Simply Fluent
Is a Kindle Good for Learning a Language? (2026)
Yes, a Kindle can be a good way to read in a language you are learning. What its dictionary and Vocabulary Builder do, how to use them, and what to add.
The Best Apps for Reading Books in Another Language (2026)
An honest comparison of the apps for reading books in another language: LingQ, Readlang, Beelinguapp, Kindle, Eppika and Simply Fluent, rechecked in 2026.
Do You Need Children's Books to Learn a Language?
The usual advice is to start with picture books and work your way up to novels. You don't have to. Where that advice comes from, and what to read instead.
You Don't Have to Understand Every Word You Read
Perfectionism quietly ruins a lot of language learning. Why reading on past words you don't know beats stopping to look up every one of them.
A Realistic Guide to New Year Language Goals
Why language resolutions are hard to keep, and how to set goals that stick, backed by research on habits and motivation.
How to Pick Your First Book in Another Language
Your first book in another language can make or break the habit. How to pick one you will want to finish, and why you don't have to start with children's books.
"Because" Before "Butterfly": Why the Small Words Come First
Forget random vocabulary lists. Why the most common words in a language are small ones like "that", "of" and "because", and how reading teaches them to you.
