Woodpecker is an Android application that helps you learn various languages. It aggregates content from numerous sources.
Overview
This app is a tool designed to help users become fluent by engaging with popular media content in the language they are trying to learn. It offers a bilingual dictionary that can be used to look up words directly from video subtitles and web pages.
The utility caters to English speakers learning French, Mandarin, Spanish, German, and Vietnamese, as well as speakers of various other languages learning English. Thus, making it a versatile tool for a wide audience.
Learning
With Woodpecker, you can watch various TV shows and videos aimed at native speakers. These include movies, interviews, and presentations. It is also possible to display dual subtitle streams. If you come across unfamiliar words, you can tap on them to see definitions in your own language.
For those looking to improve their English, Woodpecker offers over 450 YouTube channels with audio and subtitles, many of which provide captions in other languages. Learners of other languages also have a wealth of channels and playlists at their disposal.
Apart from video content, Woodpecker features an in-app web browser to navigate foreign language websites.
Features
- is a language-learning tool, just like Pimsleur;
- there is a wide range of content with subtitles;
- you can look up word translations by tapping on them;
- app is free to download and use;
- compatible with current Android versions.
