Assimil
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VisitAssimil vs LingQ
What both publish
| Fact | Assimil | LingQ |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1929 | 2007 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Chennevières-sur-Marne, France | West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Languages offered | 75 | 52 |
| Learning method | Its method has an impregnation phase in lessons 1–49 and an activation phase from lesson 50 onward. | The method uses reading, listening, and discovering new words in context through real-world content. |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
Assimil plans
- Assimil French—
- Assimil Japanese—
- Assimil Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, Brazilian Portugu—
- e-course for English speakers€47.30 a month
- e-course French$4,730, paid once
- French download pack$4,730, paid once
LingQ plans
- FreeFree
- Premium$215.76 a year
- Premium Plus$269.99 a year
Pick Assimil if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick LingQ if…
LingQ may suit learners who want to study through reading and listening to content they already use. Its free tier is an option for those who can work within limits on saved vocabulary and imported lessons.