# Immersive Subtitled Learning Tools Viki's Learn Mode Offers Subtitles with Clickable Definitions By Ell Smith | Published 2017-10-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learn-mode References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2017/10/streaming-service-teaches-chinese-and-korean.html) & [viki](https://www.viki.com/) Watching television has proved to be an effective practice when attempting to learn another language, which is why the popular streaming service [Viki](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rakuten-viki-x-tous-les-jours) introduced 'Lean Mode' -- a feature aimed at helping viewers perfect both Korean and Chinese languages. The streaming service which is most commonly used for streaming Asian dramas, can now be viewed with a series of [helpful subtitles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapidsubs), that are offered in multiple languages. In addition to line-by-line translations, the service makes each word clickable, meaning a viewer can select unfamiliar words to reveal a quick definition. Currently, the service is limited, offering a few popular shows that are equipped with this immersive learning tool, including 'Boys Over Flowers' and My Love From The Star,' which are popular series' among drama fans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Immersive Language Learning:** The introduction of Viki's Learn Mode, which offers clickable subtitles with definitions, demonstrates the trend of immersive language learning tools. - **Streaming Language Education:** Viki's integration of language learning tools into its streaming service taps into the trend of combining education with entertainment through online platforms. - **Personalized Language Learning:** The ability to select unfamiliar words for quick definitions in Viki's Learn Mode highlights the trend of personalized learning experiences in language education. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Streaming Services:** The integration of language learning tools by Viki demonstrates a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for streaming platforms to offer educational features to attract a wider audience. - **Language Education:** Viki's Learn Mode showcases a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for language education providers to incorporate interactive and immersive learning tools into their curriculum. - **Entertainment:** The combination of education and entertainment in Viki's Learn Mode presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the entertainment industry to develop educational content that caters to language learners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Entertaining Language Learning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-language.md) - [Language Learning Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vocabbi.md) - [English-Learning Language Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wannalisn.md) - [Anime-inspired Language Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duolingo-and-crunchyroll.md) - [Educational Streaming Series Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duolingo-and-squid-game.md) - [Educational Anime Mini Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-test-duolingo.md) - [Browser Language Learning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuenki.md) - [Immersive Language-Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lingo-looper.md) - [AI-Powered Media Subtitles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-tv-1.md)