Duolingo Stories alternative
Story Languages vs Duolingo Stories
Duolingo Stories are short steps along a course path. Story Languages makes reading the whole practice: a library of thousands of graded stories you choose from, any word one tap from a translation, and the words you save turned into flashcards.
Get the appWhy choose Story Languages over Duolingo Stories
A whole library to choose from
Pick a story at your level from a library of thousands, whenever you like. Duolingo Stories appear as steps along your course path.
Keep the words you meet
Tap any word for a translation, save it, and review it later as a flashcard scheduled with spaced repetition.
Arabic, Russian and Turkish too
Graded stories in 9 languages, including three that Duolingo's advanced Stories don't cover.
Works alongside Duolingo
Keep your Duolingo course for structure and use Story Languages for extra reading, with no ads.
Side by side
Facts about Duolingo Stories come from its own pages, checked in October 2026. Features change over time.
- 1. Duolingo blog: the new home screen (May 2022)
- 2. Duolingo blog: courses now teach advanced content (April 2026)
- 3. Duolingo blog: guide to the Practice hub (2026)
- 4. Duolingo on the App Store (US)
FAQ
Is Story Languages a good alternative to Duolingo Stories?
Yes, if you want more reading than a course path gives you. You choose from thousands of graded stories, tap any word for a translation and turn the words you save into flashcards.
Can I use Story Languages alongside Duolingo?
Yes. Keep your Duolingo course for structure and use Story Languages for extra reading practice.
Does Story Languages have ads?
No. There are no ads, on the free plan or with Premium.
Start reading today
Story Languages is free to download on iPhone and iPad, with no ads.