LingoDeer
An app that teaches Japanese, Korean and Chinese with clear grammar.
What LingoDeer does
LingoDeer is a course app made with Asian languages in mind. It teaches about 20 languages, with its focus on Japanese, Korean and Chinese, and it explains grammar clearly instead of leaving you to guess. Lessons include native-speaker audio, character writing drills and flashcards.
Courses start from the alphabet, like hiragana or Hangul, and move through grammar step by step. Each lesson comes with short grammar tips, so you understand why a sentence works, not just that it does. Character drills help you write, and flashcards and quizzes bring words back.
Some courses add conversation practice and mini stories. You can download lessons and study offline. Reviewers like the variety of exercises and the clear explanations, and note that it's mainly aimed at beginners.
If you tried a general app for Japanese or Korean and felt lost on grammar, LingoDeer is a natural next step for you. You'll need the Multilingual Pass for full access.
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Who it's for
Skip it if: Advanced learners.
Pricing
Free to download, but full access needs the Multilingual Pass. On the US App Store it's $14.99 a month or $95.99 a year, with lifetime options from $119.99.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Clear grammar explanations
- Built for Asian scripts
- Varied exercises
- Works offline
Watch out for
- Full courses need a subscription
- Mainly for beginners
- Conversation practice only in some languages
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Questions people ask
Is LingoDeer good for Japanese?
Yes. Japanese is one of its focus languages, with kana lessons, grammar tips and native audio.
Is LingoDeer free?
It's free to download, but full courses need the paid Multilingual Pass.
Which languages does LingoDeer teach?
About 20, with a focus on Japanese, Korean and Chinese, plus several European languages and English.