, or work meetings • A speaking exam or school trip • Reviving a language you learned years ago No vocab drills. No endless word lists. Just your sentences, your islands, your pace. Start talking. Legal: Privacy Policy: https://www.language-islands.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/