# Language-Matching Platforms Lingtwins Lets Users Practice Languages and Learn Linguistic Skills By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-05-14 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/practice-languages References: [betalist](http://betalist.com/startups/lingtwins) & [lingtwins](http://www.lingtwins.com/) This new venture connects people so they can practice languages and learn by doing. Based in the UK, Lingtwins is a platform that matches people together to practice languages. Currently in beta mode, the startup enables users to continue using their [language skills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lingopeel) and so they won't forget what they've learned. The "new and enriching language experience" are intended to complement formal lessons, whether people are just starting to [learn a new language](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-spanish) or want to maintain existing skills. Lingtwins also serves to create new friendships. Launching in June 2016 for Android and iOS, Lingtwins is hoping to partner with educational partners. In today's global economy, having a handle on languages is a factor that could set job applicants apart and enables people to travel and work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Language Practice:** Lingtwins' language-matching platform provides an innovative way for users to practice languages and improve their linguistic skills. - **Language Learning Reinforcement:** Lingtwins' platform offers a unique opportunity for learners to reinforce their language learning outside of formal lessons. - **Language Skills Networking:** Lingtwins fosters new friendships and connections through its language-matching service, creating a supportive language skills networking community. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education Technology:** Lingtwins' language-matching platform has the potential to disrupt the educational technology industry by enhancing language learning experiences for users and forming partnerships with educational partners. - **Language Learning:** The language learning industry could benefit from Lingtwins' platform as it offers a complementary avenue for practicing languages and maintaining language skills. - **Job Recruitment:** Lingtwins' emphasis on language skills could disrupt the job recruitment industry by giving job applicants a competitive edge in today's global economy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Language Learning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-language-learning-system.md) - [AI Language Tutors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lingoleap.md) - [AI Language-Practicing Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talknative.md) - [AI-Assisted Language Tutors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learn-language-on-perplexity.md) - [English-Learning Language Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wannalisn.md) - [Immersive Language-Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lingo-looper.md) - [AI Language Tutors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lingocat.md) - [AI Language Practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/langtutor-ai.md) - [AI Language Tutors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-language-tutor1.md)