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First words in two languages at the same time

EveryLingo lets a young child build first words in two languages at the same time: every picture shows the word in both languages at once, with sound for each, in any pair of 142 language options or languages you add yourself.

Short answer

A child does not need to know one language first. Choose any two languages, and every word appears in both, with a picture and sound. Play in one language or two, and switch anytime.

Try it: pick any two languages

These are real words, pictures and sounds from EveryLingo's library. Choose any pair, even two languages that are not English, and tap a word to hear it.

🔊 Tap any word to hear how it sounds

Flashcardsanimals Spanish + English (US)
Cow
Flashcardsfood Spanish + English (US)
Bread
Flashcardsnature Spanish + English (US)
Tree
Flashcardsobjects Spanish + English (US)
fridge
Flashcardscolors Spanish + English (US)
Dark blue
Flashcardsnumbers Spanish + English (US)
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A child doesn't need to know one language first

Children learning to talk can build two or more vocabularies together from the start. In EveryLingo, the cow is "cow" and "vaca" on the same card, the same day. Play in one language or two, switch anytime, and introduce a third or fourth language at your own pace: the same words, pictures and games work either way.

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association says that using your languages with your child "will not confuse your child" or "slow down their learning". Source: ASHA, Learning More Than One Language.

How it works

EveryLingo flashcard showing a blue paint splash with the words azul in Spanish and blau in German, each with a sound button

1. Choose your two languages

Any pair from 142 language options, for example Spanish and German. English is not required.

EveryLingo flashcard showing snow with the words lumi in Finnish and salji in Malay

2. One picture, both words

Every word appears with one picture and both words, each with its own sound. Tap a word to hear it.

EveryLingo Listening Match game in Croatian with nine animal pictures and their Croatian words

3. Games bring words back

Short, calm games such as Flashcards, Memory Match, Listening Match and Word Blocks repeat the same words, in one language or two.

EveryLingo Review and Edit screen for an own word card: a photo of an apple with apple in English and jabuka in Croatian, with buttons to play and re-record audio

4. Add your own words

Your photos, your spelling and your voice, in any language or family dialect. Your cards play in the games too.

Who it's for

Every child who is learning to talk, even before their very first word, in any language. Families who use one language, and families who use two, three or more. Parents who speak different languages, families abroad keeping a home language alive, and grandparents sharing their language.

“I like the innovative aspect of the application, the fact that it allows multiple languages at the same time. Recording own cards is another great feature that I would use.”

Questions parents ask

Will two languages confuse my child?

Many children grow up with two languages from birth. Seeing and hearing both words for the same picture simply shows that one thing can have two names. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association says that using your languages with your child “will not confuse your child” or “slow down their learning” (ASHA: Learning More Than One Language).

What if our language pair is unusual?

Any two of 142 language options can be combined, for example Maltese and Japanese, or Finnish and Malay. If a language is missing, add it with your own words, photos and voice.

Is it free?

There is a free version with no sign-up and a starter set of words in every language pair. Full access unlocks all 720+ words and your own word cards: $29.99 USD lifetime or $4.99 USD for 1 month. No subscription.

Simple pricing

$29.99 USD lifetime, one-time, or $4.99 USD for a 1 Month Pass. Free version with no sign-up. No subscription, ever.
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