# shlang

> Vocabulary builder for foreign language learners using media and text. (iPhone/iPad app by Sergey Samsonov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shlang/id1551317481 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sergey Samsonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551317483)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-04-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shlang/id1551317481/reviews.md

## What is shlang?

How often do you use a dictionary while watching a movie, reading a book or a web article in a foreign language? Probably often.
Do you recall all those words or phrases which you used a dictionary for in 1 week? Probably not.

You can use many applications: dictionaries, translators, memory cards and so on to build your vocabulary. Anyway it would require some manual work to recognize different word forms, phrases and idioms. 

Shlang makes things easier for you, all what you need is in one place - focus on unknown words before reading/watching:

Words and Phrases
- mark words or phrases you already know, they will be in your vocabulary and do not bother you next time;
- let Shlang know about your language (English only atm) level and Shlang will be able to not show easy (for your level personally) words;
- work with unknown words or phrases:
  - see definitions; 
  - see examples;
  - translate to any language you want/know;
  - if still not sure you get familiar with a word or a phrase, mark the one "to repeat" so next time you face the one Shlang will help you to recall;
- repeat any of the words or phrases from your vocabulary.

Media
- search for movie/TV subtitles
- (soon) search for books
- open (with Share) 
  - web articles, 
  - YouTube video with subtitles,
  - (soon) YouTube song with lyrics.
- paste any text into Shlang.

Languages
- advanced support for English: grouping related words, phrase verbs, (soon) idioms;
- support for 180+ languages: word extraction, translation;
- auto detection of text language: useful for web articles when the language is not predefined like in movies or books.

## Key features

- 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

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shlang/id1551317481/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent app.

*2021-04-06*

A useful application, I will finally force myself to learn words.

## Frequently asked questions about shlang

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.5.7 — 2026-06-15

fixed ambiguous Premium buttons

### 0.4.1 — 2023-01-22

fixed the application loading issues

### 0.4.0 — 2022-12-16

- added tutorial for the first steps in the app;
- enhanced HTML rendering;
- fixed work with Youtube subtitles;
- auto-generated subtitle is marked appropriately;
- ability to subscribe to the Premium features;
- fixed icons in the dark theme;
- and many other enhancements

### 0.3.1 — 2022-10-11

- Improved text rendering
- Tab bar style navigation between text and words screens
- UI localization with interface language setting
- Easy words will be detected by CEFR grades as well as by the word frequency dictionary
- Get definitions for the base form of the word
- New icons
- New vocabulary screen look with no data
- Option to show/hide the last opened asset
- Internal improvements

### 0.2.0 — 2022-05-16

* Text mode: respect your vocabulary level - new option to not count and not underline easy for you words
* Added 2nd column in the Text statistics - All words, before it was only Unique words
* List mode, word mass-select: move Action buttons from the top to the bottom
Fix:
* Text mode: words with the apostrophe properly can be selected and underlined with one tap
* With active filters a wrong word might be picked in Focus mode after the tap

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