Acquire Language

[ English | 中文 ]

Tip

Acquire Language is not open source currently. This repository is for introduction and feedback. You can use github issues to report bugs or suggest new features.

Overview

AI-powered language learning extension for YouTube videos with free and open third-party AI service integration.

Detailed Description

Transform your video watching into an immersive language learning experience!

Acquire Language is a powerful Chrome extension that turns YouTube into your personal language learning platform. Whether you're a beginner or advanced learner, this extension helps you learn languages naturally through video content.

🔓 Free & Open AI Integration

• Third-party AI integration completely FREE - Connect your own AI services at no cost
• Bring Your Own AI - Full freedom to choose and configure your preferred AI provider
• Mainstream AI Providers Supported: OpenAI, DeepSeek, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Azure OpenAI, and more
• Open API Architecture - Compatible with any OpenAI-compatible API service
• Your Keys, Your Control - Use your own API keys for maximum privacy and control

🎯 Key Features

Enhanced Video Subtitles

• Display interactive subtitles on YouTube videos
• Hover over any word for instant definitions and translations
• AI-powered accurate subtitle translation

Smart Vocabulary Building

• Click words to add them to your personal vocabulary notebook
• Context is automatically saved with each word
• Track your learning progress over time

Personalized Learning Experience

• Set your native language and target language
• Choose your proficiency level (A1-C2)
• Customize subtitle appearance (size, position, color, transparency)

Flexible Third-Party AI Integration (FREE)

• OpenAI (GPT-3.5, GPT-4, GPT-4o, GPT-4o-mini)
• DeepSeek (Ultra cost-effective option)
• Anthropic Claude (Claude-3.5-Sonnet, Claude-3-Haiku)
• Google Gemini (Gemini-1.5-Pro, Gemini-1.5-Flash)
• Azure OpenAI (Enterprise-grade)
• Any OpenAI-compatible API (Ollama, LocalAI, etc.)

🌟 Perfect for

• Language students and self-learners
• Users who want to choose their own AI provider
• Budget-conscious learners seeking cost-effective AI options
• Privacy-focused users who prefer controlling their own data
• Anyone wanting to improve their language skills while enjoying YouTube content
• Travelers preparing for international trips
• Professionals expanding their multilingual capabilities

🚀 How it works

1. Install the extension
2. Configure your preferred third-party AI service with your API key (FREE feature)
3. Set your language preferences
4. Visit any YouTube video and enable subtitles
5. Start learning with enhanced, interactive subtitles!

💡 Why Choose Acquire Language

• Free third-party AI integration – Connect your own AI services at no extra cost; pay only your AI provider directly, with zero markup.
• Maximum flexibility – Choose from dozens of AI providers.
• Unlimited follow-up questions – Go beyond simple translations: ask anything related to the word, such as explanations of commonly confused terms.
• Optimized for YouTube AI subtitles – Improved layout for YouTube's auto-generated captions, delivering an excellent reading experience even when subtitles are automatically generated.
• Light and dark mode support – Seamlessly adapts to your preferred theme for comfortable viewing in any lighting condition.

Supported Languages: Multiple language pairs supported through advanced AI translation models.

Start your language learning journey today - connect your favorite AI service and turn every YouTube video into a learning opportunity!