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Show HN: Malan Chat, a full immersion language learning app for 62 languages

3•sam_osterfeld•2h ago
With Malan Chat, you can learn over 60 languages through AI-powered conversations, grammar correction, and integrated FSRS flashcards. The chat allows users to practice speaking and listening, get instant corrections, and build your vocabulary with our intelligent language tutor. Users may import readings into the Reader, look up words and annotate the article, and discuss the reading with the chat. To practice longer form writing, you may go into the writing hub and see your text marked up with corrections.

I built Malan to make speaking practice feel like a real conversation instead of a clunky exercise. It’s a chat-first language coach that listens, responds, and nudges you toward more natural phrasing without breaking your flow, so the learning process stays light and fast, it feels more like texting than studying. It’s strongest for people who already know some of the language and want to go from 1 → 100. There isn’t a true 0 → 1 path yet (onboarding for complete beginners is coming), so right now it’s best for learners who can form basic sentences and want consistent practice with real feedback.

Coming soon: YouTube (and possibly Spotify) integration so you can get listening practice from real sources that you want to engage with. This is your journey, and you are a distinct individual with your own tastes. I want you to have fun while you're going through the arduous task of learning a new language! Also in the works are custom exercises based on your own needs.

I've still had very limited user feedback, so please tell me what you like or don't like about the platform and I will do my best to remedy it!

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sam_osterfeld•1h ago
Try Malan Chat here: https://malan.chat

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