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Life & fun · March 21, 2023

Learn Languages When Watching Videos with Ease

I'd like to tell you about InterSub, a tool that I've been developing out of my pain of learning languages. I found watching videos the best working option for me because it allows me to advance in language almost without spending extra time. I watch videos - series, TV shows, documentaries etc. not less an hour a day and switching on watching in the learned language gave me an extra hour of practice. I wasn't satisfied with solutions which I'd found on the market, and I decided to make a better one. With InterSub, one can watch videos on your favorite platforms like YouTube, Netflix,…

Learn Languages When Watching Videos with Ease launched on March 21, 2023 with 8 votes, #1,999 of 5,007 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.

What it does

Boost your English, Spanish, and other language skills while watching your favorite shows and other content on YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, Coursera, and more. InterSub offers instant word translations, personal vocabulary tracking, and mobile integration to make learning fun and effective.

In the maker’s words, at launch

I'd like to tell you about InterSub, a tool that I've been developing out of my pain of learning languages. I found watching videos the best working option for me because it allows me to advance in language almost without spending extra time. I watch videos - series, TV shows, documentaries etc. not less an hour a…

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