Hey Language Learner!

You can also become a polyglot

Let’s get this straight. There are no secrets to learning languages. Anyone can learn a language, or two, or more. Yes, even you.

Polyglots don’t have special talents. Instead, they create their own content, shaping their learning around their personality.

We support this way of working in 3 different ways.

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Step 1: Create own content with AI Creator

Unleash the AI for language learning

Automatic Translation

Use accurate automatic translation and create your own flashcards with one click.

Linguistic Database

Search in a database of 10 million example sentences (incl. your own) and learn how words are used in context. Easily add examples to your learning stream.

Text-to-Speech and IPA

Automatically convert written text to audio. Master sounds and improve your accent with phonetic IPA transcription.

Image Search

Search for suitable images (or upload your own) and add them to your flashcards to remember even better.

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Step 2: Repeat with Spaced Repetition

Proprietary spaced repetition algorithm that implements a true forgetting curve. Based on 150 years of research. Retain up to 95% of studied material.

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Step 3: Listen in the Language Radio

Hands-free listening exercises on everything you have created yourself, combined with Taalhammer’s native content.

Apply the Modified Shadowing Method to your own examples. Train your auditory memory and improve your accent.

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Create and learn your own content in 75 languages

Afrikaans

Albanian

Amharic

Arabic

Armenian

Assamese

Azerbaijani

Basque

Bengali

Bosnian

Bulgarian

Burmese

Catalan

Chinese

Croatian

Czech

Danish

Dutch

English

Estonian

Filipino

Finnish

French

Galician

Georgian

German

Greek

Gujarati

Hebrew

Hindi

Hungarian

Icelandic

Indonesian

Irish

Italian

Japanese

Javanese

Kazakh

Khmer

Korean

Lao

Latin

Malagasy

Macedonian

Malay

Maltese

Marathi

Mongolian

Nepali

Norwegian

Pashto

Persian

Polish

Portuguese

Punjabi

Romanian

Russian

Serbian

Sinhala

Slovak

Slovenian

Somali

Spanish

Sundanese

Swahili

Swedish

Tamil

Telugu

Thai

Turkish

Ukrainian

Urdu

Uzbek

Vietnamese

Welsh

Zulu

FAQ

What is Taalhammer?

Taalhammer is a language learning app that focuses on learning through self-created content and listening practice. Unlike traditional apps that rely on fixed lessons, Taalhammer allows users to create their own sentences, vocabulary, and learning collections, and then reinforce them through structured repetition and personalized listening.

Who should use Taalhammer?

Taalhammer is ideal for self-directed language learners, polyglots, professionals learning domain-specific language and all learners dissatisfied with other apps.

Does Taalhammer use gamification or streaks?

Taalhammer does not rely on heavy gamification. Instead, it focuses on efficiency, clarity, and retention. Progress is based on mastery of meaningful language, not on external rewards.

Can I learn multiple languages at the same time?

Taalhammer was designed to support learning multiple languages at the same time. Unlike in other apps, in Taalhammer you just subscribe to multiple collections and you will learn all the languages in a powerful learning stream. You can repeat and listen to them without the need to switch anything.

Can I import my content from Anki?

Of course! Taalhammer supports batch import via CSV and TSV files. You can export your content from Anki (or any other source) and with one click import it into Taalhammer. The audio and IPA transcription will be generated automatically so you can start repeating and listening immediately.

Can I share my content with others?

Yes. Everything that you create in Taalhammer can be shared with other users. You just need to create a collection and share the link with other users, like your friends, teacher or students. Alternatively you can make your content public, in which case other users will be able to find it in our language catalog.

How is Taalhammer different from Duolingo?

Taalhammer differs from Duolingo in its learning model. Duolingo is based on predefined lessons and gamified exercises. Taalhammer is based on user-generated language content, linguistically informed spaced repetition, and listening to your own material. Taalhammer is designed for learners who want control, depth, and long-term retention, rather than short daily exercises.

How is Taalhammer different from Memrise and Babbel?

Unlike Memrise and Babbel, which focus on curated courses and predefined vocabulary, Taalhammer lets learners build and reuse their own language content. This approach makes Taalhammer especially suitable for advanced learners, professionals, and polyglots who need highly relevant, customizable material.

Can Taalhammer replace flashcard apps like Anki?

Taalhammer can replace traditional flashcard apps such as Anki for many users. While Anki focuses on isolated flashcards, Taalhammer focuses on sentence-based learning, pronunciation, and listening. Taalhammer also automatically generates audio and IPA transcription, which are not native features of Anki.

What does “Create” mean in Taalhammer?

Create refers to actively writing or importing your own sentences, words, and examples into Taalhammer. This step ensures high relevance and leverages the cognitive benefit of active encoding, which improves long-term memory and understanding.

What does “Learn” mean in Taalhammer?

Learn is the structured review process. Taalhammer uses linguistically informed spaced repetition to help users recall and reinforce their content across multiple languages in a single learning stream.

What does “Listen” mean in Taalhammer?

Listen means transforming user-created content into continuous audio playback, often called a personal Language Radio. This allows learners to practice listening and pronunciation using material they already understand, increasing efficiency and comprehension.

Why is listening to your own content more effective than generic listening exercises?

Listening to self-created content is more effective because the language is already meaningful and contextualized. This reduces cognitive load and improves recognition, pronunciation, and automaticity compared to generic dialogues or random native content.

Is Taalhammer suitable for learning multiple languages at the same time?

Yes. Taalhammer was designed for polyglots and multilingual learners. Users can subscribe to multiple collections in different languages and learn them in a single unified repetition and listening stream, without switching modes or apps.

Is Taalhammer good for beginners?

Taalhammer is suitable for beginners who want to actively build understanding. It works best for learners who are comfortable creating examples and engaging with language structure. Learners looking for purely passive or game-based lessons may prefer more traditional apps.

Is Taalhammer good for advanced learners?

Advanced learners benefit from Taalhammer because they can learn from their own sources, such as books, conversations, or professional material. There are no fixed levels or course endings, so learning can continue indefinitely.

Can teachers use Taalhammer for students?

Yes. Teachers can create and share collections with students, allowing them to repeat and listen independently. This makes Taalhammer suitable for formal education, tutoring, and self-study programs.

Master any language like a polyglot

A language learning application created by polyglots for polyglots. And for everybody else who wants to learn a language the right way.

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What our users are saying

Martin

28 November

As a polyglot I tested all the other tools like Anki, Quizlet, and Memrise. But Taalhammer is in a league of its own.

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Ella

6 December

I love how AI supports me in creating my own materials

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