David
David is the founder of Linguino and writes every post on this blog.
He works on the AI teacher, the scenes and the learning path, which is where most of what is written here comes from.
The posts cover the phrases a real situation actually needs, how to practice speaking when there is nobody around to practice with, and honest looks at the tools that claim to help.
If a post is wrong or has gone out of date, he would like to hear about it: hello@linguino.app.
17 posts
How to Get Better at Understanding Spoken Spanish
Get better at understanding spoken Spanish with a 10-minute routine: why it sounds fast, what to listen for, and a live taxi scene you can practice in.
Sep 8, 2026 · 8 min read
Understand Spanish Without Translating in Your Head
How to understand Spanish without translating in your head: learn phrases whole, predict the next question, and answer a restaurant server out loud.
Sep 8, 2026 · 7 min read
Ordering in French: Restaurant, Bakery and Bar Phrases
Ordering in French at a restaurant, a bakery or a bar: the phrases to say, the questions you will hear back, and how to ask for the bill.
Sep 8, 2026 · 6 min read
How the Linguino AI Teacher Works in a Lesson
What the Linguino AI teacher does in a lesson: a scene briefing, a few phrases, live roleplay, a quiz, feedback, and why it waits for you to speak.
Sep 8, 2026 · 8 min read
Most Responsive AI Apps for Real-Time Language Practice
Which AI app is most responsive for real-time language conversation practice? Compare reply delay, interruptions, and turn taking with a five-turn test.
Sep 8, 2026 · 8 min read
Afraid to Speak a Foreign Language? A 3-Minute Fix
Afraid to speak a foreign language? Usually it is pressure and rehearsal, not missing words. Practice one three-minute scene until the first reply comes.
Sep 3, 2026 · 8 min read
What Level Am I in Spanish? Find Out in 3 Minutes
What level am I in Spanish? Written tests overrate readers and underrate speakers. See what a 3-minute spoken chat tells you, plus an A1–B2 self-check.
Sep 3, 2026 · 8 min read
I Understand Spanish but Can't Speak It. Here's the Fix
If you understand Spanish but can't speak it, recall is the gap, not vocabulary. Find where yours breaks, then use an 8-minute daily routine to speak.
Sep 3, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Practice Speaking Spanish Alone: 5 Ways
How to practice speaking Spanish alone: shadowing, self-talk, voice notes, scene rehearsal, and AI roleplay, in a 12-minute routine you can start today.
Sep 3, 2026 · 8 min read
How to Order Coffee in Spanish: Phrases for Spain
How to order coffee in Spanish: the exact line to say at a counter in Spain, what the barista asks back, and how to practice the whole exchange.
Sep 3, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Order Coffee in French at a Café
How to order coffee in French: greet first, ask for the coffee you actually want, answer the server’s next question, and ask for the bill.
Sep 3, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese (Jikoshōkai)
How to introduce yourself in Japanese: hajimemashite, your name, yoroshiku onegaishimasu — with audio, how formal to be, and when to bow.
Sep 3, 2026 · 6 min read
6 Duolingo Alternatives for Speaking Practice
Duolingo builds habits and vocabulary. Compare six Duolingo alternatives for speaking, what each one trains, and whether to switch or just add one.
Sep 3, 2026 · 10 min read
CEFR Levels Explained: What A1 to B2 Feel Like
CEFR levels explained in plain English: what A1, A2, B1, and B2 feel like in a café, a taxi, and a family meal, plus what to practice next.
Sep 3, 2026 · 8 min read
Best Apps to Practice Speaking a Language (2026)
Looking for the best app to practice speaking a language? We rank Linguino, Speak, Tandem, Pimsleur, Babbel and Duolingo by how much you actually talk.
Sep 3, 2026 · 10 min read
How to Ask for Directions in Spanish and Follow Them
How to ask for directions in Spanish: one polite opening, a question that fits any destination, and the route words to catch when the answer comes fast.
Sep 3, 2026 · 5 min read
AI Conversation Practice for Language Learning
AI conversation practice gives you spoken turns in a new language any time. What it trains, where it falls short, and how to run a three-minute session.
Sep 3, 2026 · 8 min read