LinguaVid Documentation

How to Use the App

  1. Watch YouTube Videos:
    • The app starts with a default YouTube video.
    • To change the video, paste a YouTube URL into the input box above the video player.
    • Click the "Load Video" button to load the new video.
  2. Transcribe or Take Notes:
    • Use the text input box below the video to type words or phrases you hear.
    • Press space or enter to add the word to the text display area on the right.
  3. Use Voice Input and Control Video Playback:
    • Click the microphone button to toggle voice input mode and pause/play the video.
    • Select your desired input language from the dropdown menu next to the microphone button.
    • When active, the video will pause, and you can speak the words you hear in the selected language.
    • The microphone icon will change to a stop icon while voice input is active.
    • Click the stop icon to end voice input and resume video playback.
  4. Review Your Notes:
    • The text display area on the right shows all the words you've entered.
    • Use this to review your transcription or notes from the video.
  5. Clear Text:
    • Click the "×" button in the top-right corner of the text display area to clear all text.
  6. Automatic Saving:
    • Your notes are automatically saved for each video you watch.
    • When you return to a previously watched video, your notes will be loaded automatically.
  7. Start a New Session:
    • Load a new video to start a fresh session with an empty text display area.
    • Your previous notes will be saved and can be accessed when you return to that video.

LinguaVid is designed to help you practice your listening skills and take notes while watching YouTube videos. It supports both typing and voice input for transcription in multiple languages. The microphone button now serves a dual purpose: it toggles voice input and controls video playback, making it easier to pause the video while you transcribe. Your notes are automatically saved for each video, allowing you to build a library of transcriptions over time. Enjoy learning!