"My daughter was learning German from a textbook. She could conjugate verbs but had no one to actually talk to. That's when I realised — what she needed wasn't another app. She needed a friend."
— Founder of LinguaNest, parent of a German learnerLinguaNest connects European families so children can make real pen pals in the countries whose language they're learning. One household subscription. Friendships that last a lifetime.
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"Hallo Lena! My favourite subject is art. Do you like to draw? I am learning German and it is quite hard but also really fun..."
"Hallo Emma! Ja, I love drawing! I am practising my English every day because of you. My dad says we can be friends forever..."
"My daughter was learning German from a textbook. She could conjugate verbs but had no one to actually talk to. That's when I realised — what she needed wasn't another app. She needed a friend."
— Founder of LinguaNest, parent of a German learnerLinguaNest was designed by parents, for parents. Your child never interacts with anyone you haven't approved. Full stop.
Every match, every message, every connection requires your explicit approval before your child sees it. You are the gatekeeper.
Your account is yours as a parent. We never collect your child's personal information directly. No names, no ages, no photos — unless you choose to share them.
Your parent dashboard shows you everything. Every letter sent, every letter received. No hidden conversations, no private channels between children.
Every family on LinguaNest is a paying subscriber — adults who have signed up and agreed to our family standards. No anonymous users, no open access.
We match families within Europe exclusively. Every family operates under European data protection standards — the strongest privacy laws in the world.
Not comfortable with a match? End it in one tap. No questions, no awkward process. You're never locked into a connection that doesn't feel right.
Every family is different. Some parents want to read every message. Others are happy to check in weekly. LinguaNest puts that choice entirely in your hands — and you can change it whenever you like.
Messages flow freely between pen pals but everything is visible in your parent dashboard. You'll get a daily digest so you can read along at your own pace. We recommend this when you're first getting started — get to know the other family, build your confidence.
When you're comfortable with the match, switch to a weekly digest instead. Your dashboard is always there if you want to check in. The full message history is always preserved — nothing is ever deleted without your PIN.
Children cannot delete any message — ever. Only a parent entering their PIN can remove something. This protects your child too — if they receive an upsetting message it's preserved for you to review calmly, not panicked away.
If your child sees something that makes them uncomfortable, they tap a flag. That's it. No having to explain, no awkward conversation — just one tap that pings you immediately. Sometimes children don't have the words. We made sure they don't need them.
Parents sign up and tell us about your family — which languages your children are learning, their ages and interests. You're always in control.
We find a family across Europe where a child is learning your language — a perfect exchange. A German child learning English matched with a British child learning German.
Exchange letters, voice messages, and eventually video calls. All moderated by parents. Watch your child's confidence — and their friendship — blossom.
We believe every child deserves the same experience — regardless of what their parents can afford. There are no tiers, no premium features, no add-ons. Ever. What you see is what you get, and what you get is everything.
We've seen what happens when friendships hit a paywall. One family upgrades, another can't. The group fractures. The friendship suffers. We won't do that to children.
Join the waitlist today and be first to know when LinguaNest opens its doors.
Free to join. No card needed. Launching across Europe soon.