E-clair turns podcasts and other audio into language-learning sessions with transcripts, translations, saved vocabulary and flashcards. Learners can subscribe to podcasts, upload recordings or paste links to audio files. As audio plays, the transcript tracks it word by word; users can replay a selected word or phrase, and tap a word or hold a phrase to see a DeepL-powered translation. Saved words and phrases retain their place in the recording and can be reviewed with FSRS spaced repetition. E-clair transcribes more than 20 languages, while its guide lists 16 translation target languages. Uploads can be MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, OGG, FLAC or AIFF; video uploads are not supported. The free plan is 0.00 USD per free and limits collections and the amount and size of users’ own audio transcriptions, while podcast transcription is handled separately. E-clair is available on Android and iOS, with offline access listed.
Who it is for
It suits intermediate learners who want to study podcasts or recordings they already have. The maker says it is intended for learners past the beginner stage.
What is good
- Word-by-word transcript synced to playback
- Replay selected words or phrases
- Flashcards use FSRS spaced repetition
- Offline access is listed
- Free plan available
What to know first
- Video files are not supported for upload
- Free plan limits collections
- Free plan limits own-audio transcription amount and size
Verdict
E-clair combines audio playback, synchronized transcripts and vocabulary review for learners using podcasts or recordings. Check the free plan’s collection and own-audio transcription limits if you plan to bring in your own files.
E-clair plans and pricing
All plansCompared on language immersion apps
- Free plan
- Yes
- Content formats
- podcasts, audio files, web audio links
- Learner levels
- intermediate
- Offline access
- Yes
- Transcripts or captions
- Yes
- Interactive practice
- Yes
- Supported languages
- 16 languages
