LAIX Inc. Announces Formation of Special Committee

SHANGHAI,Aug. 6,2021 --LAIX Inc. ("LAIX" or the "Company") (NYSE: LAIX),an artificial intelligence (AI) company in China that creates and delivers products and services to popularize English learning,today announced that its board of directors (the "Board") has formed a special committee (the "Special Committee") consisting of two independent directors,Dr. Li-Lan Cheng,who will serve as the chairman of the Special Committee,and Ms. Min (Jenny) Zhang,to evaluate and consider the previously announced preliminary non-binding proposal letter dated August 4,2021 (the "Proposal").

The Board cautions the Company's shareholders and others considering trading the Company's securities that no decisions have been made with respect to the Proposal. There can be no assurance that any definitive offer will be received,that any definitive agreement will be executed relating to the transaction contemplated by the Proposal,or that the transaction contemplated by the Proposal or any other similar transaction will be approved or consummated. The Company does not undertake any obligation to provide any updates with respect to any transaction,except as required under applicable law.

About LAIX Inc.

LAIX Inc. ("LAIX" or the "Company") is an artificial intelligence (AI) company in China that creates and delivers products and services to popularize English learning. Its proprietary AI teacher utilizes cutting-edge deep learning and adaptive learning technologies,big data,well-established education pedagogies and the mobile internet. LAIX believes its innovative approach fundamentally transforms learning. LAIX provides its products and services on demand via its mobile apps,primarily its flagship "English Liulishuo" mobile app launched in 2013. On the Company's platform,AI technologies are seamlessly integrated with diverse learning content incorporating well-established language learning pedagogies,gamified features and strong social elements to deliver an engaging,adaptive learning experience. LAIX provides a variety of courses inspired by a broad range of topics and culture themes to make English learning more interesting and is committed to offering a fun,interactive learning environment to motivate and engage its users.

For more information,please visit:http://ir.laix.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

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For investor and media inquiries,please contact:

LAIX Inc.

Jiazhuo Zheng

Investor Relations

E-mail: ir@laix.com

The Piacente Group Investor Relations

Brandi Piacente

Tel: +1-212-481-2050

E-mail: liulishuo@tpg-ir.com

Emilie Wu

Tel: +86-21-6039-8363

E-mail: liulishuo@tpg-ir.com

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