r/languagelearning

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About r/languagelearning

A community for anybody interested in learning other languages. Whether you are just starting, a polyglot or a language nerd, this is the place for you!

The community at a glance

r/languagelearning is a Subreddit for Language Learners with roughly 3.4M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the Language Learning communities list.

Roughly 134K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Learning, Language, and Language Learning. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention language app, apps for learning spanish, and apps for intermediate and advanced learners.

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3.4M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +134K members
Growth: +4.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 14K members
  • 2014: 14K members
  • 2015: 13K members
  • 2016: 18K members
  • 2017: 27K members
  • 2018: 54K members
  • 2019: 77K members
  • 2020: 125K members
  • 2023: 781K members
  • 2024: 1.7M members
  • 2025: 441K members
  • 2026: 101K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 4K members
  • Nov: 13K members
  • Dec: 14K members
  • Jan: 15K members
  • Feb: 11K members
  • Mar: 12K members
  • Apr: 12K members
  • May: 10K members
  • Jun: 11K members
  • Jul: 11K members
  • Aug: 11K members
  • Sep: 6K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Grown up around a language your whole life but never learned to speak it. What app/method actually worked?
    2. What one-time-purchase language learning apps are worth every cent for the rest of your life?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Grown up around a language your whole life but never learned to speak it. What app/method actually worked? · What one-time-purchase language learning apps are worth every cent for the rest of your life?
    2
  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. I really need a piece of advice
    #2
    Advice Requests
    I really need a piece of advice
    1

Topics

  • Learning
    59 posts in the past month
    #1
    Learning
    59
  • Language
    54 posts in the past month
    #2
    Language
    54
  • Language Learning
    40 posts in the past month
    #3
    Language Learning
    40
  • Apps
    19 posts in the past month
    #4
    Apps
    19
  • Struggling
    17 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    17

Flair

  • Discussion
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Autodidacts: What do you do to keep yourself accountable and engaged?
    2. Has anyone actually ever learnt a language fluently from school alone?
    3. Does anyone else feel like their personality doesn't change when speaking different languages?
    #1
    Discussion
    Autodidacts: What do you do to keep yourself accountable and engaged? · Has anyone actually ever learnt a language fluently from school alone? · Does anyone else feel like their personality doesn't change when speaking different languages?
    10
  • Studying
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Studying Sudanese and Egyptian?
    2. Practice for Energy doesn't work (TL)
    3. Help! If I already have two C2 languages, which one of them should I learn a third language from?
    #2
    Studying
    Studying Sudanese and Egyptian? · Practice for Energy doesn't work (TL) · Help! If I already have two C2 languages, which one of them should I learn a third language from?
    4
  • Accents
    1 post in the past month
    1. Looking for tips on working on entonation/accent
    #3
    Accents
    Looking for tips on working on entonation/accent
    1
  • Vocabulary
    1 post in the past month
    1. Learning the nuance in vocabulary (TL)
    #4
    Vocabulary
    Learning the nuance in vocabulary (TL)
    1
  • Culture
    1 post in the past month
    1. Is it normal to be at A1 after a year of immersion?
    #5
    Culture
    Is it normal to be at A1 after a year of immersion?
    1

Product recommendations

  • language app
    12 posts in the past month
    1. What are the best apps/tools for learning languages? + Your experiences and struggles
    2. Best AI language app
    3. Best free app to learn Spanish (not duolingo)
    #1
    language app
    What are the best apps/tools for learning languages? + Your experiences and struggles · Best AI language app · Best free app to learn Spanish (not duolingo)
    12
  • apps for learning spanish
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best apps or podcasts for learning Spanish in the car?
    2. Best affordable apps for learning Spanish (South America/Mexico)
    3. Best free apps for learning spanish on android?
    #2
    apps for learning spanish
    Best apps or podcasts for learning Spanish in the car? · Best affordable apps for learning Spanish (South America/Mexico) · Best free apps for learning spanish on android?
    5
  • apps for intermediate and advanced learners
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What are the best apps for intermediate and advanced learners?
    2. What are the best apps for intermediate and advanced learners?
    3. What are the best apps for intermediate and advanced learners?
    #3
    apps for intermediate and advanced learners
    What are the best apps for intermediate and advanced learners? · What are the best apps for intermediate and advanced learners? · What are the best apps for intermediate and advanced learners?
    3
  • apps for learning russian
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What are the best apps for learning Russian?
    2. What are the best apps for learning Russian?
    #4
    apps for learning russian
    What are the best apps for learning Russian? · What are the best apps for learning Russian?
    2
  • books to learn japanese
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best books to learn Japanese on your own
    2. Best books to learn Japanese on your own
    #5
    books to learn japanese
    Best books to learn Japanese on your own · Best books to learn Japanese on your own
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/languagelearning for?
Best for Language Learners enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/languagelearning free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/languagelearning have?
Roughly 3.4M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/languagelearning on?
r/languagelearning runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/languagelearning cover?
On the Hive Index, r/languagelearning is organized under Language Learners.
How do I join r/languagelearning?
You can join r/languagelearning by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Language Learning communities like?
Communities for people learning new languages, from beginners to advanced speakers. Dedicated forums and subreddits serve specific language pairs, Discord servers offer conversation practice, and independent platforms provide structured resources for vocabulary building and grammar study.
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