Learning Guides
Can you learn a language by reading the websites you already open?
Yes — if the page stays comprehensible. These four guides are for people who keep bouncing off English docs, Spanish news, a Japanese blog, or a Korean article, and want a method that does not replace the original text.
Each guide explains the reading challenges of a language and ways to choose texts, look up words, and check meaning.
Try the original first, then consult a dictionary or translation where needed. After reading, explain the main idea in your own words.
Learn a language by reading
Choose a language guide. Each guide explains the reading problems of that language. It also gives a worked reading example, a table of texts for each level, and a starter word list.
English
How do you learn English by reading real websites?
The richest vocabulary in modern media, and the most valuable material to read. Bridge the gap from classroom lessons to native reading through comprehensible input.
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How do you learn Spanish by reading real websites?
Gain an immediate head start with shared cognates, and dismantle verb conjugations through instant contextual lookups.
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How do you learn Japanese by reading real websites?
Demystify unspaced text and multi-reading kanji. Internalize authentic Japanese grammar and vocabulary through real immersion.
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How do you learn Korean by reading real websites?
Move past mechanical decoding. Build an expansive Korean vocabulary and natural intuition through compelling, authentic reading.
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Read and translate documents
Read PDF files, EPUB books, research papers, and technical documentation with the original text next to a translation.
Practice English
Short exercises and guides for learners of English, from A2 grammar to IELTS-style questions.
Travel
Practical guides for visitors, with place names, signs, and visit steps.