The Why

Language learners work too hard to not see the progress they deserve.

Learning a new language felt impossible. No matter how much effort I put into my lessons, it felt like my brain wasn't wired correctly. I fumbled for words and couldn't understand even basic sentences. Looking for an explanation, I started researching what makes some language learners successful and others less so.

What I found will not surprise experienced learners. Language acquisition is the result of time and engagement, but certain tools can make progress faster. Of these tools, flashcards offer the greatest impact. However, I also uncovered some paradoxes:

1. High quality flashcards are one of the fastest ways to learn vocabulary well. Making these flashcards can take twice as long as studying them.
2. The more illustrative an example, the less helpful it becomes. In the real world, words can appear in the most unexpected places.

The software I wrote to address these issues form the heart of Lingjini, which I now hope to share with others. From the start, Lingjini has been an essential tool in my language learning toolkit: one that I have continuously refined with usage. As I write this today, I'm listening to Midsummer festivities over Swedish radio, having at last realized my own language learning dream. May you have the same good fortunes in your journey.

Med vänliga hälsningar,
Zach (Founder and Developer)

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Core Values

🧑‍🎓Learners First. Every feature must save time or deepen comprehension.

🔬Research over Hype. Ideas are validated against peer-reviewed studies and research.

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