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 & 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. 📺✨ 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 WHY THIS EXTENSION? 🤔 Learning Finnish is challenging — 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. 🎬🎯 KEY FEATURES ⭐ ✓ Dual Subtitle Display — See Finnish + translated subtitles simultaneously 📝 ✓ 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 stored locally for 365 days, rewatching uses zero API calls (extends your free allowance) 💾 ✓ Multi-Token Support — Add up to 2 DeepL API tokens with visual usage tracking 🔑 ✓ One-Click Toggle — Enable/disable dual subs directly in the video player 🎛️ ✓ Shadowing Tools — Rewind/forward 3 seconds buttons + keyboard shortcuts (, and . keys) for pronunciation practice 🔄⏱️ ✓ Blur Mode — Hide Finnish, translation, or both subtitles to test yourself — hover to reveal 💪💪 ✓ Word Lookup — Select any word in a subtitle and right-click for an instant in-page translation without leaving 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 anything looks off 🔄 ✓ Privacy-First — All data stays in your browser. Zero tracking. 🔒 HOW TO USE 🚀 Install the extension and add your DeepL API token in settings ⚙️ (Optional) Select your preferred translation language from the dropdown (default is English) 🌐 Open any video on YLE Areena and Ruutu.fi 🎥 Click the "Dual Sub" toggle in the player 🎛️ Start learning Finnish through immersion! 🌟 ℹ️ SETTING UP YOUR TRANSLATION KEY (ONE-TIME, 5-10 MINUTES) 📖 What is a translation key (API key)? A translation key is like a password that allows this extension to use DeepL's translation service. ⚠️ Important: DeepL's free tier gives a character allowance to try out, but it does not reset each month. A credit card is required to sign up. Once the allowance runs out, you'll need a paid plan. Check DeepL's current plans (https://www.deepl.com/en/pro/change-plan#api) for up-to-date pricing. 🤔 Why do I need to set this up? You might wonder: "Other dual-sub extensions like Language Reactor, Trancy, and InterSub work instantly—why not this one?" Here's the truth: Free services either use low-quality translation APIs, run at a loss (subsidized by premium users), or monetize your data. 💰 I built this extension differently because I believe you deserve: - ✨ Best-in-class translations – DeepL provides high-quality translations to 30+ languages including English, Vietnamese, Japanese, and more - 🔒 Complete privacy – No data collection, no ads, no tracking - ♻️ Sustainability – No active maintenance burden on my end - 🚀 Try it out – DeepL's free tier gives a character allowance to get started (one-time, not recurring) Yes, it takes 5-10 minutes for one-time setup, but you get premium quality without compromise. Worth it? I think so! 😊 🔑 How to get your translation key: 📺 Video walkthrough (recommended): Watch 1 min tutorial on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgpxUH7SbSY 📝 Step-by-step instructions (Visualization included in extension setting page): 1. Sign up for a free DeepL account Visit DeepL Account Signup (https://www.deepl.com/en/your-account) and create your account 2. Select your DeepL API plan Go to DeepL Developer Page (https://www.deepl.com/en/pro#developer), look for "Find your perfect plan", then click the "DeepL API" tab. Select the plan that suits your needs. 3. Create your subscription Choose the free tier to try it out, or a paid plan for recurring monthly access. See DeepL's current plans (https://www.deepl.com/en/pro/change-plan#api) for details. 💳 A credit card is required even for the free tier 4. Create your API key After the subscription has been made, go to DeepL Key Page (https://www.deepl.com/en/your-account/keys). Click the "Create Key" button and give it a name (e.g., "YLE Dualsub translation key") Copy your key Your API key will look like this: Free tier: fcb8779e-4837-4e2f-99ef-1ac7255d2ed2:fx (ends with :fx) Paid tier: fcb8779e-4837-4e2f-99ef-1ac7255d2ed2 (no :fx suffix) 5. Paste it in the extension Copy the entire key and paste it in the extension settings, select your account type (Free/Paid), and click "Add new translation key" 🎉 That's it! Your extension is now ready to provide high-quality translations. 📚 Need more help? View the official DeepL guide: https://support.deepl.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020695820-API-key-for-DeepL-API PERFECT FOR 👥 Finnish learners at intermediate level and above 📖 Expats in Finland improving their comprehension 🇫🇮 Language enthusiasts who prefer learning by immersion 🎓 Anyone interested in Finnish culture and media 🎭 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. Check DeepL's current plans (https://www.deepl.com/en/pro/change-plan#api) for up-to-date pricing. 🎉 TECHNICAL NOTES 🔧 Requires a DeepL API key (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/yle-dual-sub 💙 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Transform passive watching into active learning. Start your Finnish journey today! 🚀🎉 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------