Video tutorials
Check out our tutorials on YouTube – from installation to passive listening.
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Install the app, choose a language, start a topic – you’ll be ready in just a few minutes.
Frequently asked questions
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Open the app and go to Settings (gear icon). There, under ‘Language’, you can select your preferred learning language and native language, or switch between them at any time.
LinguaFlow offers a free basic version and a Premium subscription with access to all content. Subscriptions are processed via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and can be cancelled there at any time.
The Birkenbihl Method is a brain-friendly approach to language learning, developed by Vera F. Birkenbihl. Instead of cramming vocabulary, you learn through decoding, active and passive listening, and finally active speaking – much like a child learns their native language.
Some lessons can be listened to offline once downloaded. You’ll need an internet connection to download new content and synchronise your progress.
During a lesson, you’ll find a speed control below the player. This allows you to adjust the pace to suit your level – from slowed-down to native speaker speed.
Yes, the download and some of the content are free to use. For full access to all languages and lessons, there is an optional premium subscription.
Yes, English is one of the most popular languages to learn on LinguaFlow. You decode English texts word by word, listen to them actively and passively, and thus develop a natural feel for the language – without having to cram vocabulary or grammar rules.
LinguaFlow offers over 30 languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi and many more – all based on the Birkenbihl Method.
Duolingo and Babbel use traditional vocabulary drills and grammar exercises. LinguaFlow, on the other hand, uses the Birkenbihl method: you decode real texts word by word, listening actively and passively – just as a child picks up a language. The result is a deeper understanding rather than memorised phrases.
The Birkenbihl Method was developed by Vera F. Birkenbihl based on neurological findings and has been successfully used by hundreds of thousands of learners since the 1990s. It utilises the brain’s natural way of learning – the very same way we acquired our mother tongue.
Yes, in LinguaFlow you can paste in any text and have it decoded word by word straight away. There is also an integrated book library featuring classics and modern texts, which you can work through chapter by chapter in the Book Reader.
No, you can start even as a complete beginner. The Birkenbihl Method is ideal for beginners because you don’t need to learn any vocabulary or grammar rules beforehand. Even if you have prior knowledge, you’ll benefit from decoding texts specifically tailored to your level.