Read your way to fluency.
Classic literature and original stories, adapted to your level. Tap any word, absorb grammar naturally, and learn a language by doing something you actually enjoy.
The Great Gatsby
In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since.
vulnerable (adj.)
Open to being hurt or influenced. Here it suggests emotional sensitivity and inexperience in youth...
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Our Philosophy
Language learned through stories, not drills.
Context, Not Repetition.
You don't memorize — you read. Vocabulary and grammar patterns emerge naturally from the narrative. Every chapter is rewritten to match your exact CEFR level.
Zero Gamification.
No streaks, no gems, no leaderboards. Just you and the text, exactly as reading should be. Progress happens through immersion, not competition.
The Library
Real literature, not textbook fluff.
From Gothic horror to children's classics. Every book adapted to your level in English, German, and Turkish.
7 chapters
The Jungle Book
Rudyard Kipling
17 chapters
Peter Pan
J. M. Barrie
15 chapters
Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Conan Doyle
45 chapters
The Blue Castle
L. M. Montgomery
Plus many more classics and original short stories in the app.
Alice tavşan deliğinden aşağı düştü. Düşerken etrafına baktı. Duvarlarda raflar ve kitaplar vardı.
Düşüş çok uzun sürdü. “Acaba ne kadar derine gidiyorum?” diye düşündü.
deliğinden
From “delik” (hole) + ablative suffix “-inden” — meaning “from its hole.” Shows Turkish agglutination: the word carries possession and direction in a single form...
Tap to Understand
Never break the reading flow.
Tap any word for an instant explanation — translation, grammar tag, and context. No switching apps, no dictionary tabs. Your reading stays fluid, your learning stays natural.
Level Adaptation
Same story. Your level.
Every chapter is rewritten to match your proficiency. The plot stays the same — the language adapts to you.
Gregor Samsa ist ein Mann. Eines Morgens wacht er auf. Er sieht seinen Körper. Er ist kein Mensch mehr. Er ist jetzt ein großes Insekt. Er hat Angst.
Als Gregor Samsa eines Morgens aus unruhigen Träumen erwachte, fand er sich in seinem Bett zu einem ungeheueren Ungeziefer verwandelt. Er lag auf seinem panzerartig harten Rücken...
Grammar in Context
Grammar through the lens of literature.
Stop memorizing declension tables. See how Dative case actually functions in a novel. Each chapter focuses on specific grammar patterns — you absorb complex rules by encountering them in a real story.
“Der Glanz des Mondes...”
How It Works
Three steps. That's it.
Pick a book
Browse classics and original stories. Choose something that genuinely interests you — motivation is the real secret.
Set your level
Pick your CEFR level and target language. Every chapter is rewritten to match — same plot, right difficulty.
Just read
Tap words you don't know, absorb grammar naturally. No schedules, no gamification. Just the joy of a good story in a new language.
Lingo Tales Originals
Short stories written for learners.
Original stories crafted specifically for language practice. Modern settings, relatable situations, real emotions — each one a complete reading experience.
The Visitor
Claire's oranges keep disappearing. Her shampoo moves. Someone underlined a sentence in her book...
The Night Shift
Margaret has been a nurse for sixty-three years. Tonight is her last shift...
The Cancellation
Daniel wants to cancel his gym membership. The gym wants him to stay in the FitLife family...
Listen & Speak
Read it. Hear it. Say it.
Reading is just the beginning. Listen to native narration and practice your pronunciation — all inside the same reading experience.
Audiobooks
Native-speaker narration for selected titles. Follow along with the text and train your ear while you read.
Speech Practice
Read passages aloud and get pronunciation feedback. Practice speaking the language you're reading.
More Languages
Spanish first, then possibly French and Italian. Plus a growing library of new books in every language.
FAQ
Common questions
Lingo Tales currently supports German, English, and Turkish. Each language has stories available across CEFR levels from A2 (elementary) to B2 (upper-intermediate). More languages are on the way.
When you choose a book, our AI adapts the text to match your current reading level. The same story reads differently for an A2 learner versus a B2 learner — simpler sentence structures, adjusted vocabulary, and level-appropriate grammar patterns. As you improve, the text gradually becomes more complex.
An internet connection is needed to load new chapters and use AI features like word explanations and conversation practice. Once a chapter is loaded, you can read it offline.
Lingo Tales offers a free tier with access to select content. A premium subscription unlocks the full library, unlimited AI explanations, conversation practice, and advanced progress tracking. Pricing is shown in the app before you subscribe.
Most language apps teach through isolated exercises and gamification. Lingo Tales teaches through immersive reading — you learn grammar and vocabulary in the context of a real story. Research shows extensive reading is one of the most effective ways to acquire a language naturally.
Lingo Tales is currently available on iPhone. An Android version is on our roadmap. Sign up for updates on our website to be notified when it launches.
Close the textbook.
Open a story.
Pick up a book in your target language tonight. Classics and originals in English, German, and Turkish — free to start.
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