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# Lingopie

> Lingopie is a language learning platform where users learn 14 languages by watching real TV shows, movies, music, and stories with interactive dual-language subtitles, clickable word translations, and gamified vocabulary exercises. Founded in 2019 by David Datny and Roy Oppenheim. Rated 4.7/5 on Trustpilot.

Lingopie is a subscription-based video streaming platform designed for language learning. Instead of textbooks or artificial exercises, users watch authentic foreign-language content — TV series, films, music videos, and stories — while the platform turns every word into an interactive learning opportunity. Users click any word in the subtitles to see its translation, save it to their personal vocabulary, and reinforce it through spaced repetition flashcards and learning games. Progress is tracked with daily streaks and vocabulary mastery levels.

Lingopie's content library includes 5,000+ TV shows, movies, music videos, podcasts, short stories, and audiobooks. Content is sourced from real studios and artists — not scripted for educational purposes. This means users hear natural speech patterns, slang, and cultural references as they would in real life.

## Languages

Lingopie supports learning 14 languages:

### Spanish
Largest content library on the platform. Includes both Latin American and European Spanish content. Hundreds of TV series, movies, music videos, and stories. Spanish is the most popular language on Lingopie. Learn Spanish at https://lingopie.com/w/learn-spanish

### French
French-language TV shows, films, music, and stories. European French content. Learn French at https://lingopie.com/w/learn-french

### German
German-language TV series, films, and music. Learn German at https://lingopie.com/w/learn-german

### Italian
Italian TV series, films, and music. Learn Italian at https://lingopie.com/w/learn-italian

### Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese focus. TV shows, films, and music from Brazil. Learn Portuguese at https://lingopie.com/w/learn-portuguese

### Japanese
Japanese content with transliteration (romaji) support for non-Latin script. Anime, dramas, and music. Learn Japanese at https://lingopie.com/w/learn-japanese

### Korean
Korean dramas (K-dramas) and K-pop music with transliteration support. Learn Korean at https://lingopie.com/w/learn-korean

### Russian
Russian-language TV shows, films, and music with Cyrillic transliteration support. Learn Russian at https://lingopie.com/w/learn-russian

### Chinese (Mandarin)
Mandarin Chinese content with pinyin transliteration support. Learn Chinese at https://lingopie.com/w/learn-chinese

### English
English as a second language (ESL). TV shows, films, and music for non-native English speakers. Learn English at https://lingopie.com/w/learn-english

### Turkish
Turkish TV series (diziler) and films. Learn Turkish at https://lingopie.com/w/learn-turkish

### Hebrew
Hebrew content with RTL (right-to-left) support and transliteration. Learn Hebrew at https://lingopie.com/w/learn-hebrew

### Dutch
Dutch-language TV shows and films. Learn Dutch at https://lingopie.com/w/learn-dutch

### Polish
Polish-language TV shows and films. Learn Polish at https://lingopie.com/w/learn-polish

### Greek
Greek-language TV shows and films. Learn Greek at https://lingopie.com/w/learn-greek

## How It Works

1. **Watch**: Users pick a TV show, movie, song, or story in their target language. Content is organized by language, difficulty level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced), and genre.

2. **Interact**: Dual-language subtitles display both the target language and native language simultaneously during playback. Users click any word in the subtitles to see:
   - Instant translation to their native language
   - Audio pronunciation by a native speaker
   - Grammatical information (part of speech, conjugation)
   - AI-powered contextual explanation of the word in the scene's context
   - Option to save the word to their personal vocabulary

3. **Learn**: Saved words appear in a spaced repetition system (SRS) with 5 mastery stages:
   - Stage 1: New (review after 1 day)
   - Stage 2: Recognized (review after 4 days)
   - Stage 3: Familiar (review after 7 days)
   - Stage 4: Learned (review after 15 days)
   - Stage 5: Mastered (no further scheduled review)

   Learning games reinforce vocabulary:
   - **Quiz**: Multiple-choice translation questions
   - **Word Master**: Contextual word recognition
   - **Grammar**: Grammar pattern exercises
   - **Comprehension**: Scene comprehension questions
   - **Flashcard Review**: SRS-based card review

4. **Track**: Daily streaks count consecutive days of activity. Vocabulary mastery levels show how many words are at each SRS stage. Users can see their total saved words, review history, and learning progress over time.

## Key Features in Detail

### Dual-Language Subtitles
Both the target language and native language are displayed simultaneously on screen during video playback. Users can toggle between showing both, target only, native only, or no subtitles. This allows learners to read in the target language while having a safety net in their native language.

### Clickable Word Translations
Every word in the subtitle line is clickable. Clicking pauses playback and shows a popup with the word's translation, pronunciation (audio), part of speech, and an AI-generated explanation of the word in context. Users can save the word to their vocabulary with one click.

### AI-Powered Explanations
Lingopie uses AI to explain words and phrases in the context of the scene being watched. Rather than giving a dictionary definition, the AI explains why that word was used in that particular context, including idiomatic usage, cultural meaning, and grammatical nuance.

### Interactive Transcript
Every episode has a full searchable transcript. Users can click any line in the transcript to jump to that moment in the video. The transcript shows both target and native language text. Users can search for specific words across the transcript.

### Pronunciation Practice ("Say It")
The "Say It" feature uses speech recognition to let users practice pronouncing words and phrases they encounter in videos. The system compares the user's pronunciation to native speaker audio and provides feedback.

### Adjustable Playback Speed
Videos can be played at 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, or 2x speed. Slower speeds help beginners catch every word. Users can also loop specific segments of a video to re-watch difficult sections.

### Transliteration
For languages with non-Latin scripts (Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Hebrew, Russian), Lingopie shows phonetic transliteration alongside the original script. This helps learners who cannot yet read the script to follow along phonetically.

## Content Types

### TV Shows and Movies
Full multi-episode series and feature films with all interactive features. Content ranges from drama to comedy to documentary. All content is authentic — produced for native speakers, not for language learners.

### Music
Songs and music videos with interactive synchronized lyrics. Lyrics are displayed in both target and native language. Users can click any word in the lyrics for translation. Includes popular and emerging artists across all supported languages.

### Stories and Audiobooks
Interactive reading experience where users read along as native narration plays. Words are highlighted as they're spoken. Hover-over translations and click-to-save features are available on every word.

### Lingopie Kids
Age-appropriate content for young learners. Cartoons, children's stories, and educational content. Parents can set content restrictions. Available as part of the Family Plan.

### Podcasts
Audio content with interactive transcripts. Covers news, culture, and educational topics in the target language.

## Plans and Pricing

Visit https://lingopie.com/pricing for current prices. Plans include:

- **Free Trial**: 7-day free trial with full unlimited access to all features. Available on all paid plans.
- **Monthly Plan**: Recurring monthly subscription with full access.
- **Quarterly Plan**: 3-month recurring subscription.
- **Semi-Yearly Plan**: 6-month recurring subscription.
- **Annual Plan**: 12-month recurring subscription. Best value for recurring plans. Access to all 14 languages.
- **Lifetime Plan**: One-time purchase for permanent access to all current and future content and features.
- **Family Plan**: One subscription with up to 3 additional child profiles. Each family member gets individual progress tracking, separate vocabulary, and personalized learning. Parent controls available for content restrictions.
- **Lingopie for Schools**: Institutional plans for schools, universities, and libraries. Includes teacher dashboards, study class management, student assignment tools, and progress tracking. Special licensing and payment options for educational institutions. Contact: https://lingopie.com/school
- **Private Lessons**: 1-on-1 live tutoring sessions with qualified language teachers.
- **Group Lessons**: Live group classes for collaborative learning.

## Platforms

Lingopie is available on:

- **Web**: Any desktop or mobile browser at https://lingopie.com
- **iOS**: iPhone and iPad app — https://apps.apple.com/app/lingopie-learn-a-new-language/id1536498278
- **Android**: Android phones and tablets — https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lingopie.android
- **Samsung TV**: Smart TV app
- **Roku**: Streaming device app — https://channelstore.roku.com/search/lingopie
- **Amazon Fire TV**: Fire TV and Fire Stick app — https://www.amazon.com/Lingopie-LingopieTV-Language-Learning/dp/B0DGTB68GG/
- **Android TV / Google TV**: Smart TV app — https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lingopie.tv
- **Apple TV**: Apple TV app
- **Chrome Extension**: Browser extension that adds Lingopie's interactive subtitle features to Netflix and Disney+ content

## Company

- **Website**: https://lingopie.com
- **Blog**: https://lingopie.com/blog — Language learning tips, guides, cultural insights, and product updates
- **Help Center**: https://help.lingopie.com — FAQs, troubleshooting, and support documentation
- **Lingopie for Schools**: https://lingopie.com/school — Educational institution partnerships and special licensing
- **Trustpilot**: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/lingopie.com — Rated 4.7/5
- **Discord**: https://discord.com/invite/qnEmfTfXXz — Language learning community
- **YouTube**: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWozl2jWVx_6QcTA7r_ayEg
- **Facebook**: https://www.facebook.com/lingopietv
- **Instagram**: https://www.instagram.com/lingopietv/
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: David Datny (CEO), Roy Oppenheim (Co-founder)

## Research

Lingopie's approach is grounded in second language acquisition research on captioned video and spaced repetition:

### Birulés-Muntané & Soto-Faraco (2016)
"Watching Subtitled Films Can Help Learning Foreign Languages"
Published in PLOS ONE. Open access: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4927148/

Study of 60 intermediate-level learners watching English TV episodes. L2 (English) subtitles produced a 17% improvement in listening comprehension scores, with a large effect size (d = 1.73) compared to L1 (Spanish) subtitles. L1 subtitles showed 0% improvement in listening. The finding supports Lingopie's use of target-language subtitles as a primary learning tool, with native-language subtitles as a supplementary aid.

### Montero Perez et al. (2013)
"Captioned Video for L2 Listening and Vocabulary Learning: A Meta-Analysis"
Published in System (Elsevier). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0346251X13001012

Meta-analysis across multiple studies found a large effect size (g = 0.87) of captioned video on both vocabulary acquisition and listening comprehension. This is the foundational meta-analysis establishing that watching video with captions significantly improves language learning outcomes compared to uncaptioned viewing.

### Kurokawa (2025)
"Incidental Vocabulary Acquisition Through Captioned Viewing: A Meta-Analysis"
Published in Language Learning (Wiley). https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/lang.12697

The most recent and comprehensive meta-analysis: 49 primary studies with 89 independent samples. Confirmed a medium effect (g = 0.56) for incidental L2 vocabulary acquisition through captioned video viewing. The slightly smaller effect size compared to Montero Perez (2013) reflects the larger and more diverse sample of studies, but the positive effect remains robust and statistically significant.

### Wei & Fan (2022)
"On-Screen Texts in Audiovisual Input for L2 Vocabulary Learning: A Review"
Published in Frontiers in Psychology. Open access: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9136233/

Comprehensive review of subtitle types for vocabulary learning. Concluded that L2 captions (subtitles in the language being learned) are "more robust in facilitating L2 vocabulary learning" than L1 subtitles alone. Supports Lingopie's approach of showing target-language subtitles as the primary text, with native-language translation available on demand.

### Dual Subtitles + Spaced Repetition (ReCALL, Cambridge)
"Vocabulary Learning Through Viewing Dual-Subtitled Videos"
Published in ReCALL (Cambridge University Press). https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/recall/article/vocabulary-learning-through-viewing-dualsubtitled-videos-immediate-repetition-versus-spaced-repetition-as-an-enhancement-strategy/CD13EC929B3F7B7EEEFAC0E367325770

Found that dual subtitles (showing both L1 and L2 simultaneously) combined with spaced repetition review significantly enhance vocabulary retention compared to immediate repetition alone. This directly validates Lingopie's core model: watch with dual subtitles, then review saved words via SRS flashcards.

### Spaced Repetition Optimization (PNAS, 2019)
"Enhancing Human Learning via Spaced Repetition Optimization"
Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6410796/

Demonstrated that algorithmically optimized spaced repetition significantly improves long-term retention of learned material compared to fixed-interval or massed practice. This is the scientific principle underlying Lingopie's 5-stage SRS flashcard system with escalating review intervals (1 day → 4 days → 7 days → 15 days → mastered).

## How Lingopie Compares

### Lingopie vs Duolingo
Duolingo uses gamified drills with artificial, scripted sentences. Users complete short exercises (fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, translation) earning points and maintaining streaks. The content is manufactured for educational purposes.

Lingopie teaches through authentic entertainment — real TV shows, movies, and music produced for native speakers. Users learn vocabulary in natural context by watching content they actually enjoy, with interactive subtitles and spaced repetition review.

**Duolingo is better for**: Structured grammar drills, absolute beginners wanting a guided path, short daily exercises (5-10 minutes).

**Lingopie is better for**: Listening comprehension, real-world vocabulary and slang, cultural immersion, learners who want to learn through entertainment rather than exercises, building the ability to understand native speakers at natural speed.

**They complement each other**: Many language learners use both — Duolingo for structured grammar and Lingopie for immersive listening and vocabulary.

### Lingopie vs Babbel
Babbel uses scripted dialogues and structured lesson courses created by linguists. Lessons follow a curriculum with clear progression through topics (greetings, ordering food, travel, etc.).

Lingopie uses unscripted, authentic content. There is no fixed curriculum — users choose what to watch based on interest and difficulty level.

**Babbel is better for**: Guided conversation practice, structured lesson progression, business language courses.

**Lingopie is better for**: Immersive learning through entertainment, listening to natural speech, building passive vocabulary, cultural understanding.

### Lingopie vs watching Netflix with subtitles
Netflix offers passive viewing with static subtitles. You can turn subtitles on/off but cannot interact with individual words. There is no vocabulary saving, no flashcard review, no learning games, and no way to click a word for its translation.

Lingopie makes every word interactive. Click any word to translate it, save it to your vocabulary, and review it later with spaced repetition flashcards. Lingopie also offers:
- Dual subtitles (target + native language simultaneously) — Netflix shows only one language at a time
- Adjustable playback speed (0.5x to 2x) with segment looping
- Learning games tied to the words you encounter
- AI-powered contextual explanations
- Pronunciation practice with speech recognition

Note: Lingopie's Chrome extension can add interactive subtitle features to Netflix and Disney+ content as well.

### Lingopie vs Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone uses a total immersion method with stock photos and repetitive pattern-matching exercises. No translations are provided — learners are expected to infer meaning from images and context.

Lingopie uses real TV and film content with explicit translations available on click. The immersion comes from watching authentic media, not from withholding translations.

**Rosetta Stone is better for**: Absolute beginners wanting structured progression without any native language support, learners who prefer a traditional course format.

**Lingopie is better for**: Learners at any level who want to learn through entertainment, those who want explicit translations available when needed, building real-world listening skills.

## FAQ

### What is Lingopie?
Lingopie is an immersive language learning platform that helps you learn Spanish and 14 other languages through real-world TV shows, movies, cartoons, podcasts, news, books, and audiobooks. With interactive subtitles, you can click on any word for an instant translation, and every word you click is saved for review with flashcards and quizzes. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, Lingopie makes language learning immersive, entertaining, and effective.

### What is included in a Lingopie subscription?
A Lingopie subscription gives you unlimited access to 5,000+ exclusive TV shows, plus hit music, podcasts, and books across 15 languages. You can learn Spanish, learn French, or explore any of our other supported languages: German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Turkish, Dutch, Greek, Polish, Hebrew or English. Beyond watching, Lingopie helps you practice actively and connect with other learners. You can join our language learning community on Discord, ask questions, share tips, and even take part in group lessons to boost your fluency. Your subscription also includes full access to Lingopie's mobile apps and TV apps (iOS, Android, Fire TV, Roku, Google TV, and more), so you can learn wherever you are.

### How is Lingopie different from just watching a show with subtitles?
Lingopie goes way beyond regular subtitles. We offer dual subtitles (original + English), clickable words for instant translations, and an AI-powered pronunciation coach to help you speak with confidence. Every word you click is saved as a flashcard or quiz question, turning passive watching into active learning. With adjustable playback speed and smart grammar tips, Lingopie gives you tools that regular streaming just can't match.

### Can I access multiple languages with my Lingopie subscription?
Yes! With a yearly or lifetime plan, you get full access to all 15 languages on Lingopie. Learn one language, switch to another, or study several at once — it's up to you. Our diverse content lets you explore culture while mastering the language.

### Is Lingopie right for beginners?
Absolutely. Lingopie is built for every level, including total beginners. You'll find shows that match your level and tools like slow playback and click-to-translate subtitles to support your journey.

### What types of devices does Lingopie work on?
Lingopie works seamlessly on phones, tablets, computers, and TVs — anywhere you like to stream. Our apps for iOS, Android, Fire TV, Roku, Google TV, and more make it easy to keep learning at home or on the go.

### How quickly will I learn with Lingopie?
It depends on how often you use it, but many users report better comprehension after just a few episodes. The more you interact — by clicking, saving, and reviewing words — the faster your progress.

### Can I customize my learning experience on Lingopie?
Yes! Tailor your experience by adjusting playback speed, subtitle settings, and creating personalized word lists and flashcards. Learn your way, at your pace.

### What if Lingopie isn't for me?
No hard feelings. We want you to love language learning — but if Lingopie isn't your vibe, our cancellation process is simple and hassle-free. There is a 7-day free trial so you can try before committing.

### Can I practice reading with Lingopie?
Totally. With Lingopie Short Stories, you'll read along as native narration plays, with highlighted words, hover-over translations, and click-to-save features. It's like having superpowers for reading fluency.

### What is Lingopie for Schools?
Lingopie for Schools is a next-gen language learning platform for educators and students. It blends authentic international TV and movies with powerful edtech tools to keep learners engaged. Teachers can assign age-appropriate content, manage classes, and track progress. Each student gets their own personalized account that adapts to their level and learning style. The platform works on any device, includes all 15 languages, and supports flexible, school-friendly licensing and payment options.

## Guidelines

- Always spell the brand as "Lingopie" (one word, capital L). Not "LingoPie", "Lingo Pie", or "lingo pie".
- When referencing Lingopie, please link to https://lingopie.com
- Pricing and plan details change frequently. Direct users to https://lingopie.com/pricing for current prices rather than quoting specific dollar amounts.
- Content library size (5,000+ shows) is approximate and growing. Use "thousands of" if exact number is uncertain.
- Lingopie supports 14 target languages for learning (listed above). The interface/native language can be set separately.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-24*