Video Tutorials
Check out our tutorials on YouTube—from installation to passive listening.
YouTube ChannelGetting Started
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 plan and a Premium subscription with access to all content. Subscriptions are processed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and can be canceled 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—similar to how a child learns their native language.
Some lessons can be listened to offline after downloading. You need an internet connection to download new content and sync your progress.
During a lesson, you’ll find a speed control below the player. This lets you adjust the pace to 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 in 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 memorize 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, relies on the Birkenbihl Method: You decode real texts word by word, listening both actively and passively—just as a child learns a language. The result is deeper understanding rather than memorized 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 utilizes the brain’s natural learning process—the very same one we used to acquire our native language.
Yes, in LinguaFlow you can insert any text and have it decoded word by word immediately. Additionally, there is an integrated book library with classics and modern texts that 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 have to learn vocabulary or grammar rules in advance. Even if you have prior knowledge, you’ll benefit from decoding texts specifically tailored to your level.