Language Learning Gamification Media Player

LLG-MP 0.1.0

Language Learning Gamification Media Player

• version [0.1.0] --> [(public releases).(beta versions).(bugfixes patches)]

• this software is under AGPLv3 license

what is LLG-MP ?

LLG media player is an Electron based open source media player built with webchimera.js which provides javscript bindings for libvlc , it's main purpose is to gamify the language learning process through appending clickable subtitles/lyrics to different types of local/remote media with an onclick instant translation during the media stream flow , it also provides the ability to save new words/expressions along with their translations for future reference , the clickable subtitles/lyrics functionality is performed through the manipulation of vtt.js library which is Mozilla's implementation of WEBVTT standard

LLG-MP features :

• supports almost all media formats much like VLC media player as both are built on the same media engine (libvlc)
• supports popular subtitles files such as .vtt & .srt
• transforms subtitles/lyrics words and phrases into clickable strings , once clicked their google translation appears
• automatic detection for subtitles/lyrics language with support of translation to 10+ different languages
• integrates with youtube and yesmovies
• ability to fetch songs lyrics by song name & singer name then show it on either local media or remote media from youtube/yesmovies (clickable & translatable)
• ability to import subtitles file and append it to either local media or remote media from youtube/yesmovies videos (clickable & translatable)
• ability to save new words/phrases along with their translation , local media path/remote media url and time of occurence in the media file

what can i do with LLG-MP ?

• you can use it as a regular media player much like vlc
• browse pc for a subtitles file to be appended to youtube / yesmovies videos
• search and fetch lyrics while playing youtube songs with controls over the video through keyboard buttons
• browse PC for subtitles file and append it to local media / youtube video / yesmovies video
• refer to new words/expressions in savedWords view

how to use LLG-MP ?

• As a regular user : download and install the latest release from this link which complies with your operation system type/architecture [currently only windows 64-bit is supported]

• As a contributer : clone the repo => npm install , npm install -g [email protected] => electron .

pictures from LLG media player

TODO list(features)

• Customization of Mozilla's implementation of WEBVTT standard library for making subtitles clickable
• interception/customization of sent http headers to overcome same origin regulation from youtube
• using NEDB for new words/expressions storage
• integration with azlyrics for fetching songs lyrics by song & singer names
• implementing a simple route traffic detector feedback using google analytics to user behavior anonimously for future modifications
• implementation of user authentication system & synchronization between different instances of LLG-MP for group learning remotely
• making the media player cross platform and signing it in both appstore and windows store

Special Thanks to :

• the open source community for sharing knowledge
• opensubtitles support team for granting LLG-MP an API agent for free
• electron and Webchimera.js communities for the support