Did you hear the latest news? Ling launches new language courses! Yes, Ling has just added four new languages to its growing catalog: Somali, Sinhala, Icelandic, and Cebuano. With this expansion, Ling – the language learning app known for bringing real human context to digital education – now offers 71 full language courses, many of which remain underserved or ignored by mainstream platforms.
The new additions don’t just mark a numeric milestone. They represent 548 new language combinations made possible within the Ling app. Learners can now pair these four new target languages with any of the 71 interface languages already supported by Ling, opening up access for users all over the globe.
“We’re not just adding languages for the sake of numbers,” said Simon Bacher, CEO and Co-founder of Ling. “We’re building a space where every language, big or small, is treated with the same care, dignity, and attention to detail. This launch is another step in honoring our vision: We want to unite the world by connecting people from different cultures.”
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Human-Crafted Lessons, Not AI Fillers
Unlike many major platforms that rely on auto-generated content, Ling’s approach is rooted in human expertise. Each course is carefully crafted by a team of linguists, native speakers, and regional experts. The result is a learning experience that doesn’t just teach vocabulary—it offers real cultural context, proper pronunciation, and practical, everyday dialogues learners can actually use.
“We believe that language is culture, not just code,” Bacher added. “You can’t automate the human experience behind a phrase or an expression. Our team builds every lesson with that truth in mind.”
Each new course includes:
- Lessons crafted by native speaker language experts.
- Conversational practice with a dialog or chatbot that mimics real-life scenarios.
- Gamified lessons to help users build daily habits.
- Vocabulary and phrases with cultural context (and not random phrases), woven into exercises to enhance learning depth.
Why These Languages Matter
Ling’s newest launch underscores its commitment to offering niche and regionally significant languages often overlooked by larger platforms.
- Somali: Spoken by over 24 million people across the Horn of Africa, Somali is one of the most widely spoken Cushitic languages. It holds official status in Somalia and regional importance in Kenya, Djibouti, and Ethiopia.
- Sinhala: As one of the two official languages of Sri Lanka, Sinhala is spoken by roughly 17 million people. Its unique script and rich literary tradition make it both a challenge and a treasure for language enthusiasts.
- Icelandic: Known for preserving many features of Old Norse, Icelandic is a living window into the past. With fewer than 400,000 speakers, it’s often neglected in global learning apps—until now.
- Cebuano: A major language in the Philippines, Cebuano is the native tongue of over 20 million people, mainly in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. Despite its widespread use, it remains underrepresented in most language tools.
These additions signal a shift in priorities for the language learning space—inclusivity, relevance, and representation over raw user count.
Ling Launches New Language Courses: Not Just More Languages, More Possibilities Too
With the inclusion of Somali, Sinhala, Icelandic, and Cebuano, the total number of language pairings (interface language + target language) supported by Ling jumps to 4970 combinations, with 548 new ones added just from this update. That means more people from more linguistic backgrounds can now start learning these four languages in their own mother tongue.
This unique model—multi-language to multi-language learning—is part of what sets Ling apart from “English-only” platforms like Duolingo or Babbel. Whether you’re a Thai speaker learning Icelandic or a Vietnamese speaker interested in Somali, Ling has you covered.
Cultural Integrity, Digital Simplicity
Built for both casual and serious learners, Ling’s platform blends intuitive design with pedagogical depth. Lessons are structured around real-world topics — introductions, travel, food, emergencies, and culture. These ensure learners are ready to immediately apply the vocabulary they learn on the app.
The new courses benefit from the same features that have made Ling a favorite for over one million users worldwide:
- Bite-sized lessons designed to fit into even the busiest schedules.
- Daily streaks, quizzes, and leaderboards to keep motivation high.
- Progress tracking and spaced repetition for better retention.
Most importantly, the new courses maintain the app’s hallmark of quality: everything is built by people, not bots.
Available Now On iOS And Android
The four new language courses—Somali, Sinhala, Icelandic, and Cebuano—are now live and available to all users via the Ling app, downloadable on both Google Play and the Apple App Store.
Whether you’re learning for travel, for bonding well with your friends and family, tracing your heritage, or simply out of curiosity, Ling now offers 71 languages and counting, with hundreds of combinations to match your needs.
“Language is not only just words and phrases,” said Bacher. “It’s identity, history, and belonging. And we’re building the tools to help everyone connect with that—no matter what language they speak.”
About Ling
Ling is a language learning app developed by Simya Solutions Ltd., headquartered in Thailand. Since its founding, Ling has grown into one of the most diverse language platforms on the market, offering 71 full courses supported by native speaker audio, cultural insights, and expert-designed lessons. The app is available on iOS and Android and serves millions of users across the globe.
Learn more at https://ling-app.com
