There are many reasons to learn a new language. The European Commission reported in 2024 that 59% of Europeans can have a conversation in at least one foreign language, and 28% can have a conversation in at least two foreign languages.
Languages help us participate
In some countries, people grow up surrounded by more than one official language, ethnic group, or linguistic community. In these environments, acquiring multiple languages from a young age can become essential for participating fully in society.
Beyond personal reasons, languages also matter in the world of work. Speaking only one language is often no longer enough, especially in international environments where the ability to communicate across languages can be an important advantage.
More than a means to an end
However, learning a language is more than just a tool or a means to an end. It goes deeper than that. Learning a new language gives us the ability to understand one another in real time and to build deeper relationships with other people.
Even when we come from different corners of the world, language can become a way into a community, a culture, or a country. It can offer us a glimpse into how people think, feel, and express themselves.
Language is also an evolving cultural and semiotic phenomenon, something writers such as Umberto Eco have explored. Speaking different languages is a form of human capital that we often do not appreciate enough. It gives us the ability to communicate across borders and connect with people through spoken words that express emotions, needs, and experiences.
And do not be discouraged, even if you do not speak the language perfectly.
How Lingaga supports language learning
Lingaga builds exactly on this idea. The app helps learners maintain and strengthen their languages through real-life scenarios, especially in moments when a word or expression comes to mind in one language, but you do not know how to translate it into another.
We do not assume that every learner is starting from scratch. Instead, we recognize that many learners already have knowledge of a language, but want to speak it more confidently, connect with others more naturally, and express emotions and ideas at a deeper level.