Read
Stories and articles tagged by level.
Browse A1 through C1 reads on the web. Every piece shows its CEFR level, length, and format up front.
How it works
A reading library, a word bank, and live conversation — woven together.
The website is your reading room. The mobile app is where you save words, join cafes, talk with other learners, and track your progress.
Practice
Save words, review with quizzes, talk in real time.
The app keeps your saved words, runs quick quizzes, and connects you with live voice cafes.
Connect
Join communities and conversation rooms.
Find a study group, book club, or language-pair community — then practice with people who share your goals.
Reading
Read at your level — no account needed
Open the library and start reading right away. Filter by CEFR level, topic, length, or format. Some reads are standalone pieces; others belong to a series you can follow over time.
On the web
Browse and read
- Filter by CEFR level, type, or theme.
- Open any read — covers, level, and reading time are visible up front.
- Share a link with a friend and it opens directly in their browser.
In the app
Tap a word, save a word
- Tap unfamiliar words while reading to add them to your word bank.
- Reading progress and saved words sync across your devices.
- Continue a series without losing your place.
Get started
Create your account in a minute
Sign up with Google, Apple, email, or phone. The app guides you through a short setup so you can be matched with the right people and reads from day one.
Sign-in methods
- Apple (on supported Apple devices)
- Email with verification
- Phone with verification code
Setup
- Tell us your name and pick a username.
- Add the languages you speak and the ones you're learning.
- Add a photo and a short bio — both optional, both helpful.
Language Cafe is for learners 13 and older. We don't knowingly allow accounts below that age.
Practice
Three ways to practice every day
Practice lives in the app, so it travels with you. Mix short sessions with deeper reading and live conversation.
Quiz
Meaning Match
Quick rounds that match words to meanings — great for a coffee break or a wait at the bus stop.
Read
Stories and articles
The full library is in the app too, with the bonus of saving words as you go and tracking what you've finished.
Review
My Words
Your personal word bank. Everything you save while reading, quizzing, or chatting lives in one place.
Communities
Find your people
Communities are spaces around a shared interest — a language pair, a book club, a study plan, or a class. Post, ask questions, share resources, and meet other learners.
Types of community
- Language pair (e.g. English ↔ Spanish)
- Book clubs and reading groups
- Study groups and classes
- Interest-based groups
Privacy levels
- Public — anyone can join
- Request to join — admins approve members
- Invite-only — tighter membership
Live conversation
Cafes are where speaking happens
A cafe is a live voice room you can open instantly or schedule for later. Choose a topic, set the language, and start practicing with other learners or native speakers.
Conversation
Open speaking practice on any topic.
Reading
Read together with synced text and save words as a group.
Quiz
Shared word-choice rounds with live scoring.
Media
Synced video or audio — listen and discuss together.
Schedule ahead
- Pick a date, time, and duration.
- Choose visibility — public, followers, or invite-only.
- Add reminder timing so the right people show up.
- Line up moderators and prep words or links in advance.
Room roles
- Host — runs the room.
- Moderator — keeps things on track.
- Speaker — on the stage.
- Audience — listening in.
Safety & support
Tools to keep practice positive
You can block, report, and mute at any time. Hosts can manage live rooms with mute, remove, and stage controls. If something goes wrong, support is one tap away.
Messages
- A first message from a stranger arrives as a request.
- Block or ignore stops contact immediately.
- Never share passwords or verification codes in chat.
Report & block
- Report spam, harassment, impersonation, or other harm.
- Blocking ends contact through normal messaging paths.
- Reports go to our moderators with full context.
Support
- Open a ticket in-app for account, billing, or tech issues.
- Attach up to three screenshots when it helps.
- Track status from open to resolved.
Can't open the app? Email support@languagescafe.com and we'll help.