I cover some of the hidden features in YouTube and Google Translate and how to link them together to learn languages. Two outstanding AI technologies that are ideal for teachers and students of languages and both have great free options. Ed Cafe link (if you buy Ed Cafe you will get 10% discount for ever) Join Russell's newsletter Russell's website Russell's Patreon Russell's Course in collaboration with NILE ( click for information) 00:00 From Zero to 4 languages 01:19 Secret features in YouTube 06:17 The amazing EdCafe 07:07 The magic button in Google 10:42 The magic button and Quizlet 16:12 Studying with Russell Ready to stop struggling and start learning a language the SMART way? I used to be a terrible language student, but I eventually mastered four languages and became both an English and Spanish teacher. In this detailed, complete tutorial, I reveal the exact system I developed to transform YouTube from a distraction into a high-impact language learning resource. This is the ultimate guide for any smart language learner who wants to accelerate their fluency by leveraging YouTube's hidden features and Google Translate's best tools. Whether you're a beginner, an advanced student, or a language teacher looking for innovative resources, this video will show you the concrete strategies you need. Here is what you will learn in this complete guide: Part 1: Mastering YouTube's Features for Language Learning The biggest mistake most learners make and how to fix it immediately. The essential trick: How to use YouTube's search filters to quickly find videos that only include transcripts (Closed Captions/CC). The time-saver: How to filter videos by length (e.g., under 5 minutes or under 20 minutes) to perfectly match your study window. How to easily access the full transcript (CC) panel on any YouTube video. My proven method for toggling the timestamps ON and OFF within the transcript panel to make the text clean and readable. The practical technique for copying the full, clean transcript to use as your personal study material. Part 2: Supercharging Vocabulary with Google Translate & Study Tools How to efficiently copy words from the transcript and instantly put them into Google Translate for fast lookup. The key to accurate learning: Using Google Translate to check the correct pronunciation and adjusting regional language settings. The retention secret: How to use Google Translate to save new words and phrases to your personal phrasebook. Managing your phrasebook: How to delete words from your saved list once you've mastered them. The ultimate study flow: I show you how to transfer your saved vocabulary from Google Translate into Google Sheets. Finally, learn how to take that Google Sheet data and use it to instantly create flashcards in Quizlet or other Spaced Repetition System (SRS) apps. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe for more language hacks, and let me know in the comments: What language are you learning right now? #SmartLanguageLearner #YouTubeForLanguageLearning #LanguageLearningHacks #LearnAnyLanguage #PolyglotTips #YouTubeTutorial #GoogleTranslate #Quizlet #GoogleSheets