Your guide to learning with LangoPlay
Can I try the game for free?
Yes, you can try the game for free. The first ten chapters are available to all learners.
What level is the game for?
The game is designed for beginner, pre-intermediate, and intermediate learners.
Each level has 145 chapters and uses grammar and vocabulary suitable for that level.
How do I start?
Click the Just try it for free button.
Choose your native language. This is important for translations in the game.
Take a short placement test that will pop up automatically. It will help you choose the right level for your learning.
Open your level.
Start playing by clicking the Story button.
What method does the LangoPlay game use?
LangoPlay teaches English through a story-based method.
You learn new words and grammar by seeing them in full sentences in the context of a story.
This approach uses imagination and context to help you remember words more easily and for a longer time.
For students
Tips to help you learn faster and enjoy the journey
How can I get the most from the game?
Focus on fully understanding the story in each chapter. Try to finish each chapter with the highest number of stars.
How many words can I learn?
The game teaches 3,000 words across three levels.
- In Level 1, you learn around 1,200 new words.
- In Level 2, you learn around 900 new words.
- In Level 3, you learn around 900 new words.
Level 1 uses only basic grammar. Level 2 introduces more grammar, and Level 3 includes advanced grammar.
How does the game help me remember new words?
Research shows that you need to see a new word 10 to 15 times to remember it. In LangoPlay, new words appear again and again in full sentences, so you have many chances to encounter them, helping them stay in your memory.
What language skills does the game develop?
The game helps you improve your reading, listening, and speaking skills.
How long is each chapter?
Each chapter takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Is there help if I don’t understand something?
Yes. Before you complete each sentence in the Story section, you can see a hint below it. You can also see the hint after finishing the sentence to make sure you understood it correctly.
To activate the hint, click the box below the sentence.
Are there ads in the game?
No, there are no ads in the game.
Ads break your focus (and our hearts), so we keep LangoPlay completely ad-free.
What languages is the game available in?
LangoPlay teaches English. Translations are available in 18 languages. You can see the list of languages in the game Settings.
Is it an app or a website?
Right now, you can play the game at langoplay.com. We plan to release an Android and iOS apps in the future.
For teachers
Practical info for using LangoPlay with your students
Who is the game for?
The game is designed for adult learners of English.
How is the game organized?
The game follows the story of Robinson Crusoe. It has three levels: beginner, pre-intermediate, and intermediate. Each level has 145 chapters. Students take a short test at the beginning to find their starting level.
Can I use it in the classroom, or is it only for self-study?
The game works well for both.
Each chapter has three parts: Story, Test, and Listening.
Students can complete all the parts on their own. However, the Listening part is also suitable for pair work in class.
Can I track students' progress?
Yes. Students earn stars in each chapter. If a student earns the maximum number of stars, it means they have completed that chapter successfully.
What devices can students use?
The game works on computers, tablets, and smartphones through langoplay.com.
