Archive Learning

Learn a new language by reading stories you actually enjoy.

Archive Learning is an independent app and is not affiliated with Archive of Our Own (AO3) or the Organization for Transformative Works (OTW).

You're three chapters deep into a fanfic you can't put down. Suddenly, there's a word you don't know. No need to leave the story — just tap to translate, save it with context, and keep reading.

Archive Learning is a reading and vocabulary app designed for fanfiction lovers. Read fanfics from AO3 directly in the app, discover new words, and turn your favorite stories into a language-learning experience.

READ FANFICTION. LEARN LANGUAGES.

• Read AO3 fanfics directly in the app

• Tap any word to explore translations and different meanings

• Save words and phrases of up to 10 words

• Keep the original sentence and fic alongside every saved word

• See highlighted words you've already saved or learned

What stays in your vocabulary isn't just a word — it's a scene. Open the card a week later and remember where you first encountered it.

LEARN IN 40+ LANGUAGES

Translate unfamiliar words into over 40 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, and many more.

The app interface is available in 8 languages: English, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, and Belarusian.

PRACTICE WITH GAMES AND QUIZZES

• Flashcards with spaced repetition to help you remember new words

• Multiple-choice quizzes to test your knowledge

• Context exercises using sentences from the stories you've read

• Fillword — find words hidden in a grid

• Adjustable study sessions to fit your schedule

YOUR FANFICS. ALL IN ONE PLACE.

• Save your favorite fanfics to your personal library

• Organize stories into folders

• Continue reading right where you left off

• Save favorite lines and quotes

• Track your reading progress

YOUR READING OBSESSION DESERVES A REWARD.

Track how much you've read, how many words you've learned, and how many fanfics you've explored.

Unlock collectible achievements as you read. All those hours of fanfiction finally pay off.

AO3 DOWN? KEEP READING.

When AO3 is unavailable, Archive Learning helps you search the Wayback Machine and other independent internet archives for saved copies of your favorite fanfics.

Not every work has an archived copy, but you can read available copies directly in the app and download them for offline reading.

MORE FEATURES

• Built-in offline dictionaries for supported languages

• Vocabulary organized by words you're learning and words you already know

• Import and export your data as JSON backups

• No account required

• No ads or subscriptions

• Your saved reading data and vocabulary stay on your device

Turn your reading time into learning time.