Sentence mining
Sentence Mining App for Immersion Learners
Create useful flashcards from subtitles, websites, manga, screenshots, PDFs, and AI explanations while keeping review inside mLearn or syncing to Anki.
What is sentence mining?
Sentence mining is the process of saving words and phrases from real content, along with the sentence where they appeared, then reviewing them with spaced repetition. mLearn makes sentence mining faster by combining clickable subtitles, OCR, dictionary lookup, audio, screenshots, AI explanations, and built-in SRS.
Why learners search for mLearn
Cards can preserve sentence context instead of reducing a word to a disconnected translation.
OCR expands sentence mining to manga panels, PDFs, images, and screenshots.
AI explanations help learners understand why a word or grammar pattern works in that sentence.
Built-in SRS keeps review in mLearn, while Anki sync keeps existing Anki users supported.
mLearn sentence mining vs manual card creation
Manual sentence mining often means copying text, grabbing screenshots, searching dictionaries, generating audio, and building cards in another app. mLearn compresses that into one study surface.
| Feature | mLearn | Manual workflow |
|---|---|---|
| Source content | Video subtitles, web pages, manga, screenshots, PDFs | Usually one source at a time |
| Lookups | Dictionary, OCR, and AI explanation in context | Separate dictionary and AI tabs |
| Card assets | Sentence, target word, audio, screenshot, and explanation can stay together | Manually copied assets |
| Review | Built-in SRS or optional Anki sync | Usually external flashcard app only |
| Time cost | Optimized for quick card creation during immersion | High friction can interrupt watching or reading |
Who is sentence mining for?
mLearn is a fit when...
- Learners who already consume native content and want a faster way to remember useful language.
- Anki users who want to reduce card creation friction without abandoning Anki.
- Learners who mine from both video and reading material.
Another route may fit when...
- Absolute beginners may benefit from a starter vocabulary or grammar base before mining heavily.
- Learners who enjoy manually designing every card may prefer a fully manual Anki setup.
How to sentence mine with mLearn
Good sentence mining is selective. Save sentences that are useful, understandable, and likely to appear again.
- Watch or read native content in mLearn or the browser extension.
- Pause on a sentence with one useful unknown word or phrase.
- Use dictionary, OCR, and AI explanation to understand the sentence.
- Create a card with the sentence context and media attached.
- Review the card later, then keep consuming content instead of over-mining.
Frequently asked questions
Does sentence mining work better than premade flashcards?
Sentence mining is often more memorable because each card comes from content the learner personally watched or read. Premade decks are faster at the beginning, but mined cards usually carry stronger context and motivation.
Can mLearn sentence mine from Netflix or YouTube?
Yes. The browser extension can open an overlay on streaming sites and web pages, and mLearn can turn useful subtitle moments into learning material.
Do I need Anki for sentence mining in mLearn?
No. mLearn has built-in spaced repetition. Anki sync is available for learners who already use Anki or want their cards in an external review system.
Start learning from real content
Install mLearn, open something you already want to watch or read, and turn the useful parts into reviewable knowledge.
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