Ways to use Yalango
Yalango is a flexible language learning platform. Pick a use case to see how it fits the way you study - in class, on your own, or anywhere in between.
Interactive digital notebook for language learning
Take class notes, embed flashcard decks, grammar tables, videos and PDFs in one private workspace - then study them with built-in spaced repetition.
- Perfect for language classes and tutoring
- Works for self-study too
- Free with every Yalango account
Vocabulary flashcards with spaced repetition
A free Anki alternative for language learners. Build or import decks, practice with games, and let spaced repetition bring each word back at the perfect moment.
- Import from Anki, Quizlet, or CSV
- 8 mastery levels plus Mature
- Spaced repetition included
Language reading tool with click-to-translate
Read articles, songs, blog posts and book chapters in your target language. Click any word for an instant translation, save vocabulary as you go, and turn passive reading into active study.
- Paste any text or use AI-generated stories
- Click to translate, save to deck, mark known
- Sentence-by-sentence study mode
Learn languages with YouTube
Watch any YouTube video with a built-in translate panel right beside the player. Queue words as you hear them and save them to your flashcard decks.
- Translate words as you hear them
- Save vocabulary to spaced-repetition decks
- Paste any YouTube URL - not just curated videos
Organize your language learning materials
A language-first alternative to Google Drive for polyglots. Nested folders for decks, tables, texts, notebooks, PDFs and ebooks - one clean library per language.
- One library per target language
- Nested folders you can actually study from
- Import, export and full account backup
Gamify your Anki decks
Bring your Anki .apkg decks across, keep your review progress, and turn them into 9 games with daily goals and streaks. Export back to Anki anytime.
- Two-way .apkg import and export
- 9 practice games including Mix and Cloze
- Daily goals, streaks and stars
Cloze deletion flashcards
Add example sentences to your cards and practice each word in context. Yalango blanks out the word and turns it into a fill-in-the-blank game.
- No cloze syntax - write normal sentences
- Answers feed spaced repetition
- Works for Chinese, Japanese and Thai
Yalango vs Anki, Quizlet, Memrise and Duolingo
An honest look at how Yalango compares with the tools learners ask about most - and how to move your decks across in minutes.
- Import Anki and Quizlet decks
- Export back to Anki anytime
- Where each tool is the better pick
Build with Yalango
Use Yalango as the brain for tools you build - REST API and MCP for decks, cards, vocabulary lookup and review queues. Free with every account.
- REST API with OpenAPI schema
- MCP for ChatGPT, Claude and Cursor
- Scoped API keys in settings
More use cases coming soon. Want to suggest one? Get in touch.
