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An AI-powered local-first reading app that turns reading into vocabulary you own.
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Words with their original sentences
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The old man sat alone in his study, surrounded by towers of dusty books. He had spent a lifetime accumulating knowledge, yet felt overwhelmed by how much remained unknown.
"Wisdom," he murmured, "is not about knowing everything. It's about understanding what truly matters."
Why most reading apps fail language learners
Common tools weren't designed with language acquisition in mind.
The Problem
- Dictionary apps show definitions for every word — cognitive overload
- Forced memorization without context — words don't stick
- Subscription lock-in — your data held hostage
- Cloud-only storage — no offline access, no privacy
LinguistReader Solution
- Only show what matters — words above your level
- Context-rich learning — words remembered with sentences
- Your progress, your data — local-first, export anytime
- Full offline support — read anywhere, privacy guaranteed
Designed for Deep Learning
Every feature helps you learn vocabulary naturally through reading.
Smart Vocabulary Filter
Set your level (A1-C2). Only words above your level get annotated. Reduces cognitive load; keeps reading flow intact.
Smart Word Grouping
"runs", "running", "ran" → run. Word book tracks root forms, not variations. Your true vocabulary, measured accurately.
Bilingual Mode
Paragraph translations with sentence-level alignment. Hover on translation to highlight source. Scaffolding, not crutch.
Context-Aware AI
"Get" has 20+ meanings. Our AI explains this specific usage in this sentence. No dictionary noise.
Contextual Word Book
Save words with their original sentence + surrounding context. Jump back to source location anytime. Context-dependent memory.
Anki Export
One-click export to Anki (.apkg). Cards include source sentence and context. Spaced repetition with real reading memories.
The Science Behind It
Linguist Paul Nation's research shows that 98% vocabulary coverage is the threshold for fluent reading.
The i+1 hypothesis suggests that language acquisition occurs when learners are exposed to input slightly above their current level—comprehensible, yet challenging enough to drive growth.
Three-Layer AI Explanations
Every word explanation includes:
- 1Contextual Meaning What this word means in this specific sentence
- 2Native Language Explained clearly in your mother tongue
- 3Authentic Examples Real usage in the target language
Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, Groq, OpenRouter, and any OpenAI-compatible API.
In this sentence, "get" means to understand.
This is an informal usage. The speaker suddenly understands something after being confused.
Local-First Philosophy
Your learning data is your digital asset. No cloud accounts. No subscriptions. No data mining.
SQLite Database
All data stored locally in an open format. Full offline access. Your files, your control.
BYOK Model
Bring your own API keys. Direct connection to AI providers. No middleman, no markup.
Total Export
Export to Anki, CSV, or full backup. Your knowledge graph goes wherever you go.
Trusted by serious learners
Built for people who take language learning seriously.
Anki Users
Seamlessly export context-rich cards with source sentences and surrounding paragraphs.
Immersion Learners
Read authentic content at your level with smart vocabulary filtering.
Deep Readers
Track vocabulary growth across books and build your personal word database.
Three Zen Themes
Inspired by Japanese aesthetics. Ma (間), Kanso (簡素), Seijaku (静寂).
The clarity of white porcelain.
The depth of the Black Tortoise.
The warmth of traditional paper.
Read Deeply. Think Clearly.
Available for macOS and Windows.