Built for serious learners
Sentence-synced audio
AI-powered context
Book-based vocabulary

Why Turalus?

Dictionary popups miss the point.

When you learn words in isolation, you forget them in isolation. Turalus keeps reading and listening at the center, revealing meaning in chunks so you understand how language actually works.

Context first, always.

  • Chunk-based meaning shows the full idea, not a single-word gloss.
  • Vocabulary comes from your books and chosen roots.
  • Reading and listening stay synced for flow.
Learn with full sentences, not flashcards.

AI-Powered Context

Smarter translations, powered by AI.

Traditional tools give you a single word and a dictionary definition. Turalus uses AI to process every sentence and surface meaning the way a native speaker would explain it — in chunks, with nuance, in context.

The result: contextual popups that show you not just what a phrase means, but why it means that in this specific sentence. Grammar, idioms, and collocations are surfaced automatically so you absorb patterns, not just vocabulary.

AI Contextual Popup
"Er hat es in Kauf genommen, dass..."
Chunk in Kauf nehmen
Meaning to accept (something unpleasant) as part of a deal
Note Idiomatic — "Kauf" (purchase) is not literal here. Past participle: "genommen"

How it works

Three steps to real fluency.

01

Choose a path

Follow a structured learning path that matches your level and goals.

02

Read graded books

Pick curated readers, track chapter progress, and keep momentum with real stories.

03

Listen sentence by sentence

Sync audio to text and save meaningful chunks and roots for deep vocabulary growth.

Features

Everything serious learners need.

Chunk-based meaning

Understand full ideas with contextual chunks instead of single-word glosses.

Root-based vocabulary

Build your wordlist from selected roots extracted directly from your books.

Sentence-synced listening

Play audio at sentence level with perfect alignment for pronunciation and rhythm.

Graded readers

Read stories that match your level, from beginner to advanced.

Chapter progress

Track book progress by chapter and see what you have already mastered.

Learning path

Structured lessons support your reading and listening journey.

Screenshots

Preview the reading + listening flow.

9:41
Reader Chapter 3
Reader
9:41
Listener Sentence 12
Listener
9:41
Wordlist Roots
ROOT: take ROOT: build ROOT: see
Wordlist
9:41
Learning Path Unit 2
Learning Path

Pricing preview

Start free, go deep when ready.

Free

$0
forever

Great for getting started with a few books and lessons.

  • Limited reading and listening
  • Book-based vocabulary samples
  • Basic learning path access
Always free

FAQ

Questions we hear a lot.

What are chunks?

Chunks are meaningful phrases or sentence parts that carry context, not isolated words.

What do you mean by roots?

Roots are dictionary lemmas. You choose them from chunks and build your own book-based list.

How does Turalus use AI?

AI processes every sentence in your book to generate contextual chunk breakdowns, idiomatic explanations, and grammar notes — so the popup you see is tailored to that exact sentence, not a generic dictionary entry.

Which languages will be supported?

We are starting with major learning languages and expanding based on reader demand.

Does it work offline?

Offline reading and listening are planned for premium users at launch.

When will it be released?

We are in active development. Join the waitlist for early access updates.

How much will it cost?

There will be a generous free tier and an affordable premium plan with unlimited access.

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