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24 alternatives to LangLearn

Smart foreign words learning extension | learn in context

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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    Fluent▲821

    Learn a new language by browsing the web

    2020 · fluent.co · its alternatives →

  2. 2
    Vocably▲130

    Expand your vocabulary while surfing the web

    2022 · vocably.pro · its alternatives →

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    Toucan▲595

    Learn a new language while you browse the web.

    2020 · jointoucan.com · its alternatives →

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    FlipWord▲214

    Intelligently integrate language learning into web browsing

    2017 · flipword.co · its alternatives →

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    TenWords▲103

    Learn a foreign language by reading the news online

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    Learn a new language while you live your life

    2021 · fluent.co · its alternatives →

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    Lexios▲76

    Learn vocabulary effortlessy while browsing the web

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    InterSub▲232

    Learn languages when watching videos

    2023 · intersub.cc · its alternatives →

  9. 9

    Learn the words you translate with one click

    2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Hi HN, Just wanted to share a tool i've been working on to help with my own study routine. It’s a browser extension called Lingoku. The idea is simple: we spend hours browsing the web in English every day. This tool replaces some of the english words with Japanese vocabulary based on your japanese level (Similar to Toucan, but with a better user experience). It’s basically an attempt to make the "i+1" method actually passive, you understand the sentence because it's mostly english, but you pick up Japanese words naturally from the context. It uses an LLM in the backend to make sure the…

    Dec 2025 · lingoku.ai · its alternatives →

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    Backwords▲105

    Learn a new language right from your wallpaper

    2018 · its alternatives →

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    Lingvist▲364

    Take your language skills to the next level

    2015 · lingvist.com · its alternatives →

  13. 13GA

    Hi HN, For over two years I've been working on an App to learn languages (currently French, Italian and Spanish), together with my partner, a language teacher. I think it is finally ready to share with this community! The idea is to introduce vocabulary and grammar whilst you read eBooks in your own language. I've found that it is easier to remember vocabulary 'in context' and with regular repetition. Plus you don't have to carve out dedicated time for language learning. Other apps require you to build a habit around various exercises or ‘games’, whereas lots of people already read books.…

    2024 · glossarie.app · its alternatives →

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    Underline▲133

    Expand your vocabulary while you browse the Internet

    2022 · getunderline.io · its alternatives →

  15. 15

    An AI language tutor in your browser

    2023 · fluent.co · its alternatives →

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    CapWords▲135

    Learn a new language with AI-powered object recognition

    2025 · capwords.app · its alternatives →

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    Learn any language by reading what you love. Click words to translate, build vocabulary with smart flashcards, and read articles, books, and web pages in 100+ languages. Free to start.

    2015 · readlang.com · its alternatives →

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    Iago▲104

    Learn languages by watching your favorite TV shows

    2022 · getiago.com · its alternatives →

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    Learn foreign vocabulary as you browse in English

    2016 · thisisyarn.com · its alternatives →

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    Learn in context with translation

    2022 · langbrowser.com · its alternatives →

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    Learn your Duolingo vocabulary while browsing the web

    2023 · duoninja.com · its alternatives →

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    Frequency-based, contextual language learning

    2021 · lang-bridge.com · its alternatives →

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    Maspeak▲93

    Learn words in a new language

    2018 · maspeak.com · its alternatives →

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    Play with your words. Language learning simplified.

    2015 · planblabs.net · its alternatives →

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