Language Learning
A library of applications for the study of the world’s languages — designed for natural language acquisition, enhanced by Aīris.
Features
Script & Number Systems
Master alphabet and numeral systems with guided pronunciation, stroke order, reading practice, and writing drills.
Life from the Beginning
Acquire language naturally through persona-driven journeys that let you live the culture, vocabulary, and grammar as they arise in daily life.
Flashcards & Review
Practice vocabulary, declensions, conjugations, and forms in an interactive flashcard quiz that tracks your progress and keeps review focused.
Sentence Generation
Generate authentic sentences by difficulty, style, and length, using AI to keep practice varied and relevant.
Classical Latin
Learn Classical Latin, the language of the Roman Empire and its vast literary and legal tradition.
Classical Sanskrit
Learn Classical Sanskrit, the language of the Upanishads, the Mahābhārata, and Pāṇini's grammar.
Modern French
Learn modern French through authentic conversation, vocabulary, and cultural scenarios rooted in Parisian life and history.
Modern Spanish
Learn conversational Spanish with vibrant everyday phrases, travel dialogue, and lively cultural contexts from Madrid to Andalusia.
Modern German
Learn modern German with practical communication exercises, vocabulary drills, and real-world scenes from Berlin to Bavaria.
Modern Chinese
Learn modern Mandarin Chinese with tone guidance, everyday expressions, and cultural scenes from Beijing to Shanghai.
Modern Russian
Learn modern Russian with essential phrases, Cyrillic reading practice, and real-life communication in city and travel contexts.
Modern Portuguese
Learn modern Portuguese with warm travel phrases, conversational speech, and cultural context from Lisbon to Porto.
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Recommendation
For the most reliable experience, use an Open AI API and pick an appropriate model such as GPT 5.1. It is recommend to only use Ollama if your computer can handle a larger model, as smaller Ollama models can be unreliable for Aīris Lingua.
Option 1
Using Open AI API
Go to platform.openai.com, sign in, create an API key, and paste it into the OpenAI settings in Aīris Lingua. You will be charged per use by OpenAI directly — Instrumenta never sees your billing.
Option 2
Using Ollama (free, runs on your computer)
Ollama lets you run AI models privately on your own machine. Aīris Lingua uses it to generate authentic sentences and power the practice tools. No account needed, nothing sent anywhere. Choose your system below for step-by-step instructions.
Step 1 — Install Ollama
If you already have Homebrew, open Terminal and paste this:
brew install ollamaNot sure what Homebrew is? Paste this larger block instead — it installs Homebrew first, then Ollama. It is safe, takes about two minutes, and may ask for your Mac password once.
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)" && brew install ollamaStep 2 — Quit the Ollama app from the menu bar
If Ollama is already installed and showing in your top menu bar, right-click its icon and choose Quit Ollama before continuing. The app version does not allow Instrumenta to connect to it — you need to start it from Terminal instead.
Step 3 — Start Ollama with web access enabled
In Terminal, paste this exactly:
OLLAMA_ORIGINS=* ollama serveThis starts Ollama with permission for Instrumenta (running in your browser) to talk to it. Keep this Terminal window open while you use Aīris Lingua.
Step 4 — Choose a model
Open a second Terminal window and pull a model. These are the recommended options and their respective 'pull' commands. You only need to do this once for each model. After that it is stored on your machine.
Gemma 3 · 1B
A fast, lightweight option for accurate sentence generation, simple practice prompts, and short scene examples. Works on almost any modern Mac with 4 GB of RAM or more.
ollama pull gemma3:1bGemma 3 · 4B
A balanced model for more accurate sentence generation, richer scene description, and clearer language examples. Suited to Apple M series machines with 8 GB RAM.
ollama pull gemma3:4bGemma 3 · 12B
The best local AI option here for high-accuracy sentence generation, stronger scene composition, and more complex language patterns. Suited to Apple M series machines with 16 GB of RAM or higher.
ollama pull gemma3:12bStep 1 — Install Ollama
Open PowerShell as administrator and paste this:
winget install Ollama.OllamaIf Winget is not available, download the installer directly from ollama.com and run it.
Step 2 — Quit Ollama from the system tray
If Ollama is running in the system tray (bottom-right of your taskbar), right-click its icon and choose Quit. You need to start it from the command line so that Instrumenta can connect to it.
Step 3 — Start Ollama with web access enabled
Open PowerShell and paste this:
$env:OLLAMA_ORIGINS="*"; ollama serveKeep this PowerShell window open while you use Aīris Lingua.
Step 4 — Choose a model
Open a second PowerShell window and pull a model. These are the recommended options and their respective 'pull' commands. You only need to do this once for each model. After that it is stored on your machine.
Gemma 3 · 1B
A fast, lightweight option for accurate sentence generation, simple practice prompts, and short scene examples. Works on almost any Windows laptop with 4 GB of RAM or more.
ollama pull gemma3:1bGemma 3 · 4B
A balanced model for more accurate sentence generation, richer scene description, and clearer language examples. Suited to Windows machines with 8 GB of RAM.
ollama pull gemma3:4bGemma 4 Uncensored · Q6 (26B)
A higher-capacity uncensored option for more complex language generation and longer practice sessions. Suited to Windows systems with 32 GB of RAM, or a dedicated 12 GB GPU.
ollama pull hf.co/HauhauCS/Gemma4-26B-A4B-Uncensored-HauhauCS-Balanced:Q6_K_PGemma 3 · 12B
The best local AI option here for high-accuracy sentence generation, stronger scene composition, and more complex language patterns. Suited to a Windows laptop or desktop with 16 GB of RAM.
ollama pull gemma3:12bStep 5 — Connect Ollama inside Aīris Lingua
Open Aīris Lingua, choose the Ollama provider in settings, keep the default server URL, and press 'test key'. Select the model you downloaded. That is all — Instrumenta will connect to your machine directly.
Performance note
Performance varies widely based on how many applications you have open and your specific device type. The best way to know is through trial and error and testing models yourself. However, please note that attempting to run a model that exceeds your device's capacity may render it unresponsive, requiring a forced restart to recover.