Learn the 1,000 words that matter most.
Cover 85% of real conversations in any of 12 languages — free, no account needed.
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132 language pairs. Most apps only teach from English. Lalo meets you where you are.
How It Works
Step 1
Pick a language
Choose from 12 languages. No account needed — start learning in seconds.
Step 2
Learn the words that matter
Our smart system teaches you the 1,000 most common words and knows exactly when you're about to forget.
Step 3
Hit 1,000 words and graduate — no subscription trap
When you finish the 1,000, you've finished. Keep your words, no monthly fees, ever.
Why 1,000 Words?
Research shows that a small set of high-frequency words covers most of everyday language.
Based on frequency analysis of spoken and written language corpora.
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Is this really free?▾
Yes — the core experience is completely free forever. All 1,000 words, spaced repetition, and daily goals are available to everyone with no account required. We also offer an optional Lalo Pro plan that unlocks AI practice phrases, full session history, and advanced analytics if you want more.
How long does it take to learn 1,000 words?▾
With consistent daily practice of 10-15 minutes, most learners complete the full 1,000 words in 3-4 months. The spaced repetition system ensures you retain what you learn.
What is spaced repetition?▾
Spaced repetition is a scientifically proven learning technique that shows you words right before you would forget them. Each successful review increases the interval, making your study time highly efficient.
Can I use this offline?▾
Yes! All your progress is saved locally in your browser. No internet connection is needed for study sessions.
What makes this different from Duolingo or Anki?▾
We focus exclusively on the 1,000 most frequent words — the highest-impact vocabulary for beginners. No grammar lessons, no stories, just the words that matter most, with a modern spaced repetition algorithm (FSRS).
How long does it take?▾
Most learners finish all 1,000 words in 4-8 weeks at 10 minutes a day.
Why not just use Duolingo?▾
Duolingo is great for full courses. Lalo gives you the 1,000 most important words in weeks, not years. No account needed, works offline, 100% free.