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LangBox is a web tool and Chrome extension designed for self-directed language learners. It enables bilingual reading across web pages, PDFs, and EPUB files, with integrated vocabulary lookup and review lists. For listening practice, learners can import supported public podcast episodes to generate bilingual transcripts, complete dictation exercises, and practice sentence-level shadowing. The automated pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation feedback is designed solely for informal self-study.

Potential learning activity (suggested self-study workflow, not tested classroom research): A learner selects a short podcast excerpt, writes out what they hear, checks their draft against the transcript, and uses the shadowing tool to repeat difficult sentences.

Technical and access notes:- Machine-generated transcripts and translations are imperfect and may contain inaccuracies.- Certain features require a Google account login and preview credits.- The tool is currently free to use during public preview with usage limits; paid plans and final pricing have not yet been announced.

Submitted by independent developer Ziqing Li.Resource URL: https://langbox.site/en/features/learn-with-podcasts/

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