Spelling vs sound
though, through, tough — English spelling is irregular. Lina shows you how words really sound in context.
Learn English · 2Lingua
Learn English by speaking it. 🇺🇸
Don't just memorize words. Have real conversations with Lina — order at a New York coffee shop, nail a job interview, make small talk with colleagues. Like a tutor, but for $7 a month.
30 min/day voice • Report card after every chat • No download
See Lina in action
Lina plays a barista in New York
LinaHi! What can I get for you?Hi! What can I get for you?
YouCan I get a medium latte, please?Can I get a medium latte, please?
LinaSure! For here or to go?Sure! For here or to take away?
✅ “Can I get...?” = perfect - how Americans order at a coffee shop
💡 Tip: Americans usually say “Can I get…?” rather than “I want…”, which can sound too direct. “To go” means take away.
Why English is different
Polite indirectness
“Could you…?” and “Would you mind…?” sound friendlier than commands. Lina helps you soften requests.
Real life, not textbook
Coffee shops, job interviews, small talk at work, doctor visits — not just "the cat is on the table."
What you'll learn
- Week 1Greetings + small talk - introductions, how are you?
- Week 2Food + shopping - ordering, sizes, prices, tipping
- Week 3Work + respect - interviews, meetings, polite requests
- Week 4Daily life - phone calls, appointments, directions
5 phrases you'll speak today
A free preview. Press ▶ to hear each one, then say it out loud.
- 1Hi! How are you?A friendly greeting
- 2Nice to meet youSaid when you meet someone
- 3Thanks so much!Thank you very much
- 4My name is...Introducing yourself
- 5How much is this?Asking the price
Conversations with Lina work in English today. The phrasebook, stories and podcasts are in Spanish and German so far; more languages are coming.
Free vs paid for English
FREE
- Read this page
- The 5 phrases above
- 1 free text demo with Lina (3 min)
PAID · $7/mo
- 30 min/day voice with Lina in English
- Unlimited text chat
- Full report cards
- Full phrasebook
- Unlimited vocabulary garden
English questions
Is English hard?
The grammar is simple, but spelling and phrasal verbs (get up, get over) take practice.
American or British?
Lina uses American English by default and switches to British English when you ask.
Can I practise for work?
Yes — interviews, meetings and calls are all scenes you can practise.
Will Lina explain in my language?
Yes — corrections and translations come in your native language, any of the 40.