LingoPie Language Learning Tool Review

About LingoPie

In the ever-expanding market of language education applications, LingoPie stands out as one of the only applications that helps people learn a new language by binge-watching their favorite movies and shows. LingoPie offers an expansive selection of real, popular TV shows, movies and more in nine popular languages, and each comes with a variety of interactive tools to help you increase your listening comprehension and perfect your pronunciation. There is no formal lesson plan so viewers learn at their own pace, on their own time. But there’s one thing to keep in mind: The more you watch, the more you learn.

LingoPie Languages

Lingopie’s language selection may not be as expansive as other language learning apps on the market today, but they offer a robust library of content in 10 popular languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and English. If you’re interested in learning any of these languages and you prefer an unconventional approach that pairs entertainment with learning, LingoPie is a great choice.

How it Works

LingoPie is easy to install and easy to navigate. It’s available on Android, iOS and Web browsers, and can be accessed from your computer, tablet or phone.

Once you’ve chosen your plan and indicated your preferred language, you’ll enjoy full access to LingoPie’s expansive content library, which includes more than 3,000 mainstream TV shows (including Netflix hits), movies and more. The interface is incredibly intuitive, and the content is well organized, with shows and movies categorized by genre.

Every show in the LingoPie library features two sets of interactive subtitles, one in your native language and one in your target language, making it easy to connect the words you’re hearing with what they mean. LingoPie offers other features that make learning while you watch easy. For example, you can click on any unfamiliar word or phrase to get an instant translation and grammar explanation, and you can also easily slow down the rate of speech to help you master pronunciation and refine your listening comprehension. Once you’ve finished watching, you can reinforce your learnings with LingoPie’s helpful digital flashcards and word lists.

Since there’s no formal structure to the LingoPie program, learners move at their own pace, watching as much content as they want, as frequently as they choose. But the more you watch, the more you’ll learn and typically, it will take watching one full season of a show to dramatically increase listening comprehension. That’s why it’s especially important to choose a show you enjoy—so you stay engaged and committed.

LingoPie Features

LingoPie includes a variety of tools designed to make language learning easy and effective. Here are some of the standout features: 

• Subtitles: This feature enables you to quickly toggle between subtitles in your native language and subtitles in your target language, or you can opt to have both displayed as you watch.
• Loop Setting: Especially beneficial for beginners, this feature enables you to repeat scenes until you feel like you’ve fully comprehended the words and phrases, or have had time to perfect your pronunciation.
• Manual Playback Speed: LingoPie ensures viewers can master pronunciation by enabling them to control the playback speed of scenes. If you struggled to catch a word or phrase, you can slow it down to ensure you’ve grasped it before moving on. You can also pause the show or movie anytime to practice pronunciation.
• Script View: Those who like extra reinforcement will appreciate this optional feature, which enables you to view the script of the movie or show you are watching in real-time.

LingoPie Cost

LingoPie offers three subscription plans with different benefits and price points. Here’s a look at each:

LingoPie Customer Service

The LingoPie website is home to a large library of helpful articles and guides that address FAQs. Customers who need more support or who are experiencing an issue, can submit a ticket on the LingoPie website.

Comparing LingoPie to the Competition

Here’s a look at how LingoPie compares to other language learning apps on the market today:

LingoPie vs. FluentU

Like LingoPie, FluentU is a language learning platform that combines entertainment with interactive technology. There are a few key differences between these two applications, though. Perhaps the biggest difference is that while LingoPie offers full versions of popular shows and movies to viewers, FluentU only provides clips and trailers. So if you’re interested in watching your way to fluency, LingoPie is the more entertaining option. LingoPie is also significantly less expensive than FluentU, and has a more modern and intuitive interface. FluentU’s free trial and money back guarantee are more generous than LingoPie. But that aside, LingoPie is the better value of the two.

LingoPie vs. Yabla

Yabla is another language learning platform that pairs entertainment with language education. Like LingoPie, Yabla offers dual-language, interactive subtitles and playback controls, enabling viewers to increase comprehension and perfect pronunciation. But as with FluentU, Yabla’s library includes less mainstream content, which may be a dealbreaker for the movie buffs and show bingers. LingoPie is slightly less expensive, offers more languages, and the interface is fresher and easier to navigate. LingoPie’s learning tools are also more robust.

Bottom Line: Why We Love It

In a crowded landscape of language learning programs, LingoPie stands out thanks to its unique and entertaining approach. This popular application combines entertainment with interactive technology and educational tools to help learners of all levels understand and speak new languages—and enjoy doing it. We love that they offer such an expansive selection of real shows (including Netflix hits) and movies, and that they reinforce learnings with built-in flashcards and word lists. With features suited to every level of learner and extremely reasonable pricing, LingoPie is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to learn a new language without having to bury their head in a textbook.

LingoPie FAQs

How much is LingoPie?

The cost of LingoPie depends on the plan you choose. Their three-month plan costs $12 per month at the time of this review, while their yearly plan is just $5.99 per month. LingoPie’s Lifetime Subscription gets you free lifetime access to all of their languages, and costs $199.

Is LingoPie free?

While Lingopie is not a free application, they do offer a free seven-day full access trial so potential customers can give it a try before making a commitment. There is no obligation and you won’t be charged during the trial.

Is LingoPie worth it?

For those who want to learn a new language but don’t need the structure of a formal program, LingoPie is a solid choice. They make language learning fun by combining real shows, movies and more with teaching tools like dual subtitles and clickable translations. LingoPie offers three subscription plans, including a three-month plan, a yearly plan and a Lifetime Subscription, each with different benefits and pricing.