TeakReader

What TeakReader is

TeakReader helps learners build English vocabulary while reading EPUB books, public-domain classics, and movie, TV, or anime subtitles. It is available on Android, iOS, and macOS. Tapping a word can show its phonetics, parts of speech, examples, related forms, and a translation within the reader. For processed books and subtitle sets, the app can display comprehension, CEFR-level vocabulary, and unknown words ranked by frequency. Flashcards use FSRS spaced repetition, and Meaning Match and Spelling Forge offer vocabulary games.

The app can search more than 75,000 Project Gutenberg classics. Guest users can access reading, EPUB imports, subtitle study, vocabulary tracking, translation, flashcards, and core learning tools within free usage limits. EPUB imports support files up to 50 MB, and uploaded books are sent to TeakReader’s server for processing. Loaded books can be read offline; imports, subtitle processing, lookups, and translations require an internet connection. Subtitle analysis covers vocabulary but does not stream or play video. Premium options include monthly, annual, and lifetime plans.

Who it suits

TeakReader suits English learners who want to study vocabulary through books or subtitle files. It may also suit readers who want offline access to loaded books and spaced-repetition flashcards.

Limits

Guest users can use core learning tools subject to free usage limits. Premium plans provide higher usage limits and more translations; they also include unlimited EPUB and subtitle imports and offline dictionary downloads. The listed prices are $3.99 a month, $18.99 a year or 19.99 USD once.

Getting started

1. Visit https://teakreader.com/.
2. Install TeakReader on Android, iOS or macOS.
3. Start as a guest to access core learning tools within free usage limits.
4. Search the Project Gutenberg library or import an EPUB file up to 50 MB.
5. Load a book for offline reading; use an internet connection for imports, subtitle processing, lookups and translations.
6. Choose Premium Monthly for $3.99 a month, Premium Annual for $18.99 a year, or Premium Lifetime for 19.99 USD once.

Verdict

TeakReader links reading and subtitle vocabulary analysis with lookups, flashcards, games, and learning analytics. Its offline access applies to loaded books, while imports and several learning functions need an internet connection.