Audia › Language learning by reading and listening
Use case · iPhone and iPad
Read and listen at the same time to learn a language
Seeing the text while you hear how it's pronounced helps vocabulary and intonation stick. Audia imports books in 31 reading languages and highlights the word being read at every moment.
How other readers use it
«I'm also learning English, and since the app lets me upload books in any language, it makes my task easier. Being able to read it like a digital book while hearing the intonation of the words makes it a very good tool for improving your level in a language.»
— Oliverio el comanche, App Store · Spain · 2026-08-30
«This app works perfectly for listening to your books and reading them at the same time; the voices are very good. I'd like them to add a translation feature, because I read a lot in English, but sometimes I need to look up a word's meaning to understand it.»
— HobbitGNR, App Store · Spain · 2026-09-26
How to make the most of it
Import a book in the language you're studying
It can be your own, or one from the Audia Library in its original language, untranslated.
Set the speed to your level
Slow it down to as low as 0.5x if you're starting out, or speed it up to 2x for more of a challenge.
Follow the highlighted word
As you listen, the word being read is highlighted on screen, so you connect sound and spelling.
Look up a word without leaving the book
Press and hold any word to open its definition in the system dictionary, in the book's own language.
FAQ
Does Audia translate words into my language?+
No. Pressing and holding a word opens iOS's built-in dictionary with its definition, in the book's own language, not a translation. If you need to translate it, you can copy it and paste it into your favorite translation app.
Do I need that language's dictionary installed?+
For some languages, yes. Add it from iOS Settings → General → Dictionary, downloading the language you need.
How many languages can I read in?+
Audia's 15 voices read in 31 different languages, with pronunciation adapted to each one.
Can I slow the audio down a lot to follow along?+
Yes, down to 0.5x, half normal speed.
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Try it yourself
Practice a language with your next book.
Free on the App Store, no account or card needed.