Smart Chunks
AI detects connected phrases on hover – idioms, phrasal verbs, and fixed expressions instead of isolated single words.
Problem and solution
Regular translators break the context. LingoGist understands idioms and phrasal verbs.
Instead of word-for-word translations, you get meaningful phrases – ideal for learning languages by reading with real articles.
New in the guides
Practical methods for authentic reading
Sources, levels, and learning routines that turn an article into sustainable language progress.
Learn to read Spanish
Spanish news for beginners: sources and a reading strategy
Which Spanish news works from A2 or B1? Find suitable sources and a practical method for reading authentic articles.
Read guide →Read English from B1
How to read English news at B1 level
Read English news at B1 with suitable sources and practical strategies for headlines, phrasal verbs, and new vocabulary.
Read guide →French reading practice
French news sites for learners compared
RFI, France 24, Franceinfo, and Le Monde: find the French news sources that fit your level and learn how to use them.
Read guide →Ready in one minute
Turn any good article into a reading lesson
No new learning platform and no copying between tabs. LingoGist works with the text you already want to read.
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Open the extension
Install LingoGist and open a news or blog article in your target language.
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Read the original
Start reader mode. The original stays central and help appears only when you need it.
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Keep useful phrases
Save expressions with their context sentence and export them as CSV later.
Three tools for real reading comprehension
Contextual translation, graded reading, and vocabulary training – right in your browser.
Graded Reading
Simplify complex articles to B1 level with one click. Read real news adapted to your language level.
Vocabulary Export
Save phrases with context sentence and source URL. Export everything as CSV for Anki or your vocabulary routine.
Learn with real texts
Choose your language
Practical guides, common reading challenges, and suitable news sources for each language.
Free listening practice
Hear the phrases. Absorb the language.
Curated sentences appear one after another and are read aloud. Then meet the same expressions in real articles with the Chrome extension.
The most important beginner sentences
Everyday sentences for introductions, questions, and politeness – to read along and listen at a calm pace.
Start session →Travel
Sentences for the airport, hotel, tickets, and directions – useful before a trip and for calm review.
Start session →Everyday life
Sentences for shopping, food, weather, and the day – short phrases for relaxed review.
Start session →Eating out
Sentences for restaurants, ordering, and paying – from a table for two to the bill.
Start session →Work and office
Sentences for meetings, emails, deadlines, and remote work – to read along before the next call.
Start session →Doctor and pharmacy
Sentences for symptoms, appointments, prescriptions, and the pharmacy – useful at home and while travelling.
Start session →For everyone learning languages through real texts
Read Spanish news – Whether El País, BBC Mundo, or local blogs: open the article in reader mode, stay with the Spanish original, and reveal unfamiliar phrases on hover. Learn from authentic vocabulary instead of textbook dialogues.
Learn English vocabulary in context – Phrasal verbs like "give up" or "look into" are recognized and translated as a unit. You always see the full context sentence and can export it to Anki.
Graded reading for intermediate learners – Too complex? One click simplifies the article to B1 level without distorting the news. Perfect for contextual translation when moving from A2 to B2.
Chrome extension translator – French, Portuguese, or Japanese: LingoGist is your tool for immersive reading – without tab switching or breaking your reading flow.
LingoGist is a desktop extension for Google Chrome. Enter your email to get a reminder link for your computer!
You decide how LingoGist works
Start without an account
Install, open an article, and begin reading without registration or a learner profile.
Local translation first
In automatic mode, LingoGist first tries to run supported translations locally in Chrome.
Cloud for optional features
Graded reading and optional cloud mode process the required article text through the backend.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about LingoGist.
Is LingoGist really free?
Yes. LingoGist is a free Chrome extension. You can read articles, translate phrases in context, and export vocabulary without paying. Graded reading and advanced translations use a cloud backend – that is also free for users.
Which languages are supported?
In cloud mode, LingoGist supports 35+ languages including Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. In local mode (without cloud), English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese are available.
How does Smart Chunk AI work?
When you hover over text, LingoGist automatically detects connected phrases – idioms, phrasal verbs, and fixed expressions – instead of translating single words only. You get a translation that respects sentence context and sounds more natural.
Does LingoGist work on every website?
LingoGist extracts articles from most news and blog sites. Open a page with a readable article, start reader mode via the extension icon, and read the text in your chosen language.
Is my data sent to servers?
In automatic mode, LingoGist first tries to translate locally in your browser. Graded reading and optional cloud translation send text to our backend for processing. See our privacy policy for details.