Learn Languages Through Stories
The most effective way to learn a language. Read captivating stories, listen to native pronunciation, and absorb vocabulary naturally — just like children learn their first language.
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Everything is free. Create an account to access these powerful features that help you learn faster and stay motivated.
Save Favorite Stories
Bookmark stories you love and build your personal reading list to revisit anytime.
Build Your Vocabulary
Save new words you discover while reading and create your personal word bank.
Practice & Review
Review your saved words with flashcards and spaced repetition to remember them forever.
Track Your Progress
Continue exactly where you left off. See your reading history and learning statistics.
Daily Story & Word
Get a new story and word recommendation every day to keep your learning consistent.
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Everything You Need to Learn
A complete language learning toolkit, completely free
Click Any Word
Tap any word to see its translation instantly. Learn vocabulary in context as you read.
Click Any Sentence
Click entire sentences to see full translations. Understand grammar patterns naturally.
Listen & Learn
Hear native pronunciation for every sentence. Adjust playback speed to match your level.
Vocabulary Lists
Every story includes a curated vocabulary list. Key words with translations and context.
3 Difficulty Levels
Stories graded A1, A2, and B1. Start easy and progress as your skills improve.
12 Languages
Learn German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and 7 more languages.
15+ Categories
Fairy tales, travel, work, cooking, relationships - find topics that interest you.
100% Free
No subscriptions, no hidden fees. All content is completely free to use.
Latest Stories
Fresh stories added regularly. Start reading and improve your language skills today.
Choose Your Language
Select the language you want to learn and start reading stories today.
Stories for Every Level
All stories are graded by difficulty so you can find the perfect challenge.
Browse by Category
Find stories that match your interests. From fairy tales to workplace scenarios, there's something for everyone.
Train Your Ear with Audio Stories
Improve your listening comprehension by hearing native speakers narrate stories. Play any story and follow along at your own pace.
Additional Resources
Supplement your reading with grammar guides and essential phrases.
The Best Way to Learn Languages: Reading Interactive Stories
LingoStories is a free language learning platform that helps you master new languages the natural way — through engaging, interactive stories. Research shows that extensive reading is one of the most effective methods for language acquisition, and our platform makes it accessible to learners of all levels.
How Reading Stories on LingoStories Works
When you read a story on LingoStories, you're not just passively consuming text. Our interactive reader transforms every story into a learning experience. Click any word to instantly see its translation and save it to your personal vocabulary bank. Tap any sentence to reveal the full translation, helping you understand grammar patterns naturally through context.
Listen to Native Audio for Perfect Pronunciation
Every story includes professional audio narration by native speakers. Listen while you read to improve your pronunciation and train your ear to recognize natural speech patterns. You can adjust the playback speed — slow it down for beginners or speed it up as you advance. This dual input of reading and listening accelerates language acquisition.
Build Vocabulary That Sticks
Each story comes with a curated vocabulary list featuring the most important words and phrases. Unlike traditional flashcards, you learn words in context — seeing how they're used in real sentences. Save words to your personal word bank and review them later with our spaced repetition system designed to move vocabulary into long-term memory.
Test Your Understanding with Comprehension Questions
After reading, challenge yourself with comprehension questions designed to test your understanding of the story. These questions help reinforce what you've learned and identify areas that need more practice. Get instant feedback and track your progress over time.
Stories for Every Level and Interest
Our library spans 12 languages — German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Polish, and English. Stories are graded according to CEFR standards (A1 Beginner, A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate), so you always find content that matches your level. Choose from 19 categories including fairy tales, everyday situations, travel, work, cooking, relationships, and more.
Start your language learning journey today. Pick a language, choose your level, and dive into your first story. With LingoStories, reading in a foreign language has never been more accessible, effective, or enjoyable — and it's 100% free.
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Pick a language and dive into your first story. It's completely free.
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