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 #10 in the Language Learning communities list.
Roughly 121K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Learning, Language, and Language Learning. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Opportunities. Product recommendations often mention language app, apps for learning spanish, and apps for intermediate and advanced learners.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember 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: 76K members
Past year (monthly)
- 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: 11K members
- Jul: 4K members
Themes
- Solution Requests2 posts in the past month
- Any alternatives to Tandem App?
- Has anyone actually used the Vocabulary Stories app? Came across it — claims to teach GRE/SAT/IELTS level words through short stories instead of the usual flashcard grind. Sounds decent on paper but idk, feels like every vocab app says that lol. Anyone tried it and can vouch (or warn me off it)?
#12Solution RequestsAny alternatives to Tandem App? · Has anyone actually used the Vocabulary Stories app? Came across it — claims to teach GRE/SAT/IELTS level words through short stories instead of the usual flashcard grind. Sounds decent on paper but idk, feels like every vocab app says that lol. Anyone tried it and can vouch (or warn me off it)? - Opportunities1 post in the past month
- Help advance language research at UCSC! (and get money!)
#21OpportunitiesHelp advance language research at UCSC! (and get money!) - Self-Promotion1 post in the past month
- A site I've made for medical school; Need users to refine the language learning! (free tool)
#31Self-PromotionA site I've made for medical school; Need users to refine the language learning! (free tool)
Topics
- Learning61 posts in the past month#161Learning
- Language58 posts in the past month#258Language
- Language Learning39 posts in the past month#339Language Learning
- Apps20 posts in the past month#420Apps
- Struggling19 posts in the past month#519Struggling
Flair
- Discussion6 posts in the past month
- Children/young adult textbook as the main study material? (TL)
- why do i feel so nervous and embarrassed to speak another language?
- "Unknown unknowns"... How often do you run into words that you thought you knew, only to find out it's something completely different?
#16DiscussionChildren/young adult textbook as the main study material? (TL) · why do i feel so nervous and embarrassed to speak another language? · "Unknown unknowns"... How often do you run into words that you thought you knew, only to find out it's something completely different? - Resources3 posts in the past month
- Free Alternatives to Anki?
- To those who use Anki decks to learn vocab, how many new words per day do you do?
- Any alternatives to Tandem App?
#23ResourcesFree Alternatives to Anki? · To those who use Anki decks to learn vocab, how many new words per day do you do? · Any alternatives to Tandem App? - Books2 posts in the past month
- Tutorial: How to mine automatically book vocabulary for Anki (before and during the reading)
- What's the best book to study Japanese with a Japanese native speaker ?
#32BooksTutorial: How to mine automatically book vocabulary for Anki (before and during the reading) · What's the best book to study Japanese with a Japanese native speaker ? - Vocabulary1 post in the past month
- Acquiring more abstract vocabulary
#41VocabularyAcquiring more abstract vocabulary - Media1 post in the past month
- Am I gaining anything from listening to media?
#51MediaAm I gaining anything from listening to media?
Product recommendations
- language app12 posts in the past month
- 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)
#112language appWhat are the best apps/tools for learning languages? + Your experiences and struggles · Best AI language app · Best free app to learn Spanish (not duolingo) - apps for learning spanish5 posts in the past month
- 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?
#25apps for learning spanishBest 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? - apps for intermediate and advanced learners3 posts in the past month
- 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?
#33apps for intermediate and advanced learnersWhat 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? - apps for learning russian2 posts in the past month
- What are the best apps for learning Russian?
- What are the best apps for learning Russian?
#42apps for learning russianWhat are the best apps for learning Russian? · What are the best apps for learning Russian? - books to learn japanese2 posts in the past month
- Best books to learn Japanese on your own
- Best books to learn Japanese on your own
#52books to learn japaneseBest books to learn Japanese on your own · Best books to learn Japanese on your own
Community Reviews
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.
Monthly Stats
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- Views /mo (+41%)
- 23
- Visitors /mo (+53%)
- 1
- Referrals /mo (-50%)
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