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📰 Import News

Learn from Current Events and Articles! 🌍​

The News Import feature allows you to instantly transform any online news article or blog post into an interactive language lesson. Simply paste a URL and start learning with fresh, relevant content!

Getting Started 🏁​

Importing a news article is incredibly simple:

  1. Navigate to the Create page
  2. Select the "Import News" tab
  3. Paste the URL of any news article or blog post
  4. Click "Import News"

That's it! The article will be processed and added to your library as a lesson.

Supported Sources 🌐​

Language Lit can import content from:

  • Major news websites
  • Blog platforms
  • Magazine sites
  • Most websites with article content

After Importing 🔍​

Once your article is imported:

  1. It will appear in the Lessons tab of your Lessons page
  2. You can immediately start reading and using all Language Lit features
  3. All text is fully searchable and highlightable
  4. Images from the original article are preserved when possible

Learning with News Articles 📚​

Imported news articles offer the full Language Lit experience:

  • Highlight any word or phrase to see translations
  • Save vocabulary items as flashcards for later review
  • Track your reading progress through the article
  • Search for specific words or phrases
  • Study current, authentic language as it's used in media

Finding the Right Articles 🔎​

For language learners, we recommend:

  • Start with simpler news sources (children's news sites work well for beginners)
  • Choose topics you're already familiar with or interested in
  • Look for articles with images that provide context
  • Consider news about international events you may already know about
  • Use local news sources from countries where your target language is spoken

Tips for Effective Learning 💡​

  • Look for cognates - Words that are similar across languages
  • Focus on key vocabulary - News articles often repeat important terms
  • Create themed collections - Group articles by topic or difficulty
  • Compare coverage - Import multiple articles about the same event

Start importing news articles today and learn language that's current, relevant, and engaging! 🚀