Can I post a link to my language learning app?
You must get permission from the moderators before posting any self-owned content such as apps, videos, or blogs.
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r/languagelearning rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/languagelearning: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 3,402,898
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Bootstrapped SaaS founders and solo software builders
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Be mature and respectful to others: We're all here in our own time, so please help us enjoy that time by keeping discussion civil, this includes using insults or writing derogatory comments. We don't remove posts simply for being brash.
- Read the wiki and FAQ before asking basic questions: For cases where user makes a vague and unhelpful "What language should I learn?" post or asks an already-answered question. FAQ are usually removed.
- Do not submit self-owned content without permission: Users may not post self-owned content (apps, videos, blogs, etc) without permission. Please see our [rules for promotion](https://www.reddit.com/r/languagelearning/wiki/rules_for_promotion/ for more information.
- Do not post disallowed content: These include: posts focused on one language, language exchange requests, videos similar to "polyglot speaks 19 languages", language tutors, homework help, achievement posts, pictures of resources, and AI language learning tools or chatbots.
- Do not focus your post on a specific language: Posts about popular languages belong in their subs. Posts about rarer languages are usually okay. Posts about learning techniques/schedules are sometimes okay--check the longer rules.
- Do not post low-quality content: We only remove very low-quality posts. Please only use this for incoherent ranting, tasteless or unfunny attempts at humour, and boring translation requests.
- Do not generalise large groups of people: This includes spreading conspiracy theories or isolated or misleading statistics regarding groups of people.
- Do not target individuals with threats or slander: This means targeting users with threats, slander or spurious accusations
- Post requests for resources in the dedicated subreddit: For example, requests for French textbook recommendations go in /r/french
Works well
- A general discussion post about how different learners structure their daily study schedules.
- A question asking the community what learning techniques they find most effective for staying motivated.
- A post about learning a rarer language and the unique challenges involved, as long as it is not a resource request.
- A thoughtful text post sharing a general language learning insight, with no links and no self-promotion.
Avoid
- Do not post links to your own app, video, or blog without moderator permission.
- Do not post about a single popular language, as those belong in that language's own subreddit.
- Do not post language exchange requests or homework help requests.
- Do not post achievement posts or pictures of resources.
- Do not post AI language learning tools or chatbots, as they are disallowed content.
- Do not ask basic questions that are already answered in the wiki or FAQ.
What r/languagelearning Is For
This community is for anybody interested in learning other languages, whether they are just starting, a polyglot, or a language nerd. People come here to talk about language learning in a general way, not to focus on one specific language. The moderators want discussion to be mature and respectful, and they expect you to read the wiki and FAQ before asking basic questions.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule that decides whether your marketing post survives is "Do not submit self-owned content without permission." You must get permission before posting your own apps, videos, or blogs. The "Do not post disallowed content" rule also blocks several common marketing angles, including AI language learning tools or chatbots, language tutors, and pictures of resources. The "Do not focus your post on a specific language" rule means your post must stay general to language learning as a whole. The "Read the wiki and FAQ before asking basic questions" rule means you should not post vague questions like asking what language to learn. The "Post requests for resources in the dedicated subreddit" rule means you should not ask for or offer resource recommendations here.
What To Post
A good post here is a general discussion about language learning techniques, schedules, or experiences that does not promote your own content and does not focus on a single popular language. If you want to share your own app, video, or blog, you must get permission from the moderators first. A post that asks a thoughtful question about how people approach learning, or that shares a useful general insight, fits the community better than a direct promotion.
What To Avoid
Avoid posting any self-owned content without permission, including apps, videos, and blogs. Do not post content focused on one popular language, language exchange requests, homework help, achievement posts, pictures of resources, or AI language learning tools and chatbots. Avoid asking basic questions that are answered in the wiki or FAQ, and do not post resource requests that belong in a dedicated language subreddit. Stay away from low-quality posts, generalizing large groups of people, and targeting individuals with threats or slander.
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Common questions about r/languagelearning
Can I share my AI language learning tool?
No, AI language learning tools and chatbots are listed as disallowed content.
Can I post about learning a specific language?
No, posts focused on one popular language belong in that language's own subreddit, though posts about rarer languages are usually okay.
Can I ask what language I should learn?
You should check the wiki and FAQ first, because vague or already-answered questions are usually removed.
Can I request textbook recommendations?
No, resource requests belong in the dedicated subreddit, such as asking for French textbook recommendations in the French subreddit.
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