Submission timeline
2007–2026One slot for every year since HN launched. Height is that year's peak points; orange marks a 100+ point or 50+ comment breakout. Select a bar to open its strongest thread.
First comments on top threads
HN comment orderI run a language learning app (leerly.io) which focuses on teaching language through comprehensible input, which seems to be at least somewhat how LLwN is approaching the problem of language acquisition. For those interested in how to get the most out of language learning tools like LLwN, some tips which are backed up by the field of applied linguistics: - Don't translate! If you do, do so very sparingly. It sounds counter-intuitive, but stopping to translate often will just slow…
I don't know if this extension foxes it, but I've found learning language through Netflix difficult as the subtitles and dialog don't match, neither for dubbing or original.
The first top-level comment from each of the four biggest threads, in HN’s own order. Excerpts are shortened; open a comment for full context.
- Breakout years
- 2
- Total points
- 542
- Total comments
- 263
100+ points or 50+ comments
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reference only — not used in Hall rules or ranking
Every submission
| Date | Title as submitted | By | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-10 | Language Learning with Netflix (Chrome Extension) | dattl | 2 | 0 |
| 2021-06-07 | Language learning with NetflixFirst breakout · Best thread | skanderbm | 324 | 160 |
| 2023-05-06 | Language Learning with NetflixLatest 20+ point return | impoppy | 216 | 103 |