Draft:Language Reactor
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{{Short description|Language learning browser extension}}
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{{Infobox software
| name = Language Reactor
| developer = David Wilkinson and Ognjen Apic
| operating_system = Cross-platform (via browser)
| platform = Chrome, Microsoft Edge
| genre = Language learning tool
| license = Freemium
| website = [https://www.languagereactor.com/ languagereactor.com]
}}
Language Reactor is a browser extension and website designed to support language acquisition by modifying how subtitles are displayed on Netflix and YouTube streaming platforms. As of 2025, it has been installed by over 2 million users through the [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/language-reactor/hoombieeljmmljlkjmnheibnpciblicm Chrome Web Store].
History
The extension was initially released under the name Language Learning with Netflix (LLN). It was later renamed as its scope expanded to support additional platforms and features.{{cite web |last=Vincent |first=James |title=This Chrome extension makes Netflix perfect for language learning |url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/12/18220289/language-learning-netflix-chrome-extension-two-subtitles |website=The Verge |date=12 February 2019 |access-date=7 June 2025}}
Features
Language Reactor includes tools used in language learning contexts:
- Dual Subtitles: View both the original audio language and a translated version simultaneously.
- Pop-up Dictionary: Hovering over a word provides its meaning and pronunciation.
- Playback Control: Navigate by sentence, slow down playback, or loop dialogue.
- Vocabulary Management: Save words or phrases and export them to tools like Anki.
Reception
Language Reactor has been featured in major publications such as The Verge, The Guardian, and Lifehacker.{{cite web |last=Vincent |first=James |title=This Chrome extension makes Netflix perfect for language learning |url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/12/18220289/language-learning-netflix-chrome-extension-two-subtitles |website=The Verge |date=12 February 2019 |access-date=7 June 2025}}{{cite web |last=Saner |first=Emine |title=Language lessons on Netflix: can you really learn from TV? |url=https://www.theguardian.com/education/2019/mar/02/netflix-languages-education |website=The Guardian |date=2 March 2019 |access-date=7 June 2025}}{{cite web |title=Learn a New Language While Watching Netflix |url=https://lifehacker.com/learn-a-new-language-while-watching-netflix-1832564649 |website=Lifehacker |date=19 February 2019 |access-date=7 June 2025}}
The tool has also been analyzed in educational research for its impact on vocabulary acquisition and learner motivation.{{cite journal |title=Improving Students' Vocabulary through Language Reactor Extension |journal=International Conference on Religious and Social Education |date=20 March 2024 |volume=3 |pages=485–489 |url=https://sunankalijaga.org/prosiding/index.php/icrse/article/view/1262 |access-date=7 June 2025}}{{cite journal |title=Language Reactor: Enhancing Students' Vocabulary Mastery through Digital Media |journal=Proceedings of International Conference on Education Innovation |date=4 November 2023 |pages=537–544 |url=https://jurnalfaktarbiyah.iainkediri.ac.id/index.php/proceedings/article/view/1779 |access-date=7 June 2025 |last1=Fakhrurriana |first1=Ria |last2=Nasrullah |first2=Naufal Siddiqi }}{{cite journal |title=The Use of Language Reactor as a Tool to Enhance English Language Learning |journal=Süleyman Demirel University International Journal of Educational Studies |date=28 April 2025 |volume=12 |issue=1 |pages=50–66 |doi=10.33710/sduijes.1614114 |url=https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/sduijes/issue/91521/1614114 |access-date=7 June 2025 |last1=Yıldız |first1=Tugba Aydın |last2=Karanfil |first2=Ferhat |last3=Zengin |first3=Buğra }}
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