Learning with Texts vs Lingopie

Learning with Texts (LWT) is a language-learning web app for reading texts you bring and building vocabulary from them. It divides uploaded texts into sentences and words, then shows saved terms and their learning status in later readings. You can save words or expressions of two to nine words, along with translations, optional romanization, and an example sentence. Practice options include term tests, context-based tests, Massive-Context Cloze Deletion tests, and a statistics page. LWT can associate an MP3 audio URL with a text for listening while you read, but it has no audio-file import or upload function. Dictionary links are configurable; terms can be imported from CSV or TSV, exported as TSV, or sent to Anki for cloze tests. LWT is free, with offline access and interactive practice listed. It requires a modern browser and a local web and database server with PHP. Installation instructions cover Windows, macOS, and Linux, though the maker says its macOS instructions and app could not be tested. Texts and terms using Unicode characters above U+FFFF are unsupported.

Lingopie teaches languages through TV shows, movies, cartoons, podcasts, news, books, and audiobooks. It is available on the web, Android, and iOS, with mobile apps, offline lessons, speech practice, and personalized review. Interactive subtitles let learners click words to see translations, then revisit saved vocabulary through flashcards and quizzes. Other tools include dual subtitles, an AI-powered pronunciation coach, adjustable playback speed, and grammar tips. Short stories include native narration, highlighted words, hover-over translations, and click-to-save vocabulary. Lingopie describes level-matched content and practice for beginners, intermediate learners, and advanced learners. A subscription includes unlimited access to more than 5,000 TV shows, podcasts, and books across 15 languages; the service says it offers 17 languages overall. Subscribers can join a Discord community and take group lessons. Lingopie for Schools lets teachers assign age-appropriate content, manage classes, and track student progress. A seven-day free trial provides access to all content, languages, and features. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled; cancellation stops billing for the next cycle while access continues through the current billing period.