Ling - Language Lessons 4+

Really fun app

I’ve enjoyed learning Korean in the app and find its really nice layout. Trying to still figure out my level but I’m enjoying going through the simple levels. The app could use some better explanation as some features are harder to figure out but it’s still really easy to use

Developer Response ,

Hi Hashinghod, thank you so much for your kind review. We appreciate your support and will keep improving the app. If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to write us an email on support@simyasolutions.com. All the best, have fun learning!

Good, could be improved.

The range of languages is excellent. I’ve been a long time user of a few other language apps but Ling was the only one I could find that offered Serbian. There are however some things that could be better. Firstly, whatever clock is behind the streak counter is drunk. It seems that if I complete lessons on consecutive days but more than twenty-four hours apart they don’t translate to a streak of two, for instance. Often the different graphs and metrics that show streak will give different readings. Secondly, the conversation at the end of each lesson is not able to be slowed down. Thirdly, when filling in a response from a pool of words, the words re-order after you choose each word resulting in unnecessary mistakes that have nothing to do with your comprehension. Ling is the only app that I’ve used that exhibits this weird behaviour.

Mostly good

I enjoy using the app and feel motivated to use it everyday.

The Speaking lessons with voice recognition are a bit buggy. The volume of the app always goes very quiet when using these lessons which makes hard to repeat what is said - I then have to close the app and reopen to fix the sound. Also, if numbers don’t translate into words you get 0% even if the app recognises you say the correct number.

The multiple choice questions can be too easy - often leaving you with picking the obvious answer. For example you might have to choose between “the man eats soup” and “the woman reads a book” - the differences are obvious. The choice really should be more similar like “the man reads a book”, “the man reads a newspaper” and “the man reads a magazine”

The one other thing the app is missing is proper review functionality. Ideally it would use spaced repetition where you could review the words and phrases you forget the most - like Anki.

I think if they could implement these sort of changes this would be the best language app available.

Developer Response ,

Hi there! I’m very grateful for your positive feedback. It’s awesome to hear from Lingers like you that our app is helpful and easy to use. I’m glad that our app can help you learn a new language in a simple and effective way with our language games. We’re always working to improve our app and add more languages and features. With that being said, I am sorry to hear that you were having issues with our speaking game. Have you continued using the app? If so, have you recently updated your app and seen any improvement with the updates that we have made over the last couple of months?

I want to make sure that you have the best possible experience with Ling and that you can learn any language you want. Please let me know if you have any suggestions or questions by emailing me at support@ling-app.com. I value your opinion, and I’m here to support you. Cheers! Nick