Quick Start
Prism Lines is not another isolated vocabulary app. It starts from shows and videos you already watch and care about: subtitles are the textbook, video is the context, and every “know / don’t know” choice is real learning.
Install (Desktop)
- Go to the Download page for Windows or macOS installers (links available when released).
- Install and launch the app.
- On the welcome screen, choose your target language (e.g. English).
WARNING
Use only official installers. You are responsible for the copyright of video files you import; Prism Lines only helps you learn from subtitles you already have.
Five-Minute Overview
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flowchart LR
importMedia[Import video and subtitles]
learnSession[Learn by sentence]
wordCheck[Mark words known or not]
cards[Create flashcards]
review[Spaced review with sentence playback]
importMedia --> learnSession --> wordCheck --> cards --> review| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Import | Add local video; load embedded or external subtitles |
| 2. Learn | Progress line by line; watch the clip and grasp meaning |
| 3. Words | Split the sentence into words; mark known / unknown |
| 4. Cards | Unknown words enter your deck and review queue |
| 5. Review | Spaced repetition; replay original sentences |
Details:
Tips for Your First Session
- Pick an episode you have already seen so plot context lowers cognitive load.
- Aim for 10–20 sentences per session—quality over quantity.
- Review new unknown words the next day.
For the learning philosophy behind the app, see Why Learn This Way.