Learn Languages from Articles Books YouTube News Blogs

Import any content in your target language. Click any word to see its meaning. Build your vocabulary naturally as you read — no textbooks required.

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✓ 3 free articles ✓ 50 lookups/month ✓ No credit card required

How It Works

Three simple steps to start learning

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1. Import Content

Paste text, upload files, or import from URLs and YouTube videos

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2. Click to Learn

Click any word to see translations, examples, and pronunciation

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3. Track Progress

Watch your vocabulary grow with detailed statistics and streaks

Read in 12 Languages

Import any content and start reading with instant translations

🇪🇸 Spanish

🇫🇷 French

🇨🇳 Mandarin

🇩🇪 German

🇯🇵 Japanese

🇧🇷 Portuguese

🇮🇹 Italian

🇰🇷 Korean

🇷🇺 Russian

🇳🇱 Dutch

🇵🇱 Polish

🇸🇪 Swedish

See It In Action

Everything you need to learn languages through content you love

📺 YouTube

Learn from YouTube Videos

Paste any YouTube URL and we'll transcribe the audio with word-level timestamps. Watch the video while the current sentence is highlighted below — click any word to see its meaning. Navigate between sentences with the arrow buttons.

✅ AI-powered speech-to-text transcription
✅ Word-by-word highlighting synced to video
✅ Sentence-by-sentence navigation
✅ Click any word to look it up

📖 Reader

Color-Coded Interactive Reader

Every word is color-coded by how well you know it. Blue words are new, yellow means you're learning, and green means you know it. Click any word for an instant AI-powered translation with examples and pronunciation.

✅ AI translations with part-of-speech and examples
✅ Multi-word phrase selection (up to 10 words)
✅ Text-to-speech for any word or full article
✅ Import from paste, URL, or YouTube

🌙 Themes

Read Comfortably, Day or Night

Choose between light, dark, and sepia themes. Adjust the font size to your liking. The reading experience is designed to feel like a native reading app — clean, distraction-free, and easy on the eyes.

📊 Statistics

Track Your Progress

See your vocabulary grow over time with detailed charts. Track your reading streak, daily activity, words learned, and content completed. Stay motivated with visual proof of your progress.

📤 Anki Export

Export to Anki for Spaced Repetition

Export your vocabulary as a CSV file ready to import into Anki. Each card includes the word, translation, example sentence, and its translation. Missing data is automatically generated by AI before export.

Pay Once, Own Forever

No subscriptions. No recurring fees. Lifetime access.

Free

✓ 3 content pieces
✓ 50 word lookups/month
✗ No audio playback
✗ No web/YouTube import
✗ No vocabulary export

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LIFETIME

Core

$99

✓ Unlimited content
✓ Unlimited lookups
✓ Full audio/TTS
✓ Web import
✓ Vocabulary export
✗ No YouTube import

Get Core Access

BEST VALUE

Pro

$149

✓ Everything in Core
✓ YouTube video import
✓ AI-powered transcription
✓ Word-synced video playback
↳ 1 video/day · max 30 min each

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How We Compare to LingQ

Platform	Monthly	Annual	3-Year Total
🦍 Island Gorilla	$0/mo after purchase	—	$99 – $149
LingQ Premium	$12.99/mo	$107.88/yr	$323.64
LingQ Premium Plus	$39.99/mo	$179.88/yr	$539.64
FluentU	$29.99/mo	$143.99/yr	$431.97

💰 Save $175 – $441 over 3 years vs. LingQ — and never pay again!

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before getting started

How is this different from LingQ?

The core concept is similar — learn languages through reading — but Island Gorilla has two major advantages. It's a one-time payment starting at $99 vs. LingQ's monthly subscription ($12.99–$39.99/month). Over 3 years, you'll save $175–$441. Island Gorilla also supports YouTube video import with AI-powered word-level transcription, so you can learn from any YouTube video with synced sentence highlighting.

What can I do on the free plan?

The free plan lets you import up to 3 content pieces and look up 50 words per month. You can fully experience the reader, word lookup, vocabulary tracking, and statistics. This gives you enough to decide if Island Gorilla fits your learning style before purchasing premium.

What does "lifetime access" mean?

When you purchase Island Gorilla Core ($99) or Pro ($149), you get lifetime access to all included features forever. No recurring payments, no annual renewals. You pay once and keep using it as long as the service exists. We hate subscriptions too. Please note that features may evolve over time — see our Terms of Service and Refund Policy for full details.

How does the YouTube import work?

Paste any YouTube video URL and Island Gorilla will use AI speech-to-text to generate a word-level transcript with timestamps. You can then watch the video while the current sentence is displayed below, with each word highlighted in real-time as it's spoken. Click any word to look it up.

Can I export my vocabulary to Anki?

Yes! Premium users can export their vocabulary as a CSV file that's ready to import into Anki. Each card includes the word, its translation, an example sentence, and the sentence's translation. If any of this data is missing, it's automatically generated by AI before the export.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Island Gorilla is a web application — it works in any modern browser on desktop or mobile. There's nothing to download or install.

How does the AI word lookup work?

When you click a word, Island Gorilla uses AI to analyze the word in context. It returns the translation, part of speech, alternative meanings, and an example sentence — all in about one second. Definitions are cached so subsequent lookups for the same word are instant.

What level do I need to be to use Island Gorilla?

Island Gorilla works best for learners at any level from A2 (beginner-intermediate) onwards. If you're a complete beginner, you may want to learn the basics first (alphabet, basic grammar) before diving into native content. But even beginners can start with simple texts like children's stories or easy news articles.

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