It’s been a while since the last post, so I’d like to share what I’ve been working on lately.
New Languages
I’m expanding Playphrase.me to include three new languages: Chinese, Hindi, and Korean. This will open the platform to a much wider audience and make phrase learning more global.
New Actors
I’m also adding new actors to the database. To speed up and simplify this p...
You can try this new feature and also share it with friends.
2025-08-09 20:04:16 +0000 UTC View Post
You can try this new feature and also share it with friends.
2025-08-01 08:04:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Schwarzenegger is so cool. Today, I created a mechanism for adding new actors and got engrossed in watching Arnie's videos.
https://www.playphrase.me/actor/arnold_schwarzenegger/6
Hello to all subscribers and users of Playphrase.me!
Today, I'm excited to announce the launch of a highly anticipated feature - the actor search. I've already added the first batch of around 3000 actors, and you can test this new feature right now.
1. Convenient Actor Selection
A special selector is now available on the website, allowing you to easily choose actors from a man...
Today I saw the actor search feature in action for the very first time, and it's impressive. It's not live yet, but I'm planning to roll it out next week.
One exciting capability is actor search even without typing a query - perfect for exploring all clips featuring your favorite actors. Additionally, text searches for actor phrases will be more flexible, using the same fuzzy matching mechanism that powers suggestions. I'm also considering integrating common phrases for each actor, high...
2025-07-04 14:15:50 +0000 UTC View Post
I’ve received many emails from users showcasing their wonderful projects that can’t exist without this option. So, I’ve decided to add it within this option. Good luck to everyone!
2025-06-10 10:12:34 +0000 UTC View PostToday, after extensive discussions, I focused on refining the form and logic for video downloads. Here are the key updates:
Toggleable subtitles: Users shared valuable cases where subtitles were intrusive, especially during pure listening exercises. Now, in subtitle-off mode, the subtitle area displays the movie title, year, and timestamp instead.
Neutral watermark branding: Replaced the branded watermark with the neutral slogan "...
2025-06-09 19:05:48 +0000 UTC View PostDear Supporters,
I want to share some important changes happening at PlayPhrase.me.
Over the years, this project has grown from a simple passion project into the largest collection of short movie and TV show phrases on the web — and it has helped many people around the world learn real language through real conversations.
However, to ensure the long-term sustainability of the platform, 2025-06-09 09:34:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone!
Today I've released several exciting updates to Playphrase.me:
New Content Added: I've just uploaded fresh movie content, bringing in about one million new English phrases for you to explore!
Enhanced Search Experience: I've improved the search functionality. Now, if you enter something that doesn't match exactly, you'll receiv...
2025-05-19 07:03:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Patrons! I know most of you aren't programmers, and using the karaoke-style video generation script from my earlier post might've been tricky. So, I've created an easy-to-use webpage that simplifies the entire process! Now you can effortlessly create karaoke-style videos for social media posts or educational content.
Check it out here: Playphrase.me Video Mixer
Have fun creating!
2025-03-10 15:26:00 +0000 UTC View PostEver wanted to make videos like this yourself? Now you can!
I’ve built a special tool for compiling multiple video clips into one seamless video. Many of you have asked for this feature, and I’m excited to deliver it!
Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Search for a phrase on Playphrase.me
2️⃣ Download the video clips containing that phrase into a folder
3️⃣ Run the script with your preferred settings
Sometimes, you want to find a phrase that contains certain words, but you're unsure of their exact order. Now, you can do that using the vertical bar syntax: "word | word".
This mode works similarly to the asterisk (*) search but is independent of word order, giving you more flexibility in finding the phrases you need.
For now, just like with the asterisk search, you can only search for two words at a time due to performance limitations. Also, this feature is currently available o...
2025-02-12 09:43:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone!
I’ve just released a new feature that makes it even easier to find phrases when you know both the beginning and the end of the phrase but not the exact middle part. This new search mode supports the format "word * word", where the asterisk acts as a wildcard for any words in between.
Please note that articles like "the" cannot be used as search words.
For now, this feature is available only in the English database, but I plan to roll it out for other language...
2025-02-05 13:38:27 +0000 UTC View PostI’ve added a small but useful feature to Playphrase.me—a copy icon next to the subtitles! Now, if you want to copy the text of the currently playing phrase, just click the icon on the right—no need for manual selection!
🔹 The icon appears only when the video is paused, so it won’t distract you while watching.
Hope you find it handy! Let me know what you ...
2025-02-04 15:52:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! I’ve just added a super useful feature for those who are learning a language.
Now, when you're studying a phrase, you can limit the playback "window" to just one second before and one second after the words you're focusing on. This helps you avoid listening to long phrases and instead zero in on the exact part you want to learn.
For now, this feature is available on desktop, but I’ll be...
2025-02-03 17:58:08 +0000 UTC View Post
I’ve just released a new feature that will help you use the site more effectively! If you click the button below the "play" button on a video (it looks like a film reel), you’ll access a brand-new interface.
This interface includes a video player and a timeline below it, showing ten phrases before and ten phrases after the current video clip. By clicking on these thumbnails, you can play videos from before and after the current segment to better understand the context of a phrase. 2025-01-16 13:35:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Great news! I have updated the website to work seamlessly on iPads and Android tablets. Now, using playphrase.me will be just as convenient as it is on a computer. Enjoy the smoother experience!
Thank you for your support! ❤️
2024-12-26 11:30:00 +0000 UTC View PostYesterday, while testing the website in the ARC browser, I noticed that some videos weren't playing. To double-check, I tried the same videos in Google Chrome on Android, and the issue persisted.
I dedicated two full days to resolving this problem, re-encoded 200,000 videos, and I’m happy to announce that the issue has been fixed! It turns out that some of the videos generated when adding new series were done incorrectly. For the past three months, users on these browsers have likely ...
2024-12-24 23:10:04 +0000 UTC View Post
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve completely revamped the English phrases collection, and it’s now 3.5 times bigger than before! 🎉
That’s not all—I have also added a karaoke mode for the English collection and introduced numerous enhancements to make your experience even better. For example, you can now search for exact matches by simply adding quotation marks to your query: "hello there".
Thank you for your support, and I hope you enjoy exploring the i...
2024-12-19 15:11:18 +0000 UTC View PostToday, I’ve launched a new project to help you find videos of US politicians! 🎉 Check out the website: https://www.whatpoliticssay.com. The site has no limits on views or subscriptions.
It uses the same engine as playphrase.me — it’s essentially a fork of that platform. So, everything you love, like fast search and quick video clip loading, ...
2024-09-12 12:35:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone,
I’m excited to share that I’ve updated the design of Playphrase.me for the desktop version! This has been a long time coming—I’ve been putting it off for ages, but it’s finally done. At first glance, you might not notice much difference, but I’ve completely overhauled the code structure for the desktop site, which means I can finally start adding new features.
About a year ago, I did the s...
2024-09-08 10:42:16 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
I've been brainstorming some cool new features to make playphrase.me an even better tool for language learning. Recently, I came across Stephen Krashen's language acquisition method, which emphasizes listening to content for several hours a day. The idea is to understand 99% of what you're hearing to gradually build up your vocabulary.
I believe 2024-07-30 16:48:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone!
I'm excited to share that I'm currently working on a new video database featuring speeches by US politicians. With the upcoming elections, this topic is more relevant than ever. My goal is to create a separate project inspired by Playphrase.me, allowing users to search for specific statements by politicians through text.
But that's not all! I also plan to add a new dataset of politicians to 2024-07-30 15:40:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone,
I'm excited to announce that I've added new TV series to the database! I've surpassed 10 million phrases in English and reached over 1 million phrases in Spanish. I'm also working on expanding the collection to include series in other languages.
Thank you so much for your continued support! Your contributions help make this possible, and I can't wait to bring you more great content.
Stay tuned for more updates!
2024-07-30 13:02:39 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
I'm excited to share that I'm in the process of adding new TV shows to our collection. So far, I've processed around 5 million phrases in English! I'm also working on adding shows in other languages.
If you have any recommendations for TV shows you'd like to see included, please let me know in the comments. Your suggestions are always appreciated!
Thanks for your support, Evgeny
2024-06-18 09:47:55 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone,
If you're using playphrase.me on your computer, here are some handy shortcuts to enhance your experience with videos:
Quick Navigation: Switch between videos effortlessly by pressing the up/down keys. Want to replay a video? Just press the up key.
Pause and Play: Pause or resume the video using the enter key.
Input Suggest...
2024-05-15 19:59:38 +0000 UTC View PostDear Patrons,
I'm thrilled to bring you the latest updates on our journey with PlayPhrase.me.
This past month has been a whirlwind of activity, with numerous website optimizations thanks to your invaluable feedback. Your bug reports have led to significant improvements in both the UI and server logic. Plus, I've made great strides in enhancing the search mechanism, making it not only faster but also richer with upcoming new features.
Here's where my focus lies currently:
... 2024-02-21 20:09:15 +0000 UTC View PostAI is currently a hot topic everywhere, and I too am leveraging AI wherever possible. This project would not have been possible without AI. In exploring a database of movies, I sought out the "most beautiful eyes" and, lo and behold, artificial intelligence has found them for you. Now, by searching "nsfw:hot" you'll get results from movies spanning over 40 years!
And it works with other languages too, just type in the search query 'nsfw:hot' :)
