We jump straight into grammar rules and forced speaking practice and then wonder why nothing sticks. But decades of research in second language acquisition show a better way a two-stage approach that mirrors how we learned our first language.
I have been using Duolingo for almost 3 years to learn a language, but I don't know anything at all.
Of course, I have some basic vocabulary from the vocabulary words, but it's not conversational level. I'm currently considering buying textbooks and workbooks.
I ve always loved learning languages, but most apps I tried felt rigid they pushed me into one fixed method instead of adapting to how I actually like to learn. Some focused only on gamification, others on drills, but none gave me the freedom to mix translation, vocab building, scanning real-life texts, or personalized practice in one place.
That s why I started building Mesmo. As a solo developer, I can t compete with giant teams and polished enterprise apps but I can focus on making a tool that feels personal, adaptable, and useful right away. Mesmo lets you translate text, build your own vocab lists, scan words from images or PDFs, and train them with AI-powered exercises designed to help you actually remember what you ve learned.
What I m most proud of is how Mesmo already helps learners build and retain vocabulary more easily even in its early stage. It s small and simple compared to bigger apps, but it s flexible, and you can shape it to fit how you learn best.
Mesmo helps you learn languages faster with AI. Translate words instantly, build vocab lists, scan text from photos or PDFs, and train smarter with flashcards and AI-powered practice
