"Learn Lingala so much faster than with regular learning methods – in only 17 minutes per day!"

 
Fast and highly efficient learning method: have those very first conversations after just 3 hours of learning – for PC, smartphone and tablet.
 
Learn Lingala
What makes this course different from other courses:
Suggested learning time: merely a brief 17 minutes daily.
At any time – any place – on any device.
With the award-winning long-term memory learning method, you'll always remember Lingala.
With the novel superlearning technology, you'll learn 32% faster and become particularly receptive.
Learning Lingala has never been easier:
All exercises are automatically presented to you by the course every day.
As a result, you learn Lingala with a natural flow.
A vast variety of learning methods guarantees fun and success while learning and motivates you to continue learning Lingala every day.

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Learn Lingala over the next two days completely for free.
Try the course and see for yourself how you will be able to learn Lingala so much faster than you ever imagined.
Experience for yourself how learning Lingala will be fun and easy and how this course will get you hooked to continue every single day.
It will surprise you how much knowledge you'll gain in those two days!
 
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The most important words in Lingala:



 
en
en-ln
Hello!
Mbote!
Hello! (sg/pl)
Mbote!/ Sango nini!
Good evening! (sg/pl)
Mbote!
Good night! (sg/pl)
Butu elamu!
Bye! (infml)
Tikala malamu!
Good bye! (fml.)
Tokomonana!
yes
ee
 
en
en-ln
no
te
maybe
mbala mosúsu
OK
ok
You’re welcome.
De rien!
You're welcome! (m/f)
S'il te pla ît!
Excuse me, … (sg/pl)
limbisa ngaï
I have ...
Na sa na ...
 
en
en-ln
There is ...
... e sa.
My name is ...
Kombo na ngaï ... .
I'm from ...
Na wuti na ...
I'm ... years old.
Na sa na mbula ... .
I am (not) married. (m/f)
Na balami.
I'm traveling with ...
Naso kende mobémbo na ...
I don't understand that. (m/f)
Nazo yóka elóko mókó té.
 
en
en-ln
Do you speak …? (m/f)
Est ce que oyebi koloba ... ?
Does anyone here speak ...?
Mutu moko awa akoki koloba ... ?
English
ki-anglais
French
français
Could you write that down please. (m/f)
Koma eloko wana s'il te plaît.
Could you please repeat that. (m/f)
Loba lisusu.
Just a moment please.
Zela moke.
 
en
en-ln
zero
libúngútulú
one
moko
two
míbalé
three
misatu
four
mine
five
mitano
six
motoba
 
 
 

Get prepared for your trip to the Congo in a matter of days:


Learn the Lingala words and phrases that can help you in every situation on your travels in the Congo.
 
Learn your Lingala travel vocabulary quickly, easily and systematically.
 
This course gives you the opportunity to be a part of a large and colorful community of language learners.
All of our learners have access to our 17 Minute Language's Insider-Learning-Community.
Here learners share experiences with one another and give each other tips for the trip to the Congo.
 
Lingala travel vocabulary

The Lingala Travel Course offers you:


  • Vocabulary that you really need for your vacation:
    You learn the 450 most important Lingala words and phrases.
  • You learn vocabulary suited to situations that occur while on vacation: eating out, booking a hotel, asking how much something costs ...
    In the travel course, you are exclusively introduced to word lists likely to be used during a vacation.
  • This travel course uses the unique long-term learning method from 17 Minute Languages:
    You learn quickly and effectively - and you only invest 17 minutes of your time per day!
  • The daily assignments challenge you with number of diverse exercises.
    See your improvement every day:
    It's extremely motivating!
Lingala online language course

Online language course:


  • For Windows, Linux, macOS, iPhones, Android smartphones, iPad as well as Android tablets.
  • Already more than 540.000 language courses sold.
  • Latest version: The basic course Lingala was completely revised in 2024.
  • 31 days money-back guarantee:
    Try the language course for yourself. If you are not completely satisfied, we will refund you 100% of the purchase price.
 
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What will you learn with the Lingala Travel Course?


This language course will teach you the 450 most important words and phrases of Lingala.
Our diverse range of learning techniques will offer you many chances to quickly build your vocabulary.
You will be able to communicate well on holiday.
 
All vocabulary and phrases were recorded by native speakers of Lingala.
You will learn correct pronunciation and intonation from the start.
 
You will be able to read the vocabulary in English and Lingala, to hear the vocabulary with a mouse click and print them out as flash cards to use anywhere, anytime.
 
The Lingala vocabulary and phrases are divided into 21 thematic lists covering the most important holiday situations:
How do you say „What is your name?“ in Lingala?
How do you ask in Lingala “Where do you come from?”.
That will certainly interest your new friends in the Congo!
I have stomach trouble.
I have a head ache.
You need medical assistance in the Congo?
The Travel Course will teach you how to communicate with the doctor or the pharmacist.
„How can I book accommodation in Lingala”?
We would like a double room.
And a cot as well.
And if possible, with breakfast the next morning.
You will learn about these themes as well.
We have also prepared a useful list of phrases for emergency situations.
You will learn important phrases for dealing with emergencies.
1,2,3,10,100,...
„I must quickly learn to count in Lingala.“
The numbers are always important to learn in a new language.
This will help you to pay in restaurants.
How do I get to the station?
Excuse me, where is the next post office?
In the Travel Course you will learn how to ask the way to all the most important destinations.
The first step is always the most difficult, namely approaching people.
Therefore the most important things first:
You will learn how to say “Hello” in Lingala.
We will show you how to say “Bye” in Lingala.
How do you say „Yes“ and „No“ in Lingala?
What is “please” and “thank you” in Lingala?
Everyone should be able to say that in any language.
You want to drive in the Congo?
To help you if you need to visit the petrol station, we have prepared a collection of the most important words related to motoring.
Can you read these signs in Lingala?
Where is the emergency exit?
Behind which door are the ladies toilets?
Where is parking forbidden?
We have prepared a list of the most important signs that you should be able to read.
How do you say in Lingala: “The menu, please?“
What is “Cheers!” in Lingala?
Naturally you will want to eat out in order to try the local specialities in the Congo.
In order to facilitate ordering in restaurants, we have developed a lesson only devoted to “food”.
And much more!

 

If you have learned Lingala with 17 Minute Languages you will have these advantages:


Build your career!

  • You will increase your professional opportunities now that you can speak Lingala more confidently.
  • You now have the skills to work in the Congo whenever you wish.

Meet new people!

  • Every new language opens a door to a new world for you.
    You will meet many new and interesting people!
    Who knows: maybe the love of your life speaks Lingala?
  • Are you in a bilingual relationship?
    You can impress your partner by speaking Lingala!

Unforgettable experiences!

  • Broaden your horizons as you travel to the Congo.
    If you can speak Lingala, your trip will become an unforgettable experience:
    You will understand the country and its people better.

Make more of your free time!

  • You will be able to watch movies in Lingala!
  • What a joy it is to be able to read a book in Lingala!

Stay in great mental shape!

  • Scientific studies have shown:
    Continued learning increases quality of life and life expectancy.
  • Train your brain!
    Studies have shown that learning languages helps stave off dementia and Alzheimer's.

 

 

Free Lingala trial version

 
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Lingala long term memory learning method

 

The long-term memory learning method of 17 Minute Languages:
Learn and never forget


The Lingala long-term memory learning method is based on the latest findings from research on vocabulary learning.
 
You learn all the vocabulary of the Lingala course from the beginning and repeat it in a systematic way until it is stored in your long-term memory.
This way you will remember the vocabulary permanently.
learn Lingala with long term method
 
Lingala language course
 
Here's how the long-term method works:
 
  1. First thing on the following day you have to correctly translate this word.
  2. The program then waits for two days.
    On the third day you will be prompted by the same word again.
    You then have to translate it correctly.
  3. The program then waits 4 more days.
    On the eighth day you will be prompted by the same word yet again.
  4. The program then waits 8 more days.
    On the ninth day you will be prompted by the same word yet again.
  5. The program then waits a final 9 days.
    You have to correctly translate the word just one more time.

If you knew the word on each occasion, by this time you will never forget it!
It is permanently stored in your long-term memory.
(Important to know: if you forgot the word to be learned on any occasion during the repetition phase, the repetition starts again.)
 
With this learning method, you will learn all of the vocabulary in this Lingala course.
New words will be added to your lessons every day.
Your vocabulary will grow rapidly.
 

Daily trainer for learning Lingala:
The quick-learning system


The daily trainer guides you through all the lessons of your language course on each learning day – according to your learning level.
 
Before each learning session, the course assesses your current knowledge level and methodically imparts all the educational material from the language course:
1
Vocabulary
Using numerous innovative test methods, you will learn and repeat the Lingala vocabulary until it is stored in your long-term memory.
You will be able to recall these words automatically as they are now stored in your long term memory.
2
Words in long-term memory:
After finishing the daily trainer, we provide a recap of all the words that you have embedded in your long-term memory.
3
Add your own vocabulary:
You are interested in a certain topic but you can hardly find any vocabulary about it in your language course?
No problem!
You have the option of entering your own words with your translation into Lingala.
Your new words will then be entered and integrated in the daily trainer in the same way as the vocabulary contained in the course.
4
To keep the daily trainer exciting and innovative every day, these different learning topics are not treated in separate blocks, but are presented according to the subject matter and your learning level.
This keeps your daily learning experience interesting and makes you want to continue learning for a few minutes longer every time.

 
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Lingala insider learning community
 

17 Minute Languages' exclusive insider learning community


When you have completed your daily tasks you have the possibility to transfer your score online.
 
The leaderboard allows you to compare yourself with other hard-working learners.
Check out who is behind the top scores (of all courses).
Just like in a frequent flyer programme, you can exchange your course points for more than 50 attractive rewards.
 
The more you learn, the more rewards you will earn!
Connect with others!
Share your knowledge and grow together with our insider learning community of 17 Minute Languages.
 
Find a tandem partner from the Congo and support and motivate each other while learning.
 
Make interesting friends with other Lingala learners or people from the Congo.
 
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Free Lingala trial version

 
Test the Lingala course for free and get lots of study tips as well.
 

 

Mixed exercises that are entertaining and engaging:


Variety is key to learning.
To increase your motivation for daily learning, your language course offers varied and engaging learning methods, visualisations and bonuses.
 
This course will motivate you to learn every day and you will be speaking fluent Lingala in no time.
learn LINGALA with a variety of daily tasks
The course programme offers you new vocabulary based on a sophisticated system.
The vocabulary is repeated as often as necessary until you have mastered it completely.
The program is designed to grow as your knowledge grows.
New words will be introduced to you amidst repetitions in a range of daily activities.
varied learning methods for fluent Lingala
With varied learning methods such as illustrated vocabulary, multiple-choice questions, matching games, translation exercises and dictations, you are guaranteed lasting learning enjoyment.
points for all Lingala vocabulary you have learned
You will receive points for all the vocabulary you have learned - and the longer you learn, the more points you earn.
Naturally, what's the point of collecting points if they can't be exchanged for rewards.
That's why you can gradually exchange your collected points for valuable rewards.
Lingala course with detailed statistics
We have implemented detailed statistics that will tell you exactly how extensive your knowledge is in Lingala.
You can choose to compare your scores with other learners time and time again.
Lingala verb trainer
Verbs are at the heart of every language.
For your benefit, we have developed a verb trainer.
This training program will teach you frequently used verbs and all their tenses.
studying Lingala with everyday dialogues
Typical everyday dialogues are narrated by professional native speakers and set to music to give you that authentic feel of real situations you are very likely to encounter.
fluent Lingala with superlearning music
The popular Superlearning music is integrated into every language course to support relaxed learning of the new language.
(Of course you can also learn without this music).
meditation practice to learn 17 En01
For complete relaxation, you can do a guided meditation after each learning section.
Each learning unit is therefore concluded in a state of deep relaxation.
network with tandem partners
Join our learning partner community:
In our learning groups, you can connect with other learners or tandem partners to learn the language together and encourage and motivate each other.
course with Lingala grammar
During the course we will introduce you to Lingala grammar.
Step by step, the course introduces you to all the important rules of the language and gives you an understanding of the grammar with entertaining exercises.
 
 

 
  • Would you like to learn a new language more effectively than you could with other learning methods?
  • Do you need to have a sense of achievement when learning?
  • Would you like to determine when, how much, and where you learn?
  • Would you like to be able to say the most important things in Lingala on your holiday?
Then the Lingala Course is absolutely perfect for you!

 

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What do our clients say
... regarding the learning methods of the language courses


"It is a more fun approach than other courses.
I like the repetition rhythm of words I do not know. I need a visual approach to support aural learning."

   (Andrea Matrosovs)
 
"It speaks the words so I can hear pronunciation instead of just guessing how written words might sound.
I also like the multitude of ways the words are presented: written words, pictures, fill in the blank sentences, spoken dialogue, etc.
This allowed me to speak more authentically and to learn the words more thoroughly.
This is the best program I have used."

   (Ashley Crust)
 
"I am very content with your language course and I really enjoy learning with it. I like the well-structured way of the course and the wide-ranged possibilities which makes learning so much easier and varying as well. Besides I think it's great you can choose listening to the language as often as you want to as well as being able printing the vocabulary on flashcards. In any case I would love to thank the experts who developed the course very much! It's fun to learn a new language with this course!"
   (Gillian Smith)
 
"This is my first exercise program for pc ever - especially the offered possibilities of long-term memory training as well as the literacy test which are very helpful for me are fascinating to me."
   (Tom Livingston)
 
"The varied learning possibilities are gorgeous! They have something in store for everyone.
Especially being able to print flashcards has been new to me an I think it's brilliant! They are really easy to print and front and back are fitting on top of each other! The every-day situations make learning much easier since sentences out of everyday life are a great motivation learning a language. Learning varies at all time because there are so many different ways teaching myself the language."

   (Kelly Roberts)
 

What our clients say
... about the long term memory learning method


"I've been mostly impressed by the long-term method for learning new vocabulary, since I didn't expect knowing the vocabulary after a pretty long break. The explanation of the psychological backgrounds and the systematics of the memory performance respectively makes the learning methods much more comprehensible."
   (Scott Wilkinson)
 
"The long-term memory learning method for keeping vocabulary in long-term memory is, in my opinion, particularly efficient. Thereby you are developing ambition which keeps you going. Also the pages which hide the vocab are tremendously good to get a quick overview and are very suitable to repeat in fast track. I find the displaying of the last seven wrong inputs in the long-term memory learning method very supportive."
   (Frank Collins)
 
"I really really like the vocabulary training method. Here, I'm especially using the long-term memory learning method. I mostly prefer multiple choice and input. This method makes me build up on my vocabulary knowledge quickly. I'm able to connect proper spelling as well as the right pronunciation by the audio output. To get a quick learning success this is essential to me.
The distinct lessons are prepared well and are really easy to access. Here its especially useful having the possibility playing the particular sequences."

   (Lauren Grey)
 
"I've been using this language course for 4 months intensively. I think it's really convenient having the possibility to repeat the vocabulary regularly with the long-term memory learning method. I really enjoy this programm for it keeps asking until the correlate word is typed in correctly. Moreover the digital speech of the respective vocabulary is also great."
   (Gautam Kumars)
 
"I'd learned this language already basically before but I couldn't remember hardly anything about my basics, nevertheless I was able to reaccess the language. For this I'm sure the clear and logical structure of the language course is crucial and also the opportunity to operate within the program in so many different ways."
   (Jean-Baptiste Novak)
 
"Every day before I go sleep I'm practising my vocabulary with the long-term memory learning method. By purchasing your software I've made a good decision since it's fun learning and gives me a sense of achievement most of the time. As far as I'm concerned this course enhanced my linguistic knowledge because it's design is varying. Another great advantage is the course being suitable for all kind of operating systems. This is what I really like about it since I'm a Linux user and therefor limited concerning software."
   (Chris Worthingham)
 
"I was especially amazed by learning with the longterm-method. The records of the entire vocabulary and dialogues sound very natural and realistic since they were all spoken by native speakers. Putting it in a nutshell, it's a well-made language course."
   (Marcus Großkautz)
 
"I really do like learning using the long term memory learning method. Using the pc is much simpler than writing manually. Moreover using the pc is much more efficient since you can not betray yourself - The system is correcting every single mistake also including emphasis which are also registered. Storing the different levels makes repeating the vocabulary and the texts based on the flashcard principle possible and thereby more effective. Learning foreign languages has become a hobby to me - for me, personally, not is it only learning by heart but a leisure pursuit."
   (Emily Snyder)
 
"From an educational view the long term memory learning method is very well-structured.
We are able to store the results. Also we think the gap texts are great and the pronunciation of the audio files is especially audibly and clearly.
The lessions are kept short which is favourable respecting our age. Thank you very much for this language course."

   (Richard & Francis Pennyworthy)
 
"It's very beneficial being able to organize your individual schedule and also being able to print out the entire course. The variety of the teaching materials is also great.
When it comes to learning vocabulary by using the long term memory learning method you only decide once how long you would like to learn per day. Once you've decided on how long you want learn a day, this will be happening automatically afterwards. So, once you get started you will pull trough.
This is also very helpful when having a hard time with motivation. Being able to decide on your own how long you want learn makes this course "feasible"."

   (Henry Smalls)
 
"I find the logical and neat outline very appealing. I'm also motivated by the long term memory learning method which makes it easy for me to live up to the learning success of the day before and gets me started over quickly. I've already bought the beginner's course and my experiences with the long term memory learning method are good. You can virtually follow the continuing progress the team is working on - this is what I really like since they give me the feeling that I'm taken seriously when I hand in some suggestions for improvement and changes."
   (Agatha Low)
 

Customer reviews
... about the daily trainer


"I like the interval repetition, the division in levels and the monitor how much time is left to achieve a level, I like the reward system, when it is possible to get other courses in other languages, I like the meditation mysic."
   
 
"The daily exercises are the greatest thing about this learning software. In this way I'm able to learn in a structured way. Thereby, I can learn both the vocabulary training and text exercises quickly and continuing. Moreover I'm convinced by the different methods of vocabulary training and different learning methods. Above all the text input and the automatic testing of your knowledge gives me a quick and really good result."
   (Chris Osborne)
 
"I enjoy the daily exercise program because it's easy to work on and it's varying. Mostly I use the long term memory learning method and the quick repetition. This course allows me to continue my studies on a daily basis and I feel really really motivated to learning another language."
   (Jason Big)
 
"I find the daily exercises very encouraging. Having the possibility to exchange information with others and also motivate each other online helps me staying motivated. In general the program is designed logical and very comprehensible. "
   (Mason Spooner)
 
"I am given the possibility to determine the learning rate myself. The daily exercises are giving me the pressure necessary I need to do them.
Apparently different brain areas are getting activated by different learning methods of the program. In my own case, the learning success seems to be lasting."

   (Craig Miller)
 
"I especially enjoy the daily exercises since they really enhance the quality of learning new languages. I'll try learning a new language every year. I also like being constantly encouraged by the program and getting learning tips. Without the learning tips it would definitely take me longer to learn a language and also the feeling of success wouldn't be as huge (as it is now)."
   (Claudia Sawitsch)
 
"To me the daily exercises are awesome and be given the possibility to continue right where I stopped by the repetition.
Not a day goes by without me working with the program and working on my vocabulary knowledge at least.
Within almost 100 days I've stored about more than 1000 words in the long term memory.
I would like to thank you so much for this course. I'm enjoying it so much and it really helps me staying on track."

   (Victoria Statham)
 
"The daily are exercises learning method seem very effective. It gives you a well-structures schedule that guides you trough the program.
And if there is time left you you could additionally use further training methods."

   (Gunther Rummel)
 

What our clients say
... in regard to structure and content of the programme


"I like being drilled - and measured against A1/A2 proficiency. I also like the dialogs. I go back over them again and again. (Occasionally the dialog translations are not real accurate but they do give the meaning.) After reading dialogs, I will also type them into my own document, give me a good practice writing. I also like the dictation."
   (Ira Lund)
 
"I appreciate the course' systematic regarding the structure, the clarity regarding the titles you can click on.
I also like being able to print out whatever I like and having the correcting aid at my disposal. It's very beneficial having the opportunity to listen to the appropriate vocabulary. This course is definitely meeting my expectations!"

 
"This course has broadened my vocabulary knowledge tremendously.
For me personally, listening to texts and thereby improving my own pronunciation was particularly helpful. Of course this is really motivating, helpful and is giving me a feeling of getting more and more confident when communicating with native speakers. The method by which you acquire vocabulary is excellent - at the same time it's a fantastic exercise to train my brain."

   (Bill Green)
 
"I like the learning units being split in small very achievable units. The vocabulary being taught is very applicable especially for beginners - that's what I really like since I want to learn this language only on a "vacation" kind of level. Additionally I want to point out the learning monitoring and the opportunity given to print out the vocabulary which makes learning a lot easier for me."
   (Mark Curtis)
 
"The lessons are very versatile. This program also provides the possibility to print out cards which I think is very crucial. Since we're getting ready to move these lessons are great to get prepared.
This course is great!"

   (Tess Carlson)
 
"The listening examples are suitable for the daily use and are worth learning.
Within a short period of time I acquired essential vocabulary which encouraged me to keep going.
In addition the recording is realistic, comprehensible and I as a student was given the chance to get an impression what feeling for language means."

   (Chester Fields)
 
"I'm very pleased with this course and it helps a lot with my studies. This course is especially helpful when it comes to learning vocabulary and a proper pronunciation. I'm pretty sure I would have given up learning this language if it wasn't for this course. I like the lessons being short and therefore clear. Also the flashcards which can be printed out are great for taking with you and learn whenever I feel like studying."
   (Holly Wilkinson)
 
"I'm really motivated by the short and not too challenging lessons. They encourage me to hang in there because they are easy to process by the self-learning principle. I really like the versatile testing options. Each term or sentence can be repeated - this way the pronunciation can be memorized much better."
   (Christen Nixon)
 
"I was positively surprised by the many lessons. The lessons aren't stuffed full and contain an appropriate amount of vocabulary. The dialogue texts are well-chosen and the basic vocabulary is extensive.
The flash cards which can be printed are a good learning method - it really worked out for me."

   (Nicki Chestnut)
 

What our clients say
... about the price/performance ratio of the language courses


"What I like most about the course is the long term memory learning method. This way it's possible to learn vocabularies which you consider to be essential. Moreover I was surprised my the price... I think is a very fair price! Kudos to you!"
   (Sebastian White)
 
"The price/performance ratio is amazing. Other courses which are comparable are much more expensive!"
   (Andrew Drake)
 
"I would like to thank you for the excellent price/performance ratio. "
   (George Murphy)
 
"I've tried bunches of language courses and this one is the best so far! The price-performance ratio is absolutely justifiable. The course' navigation is easy to handle whereas the course is both visually and acoustically orientated. This way learning is easy and progress can be seen very soon. This course is highly recommendable - especially for beginners."
   (Daniel Robinson)
 
 

 
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Quick progress:

This software program will make learning Lingala fun and easy in breathtaking time.
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Sophisticated software:

We first released this software in 2002.
Each year, our developers meticulously update it with utmost care to detail.
daily tasks

A variety of tasks each day:

Varied daily tasks and a huge selection of learning methods will motivate you to continue learning every day.
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Unique learning methods:

With the long-term memory learning method and daily tasks tailored to you, you will learn Lingala in record time.
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