Why people look for a LingQ alternative
- Real texts are often too hard. When half the words on a page are new, reading turns into looking things up, and it is easy to give up.
- A tight free plan. The free version lets you save only 20 words and import 5 lessons.
- Little structure for beginners. Input works best when you already know the basics; grammar and a daily plan are up to you.
Can you use it together with LingQ?
Yes. LingQ is great for real content once your level allows it, and NewLexi helps you get there and keep the words. Add the words you save while reading as text, and NewLexi will bring them back with spaced repetition and in stories at your level. Why texts help words stick: spaced repetition and SM-2.
FAQ
How is NewLexi different from LingQ?
LingQ is a reader for texts you import or pick from its library. In NewLexi stories and dialogues are written just for you, at your level, from the words you are learning, and every word gets spaced repetition with four mastery levels.
Can I read my own texts in NewLexi?
Yes. You can add words from any text or photo of a page, and NewLexi will use them in your stories and reviews. Tap any word in a story to see its translation.
Is NewLexi free?
Core features are free and without ads. Generating word sets, stories and dialogues, as well as extended materials, comes with a subscription you can cancel at any time.
Is there an Android or web version?
Not yet. NewLexi is available for iPhone only.
Which languages can I learn?
English, Italian, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Greek, Serbian, Turkish and Chinese.
