How Ling Teaches Rare Languages & Why It Does It So Well

Wondering how the Ling app teaches rare languages? Maybe you want to know how the courses are made, what research is involved, and what makes the courses trustworthy. Well, today we’ve got some answers.

In this post, we’ll dive into how Ling teaches rare languages, with some insights from the language team, an overview of the process, and several interesting details. You’ll get to know how and why Ling has made a name for itself as an excellent way to learn rare languages.

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How Ling Teaches Rare Languages: An Overview

While many language-learning apps skip over rare and less popular languages, Ling knows that they all deserve the same care and attention. We aim to unite the world by connecting people from different cultures, and we can’t do that if we don’t include languages that have fewer speakers.

In fact, those are the languages that require even more attention, as there are fewer ways to learn them, especially online.

So, let’s find out how Ling teaches rare languages.

How Are Ling’s Language Courses Built?

It all starts, you may have guessed it, with research. The language team will prepare a list of potential languages to add to the Ling app, assess the number of speakers, and look up their search volume, that is, how many people are actually interested in learning them.

Something else to consider here is how niche these languages are. Languages like Sorbian, Icelandic, Estonian, Irish, and Latvian all have fewer than 2 million speakers. This makes them unpopular choices for other language-learning platforms, which is a gap Ling wishes to close.

Creating Courses For Less Common Languages

The process for creating a language course for the Ling app is the same for all languages. One of the first steps is to seek out native-speaking freelancers to help with translation and proofreading. When it comes to less popular languages, the team may work with an additional proofreader to review the translations, to make sure they are linguistically accurate and culturally appropriate.

As a general rule, the language team is very careful when choosing who to work with when building the courses, and always makes certain that they are capable and meet the company’s requirements. This is particularly important when it comes to Ling rare language course creation, because it ensures there are no unnecessary delays.

Another critical aspect of the research process has to do with dialects. While recognizing different ways to speak the same language is essential, the Ling app aims to teach the standard or most widely spoken variety.

The goal is that users can learn the standard dialect and communicate with the largest number of people. Then, if they so choose, they can continue their learning and explore different variations of the language.

The Difficulties Of Finding Teaching Materials For Less Popular Languages

The Ling app has made a name for itself when it comes to teaching rare languages. And that’s precisely because it provides learning materials and resources that can sometimes be hard to find. Especially when users seek a modern and gamified approach to language learning.

In fact, if you take a look at the Ling app’s reviews on Google Play, you’ll find many users saying:

• “It is one of the only language learning apps I have found that offers Khmer (Cambodian)” – Melissa Volentine

• “This is one of the only apps that has Croatian” – Sarah Reh

• “This is the only app I found that offers every language I am studying (for example Thai and Urdu are not common on other apps like Duolingo)” – Kylie May

• “I used this app to learn Malay since its the only app to have it” – Jade Flikkema

• “The app is one of the only to learn Lao.” – Gabriel B

And these languages aren’t even really rare! They’re just languages with fewer speakers than many apps and platforms just don’t include in their catalogs.

The Challenges Of Teaching Rare Languages

So, Ling teaches rare languages, but it’s not that easy. There are always some challenges along the way.

The most frequent challenge when building an uncommon language course is finding good and reliable translators and proofreaders. It’s essential that they’re expert and capable people and that they meet all the language team’s requirements. It’s only when that’s taken care of that the team can start building the new courses.

Other challenges are more technical in nature, and they usually require support from other teams in the company. Since these challenges can impact the timeline for launching new languages, cooperation with other teams is essential to help Ling build rare language lessons.

In fact, one of the reasons why the last four languages added to the app were launched more quickly than in the past is that the language team had extensive support from other teams.

But, What Rare Languages Does The Ling App Teach?

Curious about which are the rarest languages available in the Ling app? Here are the top 10 languages with the lowest number of speakers that you can currently learn with Ling:

The Ling app specializes in Eastern European and Southeast Asian languages. So, in case you’re wondering, the Southeast Asian languages with the lowest number of speakers in the app are Khmer and Nepali, with around 19 million native speakers each.

And the team is working on adding even more languages, so keep your eyes peeled for upcoming news!

What Makes The Ling App Trustworthy When It Comes To Rare Languages?

Now that you know a bit more about how Ling teaches rare languages and which ones, you should also know that there’s great care given to the quality of the courses and lessons. From the research process, to working with quality translators and proofreaders, to the actual creation of the course, everything is handled with professionalism and love.

As we mentioned, the team relies on native-speaker translators and proofreaders when creating new courses. This means our language learning app not only offers trustworthy and reliable lessons, but they’re built by real people, and by those who use the language on a daily basis.

In the words of one of the members of our language team: “The team will always make sure that users learn from actual native, capable speakers, and they can rely on our courses”.

Why Teaching Rare Languages Matters: Our Users And Their Communities

As I mentioned before, Ling’s mission is to unite the world by connecting people from different cultures. For this to come true, it’s essential that Ling teaches rare languages in addition to more popular ones.

This is especially true considering that other language apps tend to skip over them. There’s no Icelandic on Duolingo and no Sinhala on Babbel, for example. And this is just to name a couple. You’ll find several languages on the Ling app that you’ll have a hard time finding anywhere else.

So as far as the impact on users and communities goes, having a modern and didactic platform to learn uncommon and even endangered languages can really be a game-changer, especially for communities and people looking to connect with their roots.

Here at Ling, we want to connect people, and we do this by making language learning more accessible, enjoyable, and fun.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ling Teaching Rare Languages

Can’t Find Your Target Language Anywhere? Try The Ling App!

We just went over how Ling teaches rare languages; we gave you some details and several reasons to trust in our app and our team. To connect people from different cultures, we know it’s essential to pay special attention to rare and uncommon languages.

So, are you planning to learn a not-so-popular language? Having trouble finding an app that teaches it? Then it’s time to try the Ling app! You’ll find 70+ languages to choose from, many that aren’t too common, plus a bunch of features that make learning them easy and fun.

Here’s some of what you’ll find in the Ling app:

• Bite-sized lessons that keep learners motivated and engaged.
• A gamified approach to language learning with interactive exercises and mini-games.
• A built-in spaced repetition system to ensure retention.
• Native speaker audio for all lessons.
• Offline mode so you can keep learning when there’s no internet connection.
• Learning paths that are categorized by topics, to help users learn hard languages step-by-step.
• Various review options, such as flashcards, a personal vocabulary bank, and review exams, to make sure you remember the words and phrases you’ve learned.
• Writing practice for languages with a non-Latin script, so you can perfect your writing skills.
• Interactive dialogs to practice conversations with a chatbot and learn vocabulary in context.
• Instant pronunciation feedback to ensure you’re saying the words just right.
• Points and achievements to keep you motivated throughout the learning process, and statistics to track your progress.
• Practice for all language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Grammar explanations and culture notes for some languages.
• Lessons for beginners, intermediate, and advanced learners.
• And so much more!

So don’t wait any longer! Download the Ling app, find the language you’re looking for, and start learning today!