Learning languages by reading
Guides and ideas for reading books in another language: what to read at your level, how to read bilingually and how to get the most out of audio.
8 min
Books to learn Spanish for beginners: five first reads
Five books to learn Spanish for beginners, with honest difficulty notes, two short passages and a way to choose a first read you can finish.
7 min
Translate an EPUB: four routes and their trade-offs
Want to translate an EPUB? Compare a Calibre plugin, document conversion, a bilingual reader and a downloadable translation before choosing.
4 min
How to Read an EPUB in Another Language With a Contextual Dictionary
Learn to import an EPUB, read with translation support and check words in context without losing the story. A practical guide tested in LexicAIze.
6 min
The Dictionary Trap: Why Looking Up Every Word Is Making You Worse at Reading
Reaching for the dictionary every few lines feels productive. It isn't. Here's what compulsive lookups actually do to your reading — and what to do instead.
6 min
Reading Anna Karenina in Russian: From Impossible Dream to Reality with a Single App
Dreaming of reading Anna Karenina in its original Russian, but don't know where to start? Discover how Lexicaize breaks down the vocabulary barrier, making this once-impossible goal entirely achievable.
7 min
From Pushkin with Love: How to Tackle the Father of Russian Literature (Without the Headache)
New to Russian and think tackling Pushkin is a pipe dream? Think again. He's more accessible than you imagine, and with Lexicaize, you can dive in today.
5 min
How to Start Reading Russian Literature in Russian (Without Losing Your Mind on Page 1)
Learn how to dive into Russian literature in its original language, even as a learner. A simple method to overcome that initial hurdle.
7 min
5 Reasons Russian Learners Abandon Classics (and the Unexpected Solution)
If you've tried to read a Russian classic and left it unfinished, it's not your level's fault. It's your tool's fault. Here are the 5 real reasons behind giving up, and how Lexicaize solves them one by one.
5 min
Reading Wuthering Heights in English: Why It's Harder (and More Interesting) Than It Seems
Is reading Wuthering Heights in English a good idea? Find out why it's harder than it seems and how to approach it without getting frustrated.