Learn Languages with Live Transcription
Turn any audio in your browser into a language learning tool. Get real-time captions in 57 languages and train your ear on native content.
Immersion Learning with Real Content
Language acquisition research consistently shows that comprehensible input from native speakers is more effective than textbook drills alone. TranscribeAudio lets you watch native content like news broadcasts, YouTube channels, podcasts, and TV shows with live captions, so you can follow along and build listening comprehension in context.
Works with Any Foreign Language Content
Use TranscribeAudio with YouTube channels in your target language, foreign news sites like NHK World or Deutsche Welle, language tutoring sessions on italki or Preply, and streaming services like Netflix or Crunchyroll. Any audio playing in your Chrome browser can be transcribed.
57 Languages to Learn and Practice
TranscribeAudio supports the most popular languages for learners: Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), German, Portuguese, Italian, Arabic, Hindi, and Russian, plus 46 more. The language is detected automatically from the audio.
Train Your Ear at Your Own Pace
Live captions help you connect spoken words to their written form in real time. When a native speaker says a word you do not recognize, seeing it written immediately reinforces both the sound and the spelling. This is especially useful for languages with non-Latin scripts like Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Chinese.
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Install TranscribeAudio
Add the free Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store. Pin it to your toolbar for quick access during study sessions.
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Play content in your target language
Open a YouTube video, podcast, news stream, or any audio content in your target language in Chrome.
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Start transcribing
Click the TranscribeAudio icon and hit 'Start Transcribing.' Live captions appear in a floating overlay as the audio plays.
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Read along and learn
Follow the live text as native speakers talk. See how words sound versus how they're written. Pause and replay sections to practice.
Questions Fréquentes
What languages does TranscribeAudio support for language learning?
TranscribeAudio supports 57 languages including Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), German, Portuguese, Italian, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, and many more. The spoken language is detected automatically from the audio.
Can I use this with YouTube language lessons?
Yes. TranscribeAudio works with any YouTube video, including structured language lessons, vlogs in foreign languages, and native content like news or entertainment. It often provides more accurate captions than YouTube's built-in auto-captions.
How accurate is the transcription for non-English languages?
TranscribeAudio uses OpenAI's multilingual speech recognition model, trained on 680,000 hours of audio data. Accuracy is highest for widely spoken languages like Spanish, French, German, and Japanese with clear audio.
Is this useful for beginner language learners?
Yes. Beginners benefit from seeing the written form of spoken words in real time, which helps connect sounds to spelling. Intermediate and advanced learners benefit from processing native-speed content with a safety net of live captions.
Is there a free plan for language learners?
Yes. The free plan includes 30 minutes per month, enough for a short study session to try it out. Starter ($4.99/month) gives you 2 hours of transcription for regular practice. Pro ($9.99/month) is unlimited, ideal for daily immersion sessions.