Learn Finnish - Dual Subtitles for Finnish Streaming

Learn Finnish with dual language subtitles on YLE Areena & Ruutu. Support translation to English, Vietnamese, German and others.

FINNISH STREAMING DUAL SUBTITLES — Learn Finnish Through YLE Areena & Ruutu.fi 🇫🇮 Master Finnish naturally by watching YLE Areena and Ruutu.fi with dual subtitles. See Finnish and your target language side-by-side in real-time, turning every video into an immersive language learning experience. Demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3B7BCvd99Y Check the extension landing page: https://finnish-streaming-dual-sub.netlify.app/ YLE Areena website: https://areena.yle.fi/tv Ruutu website: https://www.ruutu.fi 📖 ABOUT THIS EXTENSION The Challenge: Spoken Finnish differs drastically from written Finnish, with unique grammar and slang. Traditional study methods don't prepare you for real conversations. This extension bridges that gap by letting you learn through authentic Finnish media: news, dramas, documentaries, and more. How It Works: The extension integrates with DeepL (https://www.deepl.com), a leading translation service widely recognized for its exceptional quality. When you watch a video, Finnish subtitles are automatically translated to your chosen language in real-time and displayed below the original text. ✨ WHY CHOOSE THIS APP There are plenty of AI-assistant apps for language learning on the market, but their content is fairly basic. They can be useful for beginners, but they're not enough once you're past B1 level. Learning through real, unscripted Finnish media is what gets you the rest of the way. ⭐ KEY FEATURES Check the list of key features here: https://finnish-streaming-dual-sub.netlify.app/features - Dual Subtitle Display — see Finnish and translated subtitles at the same time - Multiple Language Support — translate to English, Vietnamese, Japanese, Spanish, or any of 30+ languages supported by DeepL - High-Quality Translation — powered by DeepL, known for accurate and natural translations - Smart Caching — translations are stored locally for 365 days, so rewatching uses zero API calls - Multi-Token Support — add up to 2 DeepL translation keys with visual usage tracking - One-Click Toggle — enable or disable dual subs directly in the video player - Shadowing Tools — rewind/forward 3-second buttons plus keyboard shortcuts (, and . keys) for pronunciation practice - Blur Mode — hide Finnish, translation, or both subtitles to test yourself, then hover to reveal - Word Lookup — select a word in a subtitle and right-click for an instant in-page translation, no need to leave the video - Copy Subtitle — click the copy icon to send the current Finnish subtitle line to your clipboard - Reload Subtitles — clear cached translations for the current episode and re-translate from scratch if something looks off - Privacy-First — all data stays in your browser, no tracking 🚀 HOW TO USE 1. Install the extension and add your DeepL translation key (API token) in settings 2. (Optional) Select your preferred translation language from the dropdown (default is English) 3. Open any video on YLE Areena or Ruutu.fi 4. Click the "Dual Sub" toggle in the player 5. Start learning Finnish through immersion Full step-by-step guidance with screenshots: https://finnish-streaming-dual-sub.netlify.app/guidance 🔑 WHY SET UP A DEEPL TRANSLATION KEY (API TOKEN)? You might wonder: "Other dual-sub extensions work instantly, why not this one?" This extension takes a different approach because you deserve: - Best-in-class translations — DeepL provides high-quality translations for Finnish to 30+ languages - Complete privacy — no data collection, no ads, no tracking - Try it out — DeepL's free tier gives a character allowance to get started (one-time, not recurring) - Sustainable — no hidden costs or monetization of your data Yes, it takes 5-10 minutes for one-time setup, but you get premium quality without compromise. A quick note on why DeepL specifically: I've passed the YKI Keski-taso exam and worked through the entire Suomen Mestari series, so I know Finnish grammar well enough to judge translation quality firsthand. After comparing Google Translate, Bing Translate, and DeepL, DeepL was the clear winner — Google Translate, for instance, only gets roughly 60% accuracy on Finnish. That's why this extension only supports DeepL for now. 👥 WHO IT'S FOR - Finnish learners at all levels, including beginners — features like Word Lookup for instant in-page translations and Copy Subtitle for pasting a line into your favorite AI chatbot make early exposure to the language much easier - Anyone interested in Finnish culture and media - Anyone who wants to watch Finnish content without already knowing Finnish 💰 COST YLE Areena is free worldwide. DeepL's free tier gives a character allowance to get started (one-time, does not reset monthly). With smart caching, you can go a long way on the free allowance. Once the allowance runs out, check DeepL's current plans (https://www.deepl.com/en/pro/change-plan#api) for paid options. If that feels expensive, share one key with friends or fellow Finnish learners and split the cost. 🔧 TECHNICAL NOTES Requires a DeepL translation key (API token), get yours at https://www.deepl.com/en/pro/change-plan#api Works on YLE Areena (https://areena.yle.fi/tv) and Ruutu (https://www.ruutu.fi) No external servers — all processing happens locally Open source on GitHub: https://github.com/anhtumai/finnish-streaming-dual-sub ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Turn passive watching into active learning. Start your Finnish journey today. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------