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Dinolingo

Recommended Ages

K–6th grades

Choosing a language app for younger kids is tricky: many are built for adults, while preschoolers need visuals, repetition, and movement. Dinolingo focuses squarely on early learners by using bright animations, songs, and short games to introduce basic vocabulary and phrases in more than 50 languages. Created by a team of language teachers and animators to give families an immersive, kid-friendly alternative to textbook study, Dinolingo has earned strong word-of-mouth among homeschoolers who want an easy first step into world languages. We love that lessons are short, intuitive, and largely non-text dependent, which is key for pre-readers and early readers. It’s best suited for children roughly ages 2–8 who are curious about another language and thrive on repetition, music, and visual cues. Older kids seeking grammar explanations or conversation practice may outgrow it quickly, but for younger learners it’s a joyful entry point. Pro tip: pick one or two short videos or game sets to repeat several times a week, and occasionally pause to act out or label real objects in your home using the new words.

Best for young kids, especially ages 3–10, who are just starting a new language and love cartoons, songs, and short games; works well for bilingual families wanting extra exposure or secular homeschoolers who want to dabble in less commonly taught languages.

Pros

Colorful, highly gamified language-learning app for children (roughly ages 2–14) offering over 50 languages through animated videos, songs, stories, and interactive games; often praised for keeping young kids’ attention and providing a fun, low-pressure introduction to vocabulary and simple phrases, and has earned various “best kids’ language program” nods. 

Cons

Depth is limited for older or more serious learners: it focuses mainly on vocabulary and comprehension, not full grammar or conversation; some reviewers note tech glitches or feeling the paid version wasn’t worth it for their family, and as with any app, it can become more “game” than language without adult involvement. 

In some states, ESA or charter programs that fund foreign-language instruction allow Dinolingo subscriptions as a reimbursable expense when purchased through approved channels. Because policies differ widely, families should confirm eligibility with their funding provider before subscribing.

Downloadable PDF packets start at $5.95, and a full kindergarten Classroom package is available for $351.25.

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Dinolingo
$6.00 USD

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Dinolingo Mission

Dinolingo’s mission is to make learning a new language as natural and delightful for young children as watching their favorite cartoon. Using immersive video, songs, games, stories, and printable activities, the program exposes kids to target‑language words and phrases in context rather than relying on translation drills. With dozens of language options and a child‑friendly interface, Dinolingo aims to give families around the world an accessible way to raise bilingual and multilingual kids, even if the adults don’t speak the language themselves.

Dinolingo Story

Dinolingo was founded in 2010 by Turkish‑born filmmaker Serdar Acar after he struggled to find engaging Turkish materials for his own young son. Drawing on his background in TV production and marketing, he teamed up with educators to create colorful animated dinosaurs who could model everyday language in short, catchy episodes. What began as a single DVD set quickly expanded into an online subscription platform offering more than 50 languages, with contributions from hundreds of teachers, translators, artists, and voice actors. Today Dinolingo is used by families, schools, and libraries on multiple continents.

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FAQ: Additional Details about Dinolingo

A Dinolingo session might look like your child watching a colorful cartoon featuring dinosaurs or other characters using target-language words, then playing a quick matching game, puzzle, or quiz to reinforce vocabulary. You’ll hear catchy songs in the new language, see stickers or badges awarded for completed lessons, and may catch your child spontaneously repeating words around the house.

Dinolingo is a subscription-based, child-friendly language-learning platform offering dozens of languages through animated videos, games, songs, and printable materials. Families select a target language, create a profile for each child, and then let kids progress through themed lessons that repeatedly expose them to words and phrases in context.

Parent involvement can be light—kids often explore independently—but outcomes are stronger when adults periodically sit in, review vocabulary, and weave the new words into daily routines (labels around the house, simple conversations, or games). For younger children, a caregiver usually helps navigate menus and keep sessions focused.

Learners need only basic mouse or touchscreen skills and the ability to attend to short videos; no prior knowledge of the language is required, and pre-readers can still participate because most content is audio-visual. A stable internet connection is necessary for streaming.

Dinolingo’s animated videos and games are a strong fit for younger kids, especially ADHD and autistic learners who respond well to repetition, visuals, and music. Because it doesn’t require much reading or writing, it can be a low‑barrier introduction to another language for dyslexic or late‑reading children.

Subscriptions renew on a recurring basis but can usually be cancelled through the account dashboard to stop future billing. Any refunds for recent charges or mistaken renewals are handled according to Dinolingo’s current terms of service, so families should review those at checkout and contact support promptly if needed.

Less ideal for teens needing high-school credit, learners wanting in-depth grammar and writing, or families who prefer live conversation-based programs; also not a match for families firmly opposed to app-based learning.

Homeschool Languages, Mango Languages, Duolingo, and 1‑to‑1 tutors via italki are common alternatives; some families also use Dinolingo only in early years and then transition to more structured curricula. 

Dinolingo periodically updates content, refines its interface, and adds new languages or features, so long-term subscribers see a growing library. Families can switch languages if interests change, making it flexible over multiple years.

Set a simple routine like “10 minutes of Dinolingo after breakfast,” pick just one target language at a time, and regularly use new words around the house (labels, games, commands) so kids hear them off-screen too.

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Meet Serdar

Serdar Acar is the founder and president of Dinolingo. Originally from Turkey, he studied film and media and worked in television before turning his storytelling skills toward children’s language education. His idea for Dinolingo emerged when he couldn’t find fun Turkish resources for his son and decided to produce them himself. Since launching the company in 2010, he has overseen its expansion to dozens of languages and thousands of animated lessons, all built around the principle that kids learn best when they’re entertained and emotionally engaged. A fun fact: he once pitched Dinolingo in a Shark Tank–style venture competition and walked away with both the judges’ and the audience’s top awards.