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Lumini

Language Learning

Learning a language on your Mac? Lumini sees your Duolingo, textbook, or reading material and helps you learn faster.

Learn a language without leaving your app

You're learning Spanish on Duolingo, reading a French article, or working through a Japanese textbook PDF. You encounter a sentence you don't understand, a grammar pattern that's confusing, or a word you've never seen before. Normally you'd open a translator or dictionary, type the word, get the translation, and come back. Your brain switches from "learning mode" to "translation mode."

With Lumini, you stay in your learning flow. Hold Ctrl+Option and ask: "What does this sentence mean?" or "Why is this verb conjugated this way?" Lumini sees the exact text on your screen and explains it in context — not just the translation, but the grammar rule, the cultural nuance, and how to use it yourself.

How Lumini helps with different language skills

**Reading comprehension:** You're reading an article in your target language. "I understand most of this, but what does 'sin embargo' mean in this context?" Lumini sees the sentence and explains the phrase in relation to the surrounding text.

**Grammar explanation:** "Why is it 'me gusta' instead of 'yo gusto'?" Lumini explains the difference between Spanish gustar (which literally means 'to please') and English 'to like.' It points at the sentence structure on screen.

**Pronunciation guidance:** "How do I pronounce this word?" Lumini can't produce audio for every language, but it can explain the phonetics, point at the syllables, and tell you where to place stress.

**Writing practice:** You're writing a sentence in your target language. "Is this grammatically correct?" Lumini sees your attempt and gives corrections with explanations.

What language platforms Lumini works with

  • **Duolingo** — Lumini sees your lesson screen and explains answers
  • **Anki** — Flashcard review with contextual explanations
  • **PDF textbooks** — Any language textbook, workbook, or reading material
  • **News websites** — Reading real content in your target language
  • **YouTube subtitles** — Lumini sees the captions on screen
  • **Language exchange apps** — HelloTalk, Tandem, iTalki screens

Lumini automates language study

  • "Create a note with the new vocabulary from this article"
  • "Search the web for Spanish subjunctive practice exercises"
  • "Remind me to do my Duolingo lesson at 8am"
  • "Add Language Exchange to my calendar for Sunday at 3pm"