Learn a Language
Hear a word, learn what it means, then use it in a sentence.
How the Learn a Language game works
This is a listening-first vocabulary trainer for Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Hindi. You hear a common word spoken aloud, see how it's pronounced, learn its English meaning with an example sentence, and then practice by writing your own sentence with it — the way you actually remember new words.
How to remember new vocabulary
The fastest way to make a new word stick is to meet it through more than one sense. Research on language learning consistently points to a few simple habits, and this trainer is built around them. Hear it first: connecting a word to its sound — before you ever see it spelled — builds the kind of memory you can actually recall in conversation, instead of a silent visual that only works on a page.
Then use it, don't just review it. Writing your own sentence with a word forces you to retrieve it and put it in context, and that act of retrieval is far more powerful than reading the word again. A word you've used in a sentence of your own is one you're likely to remember tomorrow. That's why each round here ends with you composing a sentence rather than just flipping a flashcard.
Finally, keep sessions short and frequent. Ten words a day, every day, beats a hundred words once a week — spacing your practice out is what moves vocabulary into long-term memory. Switch between Spanish, Mandarin, and Hindi whenever you like; the pronunciation guide under each word means you can keep learning even on a device whose built-in voices don't cover every language.
Frequently asked questions
Which languages can I learn?
Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Hindi, with more common words added over time. Switch languages any time with the buttons at the top.
Why can't I hear the word?
The game speaks words using your device's built-in voices. Spanish is available almost everywhere; Mandarin and Hindi voices are on most modern phones but not every computer. If there's no voice, use the pronunciation guide shown under each word.
How does "use it in a sentence" work?
Type any sentence that includes the word — either in the native script or using the romanized spelling shown. It checks that you used the word; it's a memory aid, not a grammar test.
Is it free?
Yes. Like every tool here, it's free and runs in your browser with no account required.