Wordy
For language learners: Wordy teaches you words through real movie and TV scenes with spaced repetition so you learn how native speakers actually talk.
Built by Sandor Bogyo · Productivity · Education · Freemium
In category: #1006 of 1396 · Productivity
Wordy is a Community listing on Launch Llama with 2 total upvotes, founded by Sandor Bogyo who joined in Jul 2026, compared against 6 alternatives.
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Launched on Launch Llama Jul 27, 2026 · #125 of 128 that day
About
Wordy turns movies and TV shows into bite-sized language lessons. Instead of textbook drills, you learn words in the exact scenes where real actors say them: 15,000+ short clips feeding video quizzes, translation and spelling challenges with spaced repetition. 9,000+ words per language across CEFR A1-C2, plus a Streaming Mode syncing interactive subtitles to Netflix and HBO across 500,000+ titles. 20+ languages, 300,000+ learners, 4.8 stars from 13,000+ reviews, featured by Apple as an Apps We Love pick and covered by TechCrunch. iOS, Android and a Chrome extension. Ad-free, freemium.
Use Cases
- Learning vocabulary from movie and TV scenes you were already planning to watch
- Picking up everyday spoken phrasing from native speakers in shows like Family Guy in German
- Reviewing words through quizzes built from clips you just watched
Who it is for
- Language learners who want to study through movies and TV shows
- Struggling language learners looking for a less conventional approach than typical study apps
- Learners who already learned English from movies and want the same method for another language
Pricing
Wordy offers a free plan plus paid tiers. See the website for current pricing.
FAQ
Is Wordy free?
Yes, Wordy is completely free. There is a daily time limit, and the subscription removes that limit for unlimited learning.
What languages can I learn?
Wordy currently supports 20 languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Danish, Finnish, Greek, Croatian, Norwegian, Romanian, Lithuanian, and Ukrainian.
How is Wordy different from Duolingo or other apps?
Instead of artificial exercises, Wordy teaches through real movie and TV show clips. You hear how native speakers actually talk, pick up slang, idioms, and cultural context that textbooks miss.
What devices does Wordy work on?
Wordy is available on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, and as a Chrome browser extension for desktop.
Do I need to watch full movies?
No. Wordy uses short clips (30-60 seconds) from movies and TV shows. Each clip is a bite-sized lesson you can do in under a minute.
Can I use Wordy as a beginner?
Absolutely. Wordy covers 9,000 words per language, organized from beginner to advanced. Every word comes with real movie context, so you learn naturally from day one.
Does Wordy work with Netflix?
Yes. Wordy's Streaming Mode syncs interactive subtitles on your phone to whatever you watch on Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime, and other platforms, with 500,000+ titles supported. The Chrome extension brings the same experience to your browser.
Alternatives
MandarinClipsTextbook examples tell you what a word means. MandarinClips shows you how real people actually use it — searchable dialogue clips from real Chinese cinema, with context, pinyin and translations.
WeSpeakFor English learners: WeSpeak lets you practice real conversations with an AI tutor in job interviews, travel, and business scenarios so you build speaking confidence.Ask AI about Wordy
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1 founder supported Wordy on Launch Llama.