Excellent app.
A useful application, I will finally force myself to learn words.
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About
Enhance your foreign language learning by easily capturing and reviewing new words and phrases encountered in media and text. This app helps you build vocabulary by tracking known words, providing definitions and examples, and offering spaced repetition for effective recall.
✓Vocabulary tracking
✓Word and phrase definitions
✓Translation to any language
✓Spaced repetition for recall
✓Subtitle search for movies/TV
✓Text and article import
✓Auto language detection
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What's New in shlang
0.5.7
June 15, 2026
fixed ambiguous Premium buttons
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FAQ
What is shlang's learning methodology?
shlang focuses on active vocabulary acquisition by allowing users to mark unknown words and phrases encountered in media or text. It provides definitions, examples, and translations, with a spaced repetition system to aid recall.
How does shlang track user progress?
Users can mark words and phrases as 'known' or 'to repeat'. The app helps users recall words they've marked for repetition, facilitating progress tracking through active engagement and review.
Does shlang offer certifications?
shlang is designed as a vocabulary-building tool and does not offer formal certifications upon completion of any learning modules.
What languages does shlang support for word extraction?
shlang supports word extraction for over 180 languages. It offers advanced support for English, including grouping related words and phrasal verbs.
Can I use shlang offline?
The provided data does not specify offline functionality. However, features like subtitle search and translation may require an internet connection.
What devices is shlang available on?
shlang is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, as indicated by its supported devices list.
How often is shlang updated?
The latest version of shlang is 0.4.1, last updated on January 22, 2023. This suggests an update frequency of approximately once or twice a year.
Does shlang have ads?
No, shlang does not contain advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being false.
