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 #6 in the Language Learning communities list.

Roughly 119K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Language Learning, Learning, and Language. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention language app, apps for learning spanish, and apps for intermediate and advanced learners.

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Yearly: +119K members
Growth: +3.7% / 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: 69K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 5K members
  • Aug: 6K members
  • Sep: 5K members
  • 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: 7K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    9 posts in the past month
    1. C2/advanced learners, how often do you encounter new words?
    2. I‘m B2. How to progress further?
    3. How do you actually learn vocabulary from Netflix?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    C2/advanced learners, how often do you encounter new words? · I‘m B2. How to progress further? · How do you actually learn vocabulary from Netflix?
    9
  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Why I wouldn't recommend Duolingo
    2. Inefficient and over gamificated apps like duolingo
    3. Does anyone else think that language apps make you feel more fluent than you actually are
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Why I wouldn't recommend Duolingo · Inefficient and over gamificated apps like duolingo · Does anyone else think that language apps make you feel more fluent than you actually are
    3
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Any good apps or websites to accelerate reading and listening?
    2. What are some alternatives to Anki for reviewing what I've learned?
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Any good apps or websites to accelerate reading and listening? · What are some alternatives to Anki for reviewing what I've learned?
    2
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. I'm building a website/database for graded readers!
    #4
    Ideas
    I'm building a website/database for graded readers!
    1

Topics

  • Language Learning
    148 posts in the past month
    1. Videogames as a tool for language learning
    2. How do you set goals for language learning?
    3. How do you stop treating language learning as a goal and start using it as a tool?
    #1
    Language Learning
    Videogames as a tool for language learning · How do you set goals for language learning? · How do you stop treating language learning as a goal and start using it as a tool?
    148
  • Learning
    101 posts in the past month
    1. That struggle with motivation at the very beginning of learning a new language?
    2. ADHD learning tricks? Mental motivation for (TL)
    3. What is the greatest benefit of AI for language learning?
    #2
    Learning
    That struggle with motivation at the very beginning of learning a new language? · ADHD learning tricks? Mental motivation for (TL) · What is the greatest benefit of AI for language learning?
    101
  • Language
    81 posts in the past month
    1. On a high after a 15 minute conversation with an Uber driver in my target language!
    2. That struggle with motivation at the very beginning of learning a new language?
    3. What is it called when a language (TL)(BP) is gendered but not by nouns?
    #3
    Language
    On a high after a 15 minute conversation with an Uber driver in my target language! · That struggle with motivation at the very beginning of learning a new language? · What is it called when a language (TL)(BP) is gendered but not by nouns?
    81
  • Apps
    20 posts in the past month
    #4
    Apps
    20
  • Struggling
    19 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    19

Flair

  • Discussion
    45 posts in the past month
    1. Why is there always a gap between textbook language and real-life language?
    2. What's the most surprising thing a native speaker told you about your target language?
    3. how serious of a learner are you?
    #1
    Discussion
    Why is there always a gap between textbook language and real-life language? · What's the most surprising thing a native speaker told you about your target language? · how serious of a learner are you?
    45
  • Studying
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Is it REALLY possible to learn only by consuming content in the language?
    2. How do you actually learn vocabulary from Netflix?
    3. Inspiration to learn more
    #2
    Studying
    Is it REALLY possible to learn only by consuming content in the language? · How do you actually learn vocabulary from Netflix? · Inspiration to learn more
    10
  • Resources
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Share Your Resources - June 04, 2026
    2. Goods conversation topics for language exchange partners
    3. Putting workbook exercises into Anki - useful or waste of time
    #3
    Resources
    Share Your Resources - June 04, 2026 · Goods conversation topics for language exchange partners · Putting workbook exercises into Anki - useful or waste of time
    5
  • Culture
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What is something that you discovered about your target language's culture that pleasantly surprised you?
    2. Habits to stay fluent after coming home from immersion abroad?
    3. Travel immersion recommendations
    #4
    Culture
    What is something that you discovered about your target language's culture that pleasantly surprised you? · Habits to stay fluent after coming home from immersion abroad? · Travel immersion recommendations
    3
  • Humor
    1 post in the past month
    1. Funny Cross Language words
    #5
    Humor
    Funny Cross Language words
    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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