Linux · Education & Science
Kalba
Seamlessly integrate media consumption, getting definitions, and adding flashcards for language learning
by BrewingWeasel
Official site: flathub.org
About Kalba
Kalba is a language learning tool based around the idea of sentence mining. It has the following features:
Use websites, files or the clipboard as input
Automatically fetch definitions (with prebuilt and custom dictionaries)
Automatically export words to Anki
Automatically detect words known based on Anki ratings
Automatically parse grammar details
Kalba is designed to be extensible so that users can configure it for any language.
However, it also comes with out of the box support for several languages, with more planned.
How to install Kalba
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.kalbareader.Kalba
- Open Kalba once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kalba free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Kalba is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Kalba from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.kalbareader.Kalba. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Kalba safe?
Kalba downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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