Dual Subtitles for Chinese Learners
Watch Chinese videos with dual subtitles in Chinese and English, or another language. These tools, websites, and browser extensions make it easier to follow along, check meanings, and learn from the shows and videos you already watch.
Dual Subtitle Tools
Caption Pop allow is you to watch YouTube videos with multiple subtitles at once. You can seach for content on their website or install their very useful Chrome Extension.
Free
GlotDojo is a language-learning extension that adds useful study tools to streaming video and websites. For videos, it offers dual subtitles, instant definitions, auto-pause, subtitle replay, adjustable playback speed, keyboard shortcuts, and more.
A major advantage for Chinese learners is its compatibility with Viki and iQIYI, making it especially useful for watching Chinese dramas and other Chinese-language content. It also includes a detailed Chinese dictionary with definitions, character information, example sentences, grammar, HSK levels, and pinyin.
Note: Although GlotDojo supports pinyin through its Chinese lookup tools, it does not display pinyin with video subtitles in the same way Language Reactor does.
Free / Paid
I first discovered this tool as a Chrome Extension, but it's also available as an app for Android and iOS. It allows you to look up Chinese words, break down sentences into individual words, and learn as you browse by hovering over words. You can even learn from YouTube and Netflix with dual subtitles.
Free
Language Reactor, a handy tool that enhances your learning experience with films, series, books, and websites. Whether you're watching Netflix or YouTube, Language Reactor adds dual language subtitles, a popup dictionary, and precise video controls to help you understand and learn from authentic content. You can even import text and use machine translation with realistic text-to-speech. Platforms: Website & Chrome Extension. See our Language Reactor tutorials HERE.
Free / Paid
Migaku is an immersion-based language-learning tool that works with sites like YouTube and Netflix, adding dual subtitles, word lookups, sentence replay, and study tools that help learners turn Chinese videos into interactive learning material.
Free / Paid
By providing bilingual subtitles for platforms like YouTube, Netflix, and Disney+, Trancy allows you to immerse yourself in your favorite videos while enhancing your language skills. Platforms: iOS app and Chrome Extension. See our Trancy tutorial HERE. Affiliate disclosure: If you purchase through this link, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Free / Paid