# Learn Lithuanian with NativePal > Learn Lithuanian with NativePal: levelled reading, vocabulary with spaced repetition, and pronunciation coaching. Free app for iOS and Android. ## Quick facts - Native name: Lietuvių - Speakers: 3+ million speakers worldwide - Spoken in: Lithuania - Writing system: Latin alphabet, 32 letters - FSI difficulty category: III - Estimated study to professional working proficiency: 1100 hours (about 44 weeks full-time, per the US Foreign Service Institute) - Proficiency framework: CEFR (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) ## What English speakers find hardest about Lithuanian - **Seven cases**: Nouns fall into five declension patterns across seven cases, and adjectives, numerals and participles all have to agree. - **Mobile pitch accent**: Stress moves around as a word inflects and carries a rising or falling tone. It is unmarked in ordinary writing, so it has to be learnt word by word. - **A very rich participle system**: Lithuanian has several kinds of participle that do the work of English relative clauses, letting a single inflected word replace "the man who was reading". - **Archaic Indo-European forms**: Lithuanian preserves endings closer to Sanskrit and Latin than anything else spoken today, which is fascinating but means little transfers from modern languages. ## How you practise Lithuanian in NativePal - [Reading Lessons](https://nativepal.app/features/reading-lessons/): Lithuanian stories generated for your level, every word tappable for a translation, comprehension quiz at the end. - [Vocabulary & Dictionary](https://nativepal.app/features/vocabulary-and-dictionary/): themed Lithuanian vocabulary lessons plus a personal dictionary feeding spaced-repetition flashcards. - [Speaking Practice](https://nativepal.app/features/speaking-practice/): read Lithuanian aloud on a teleprompter and get scored on individual sounds, prosody, fluency, and connected speech. - [Daily Challenges](https://nativepal.app/features/daily-challenges/): 60 seconds of freeform Lithuanian every day, analysed for grammar, vocabulary, and phrasing. - [Learning Scenarios](https://nativepal.app/features/learning-scenarios/): structured Lithuanian lessons from the alphabet for absolute beginners. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to learn Lithuanian? The US Foreign Service Institute puts Lithuanian at roughly 1100 hours of instruction — about 44 weeks full-time — to reach professional working proficiency. Holding a simple conversation comes much sooner: most learners manage it inside the first few months. NativePal shortens the part you control: reading at your level every day, vocabulary that returns before you forget it, and speaking practice that scores your pronunciation instead of just ticking a box. ### What is hardest about Lithuanian grammar? Seven cases: Nouns fall into five declension patterns across seven cases, and adjectives, numerals and participles all have to agree. Mobile pitch accent: Stress moves around as a word inflects and carries a rising or falling tone. It is unmarked in ordinary writing, so it has to be learnt word by word. A very rich participle system: Lithuanian has several kinds of participle that do the work of English relative clauses, letting a single inflected word replace "the man who was reading". Archaic Indo-European forms: Lithuanian preserves endings closer to Sanskrit and Latin than anything else spoken today, which is fascinating but means little transfers from modern languages. ### Is Lithuanian hard for English speakers? Hard — archaic grammar with few shortcuts. Latin with ą, č, ę, ė, į, š, ų, ū and ž. No new characters to learn. ### What proficiency levels does NativePal use for Lithuanian? NativePal levels your Lithuanian practice with CEFR, so reading lessons, vocabulary, and speaking prompts are generated for the level you select rather than a generic average. The ladder runs A1 through to C2. ### Where is Lithuanian spoken? Lithuanian is spoken in Lithuania, with 3+ million speakers worldwide. ### Can I learn Lithuanian as a complete beginner? Yes. NativePal's Learning Scenarios start from the alphabet, numbers, greetings, and how to introduce yourself, with no prior Lithuanian assumed. Once those land, reading lessons and vocabulary packs pick up from wherever you are. ### Does NativePal correct my Lithuanian pronunciation? Yes. You read Lithuanian aloud on a teleprompter and get scored on individual vowels and consonants, stress, rhythm and intonation, fluency, and connected speech — not just a pass or fail. The 60-second daily speaking challenge adds freeform practice on top. ### Can I practise speaking Lithuanian, not just reading it? Yes, and it is the most-used part of the app. Speaking Practice is a teleprompter you read aloud for scored pronunciation feedback, the daily challenge gives you 60 seconds of freeform talk, and you can reply with your voice in any chat or roleplay scenario. ### Is NativePal free for learning Lithuanian? NativePal is free to start, with a daily allowance across reading, vocabulary, speaking practice, and chats. A premium subscription removes the daily limits and unlocks the longer formats. Prices are set in the App Store and Google Play and vary by region. ### Do I need an account to start learning Lithuanian? No. NativePal uses anonymous sign-in, so you can start practising Lithuanian without an email address or social login. ## More - [All supported languages](https://nativepal.app/languages.html) - [All features](https://nativepal.app/features/) - [Compare NativePal with other apps](https://nativepal.app/compare/) - [llms.txt](https://nativepal.app/llms.txt)