Chrome extension · Free · No account
ShadowCue turns Netflix English subtitles into practice. It pauses at the end of each line, blanks out words picked for your level, and scores you word by word when you speak along.
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Three modes
Understand the line by ear, write it yourself, then say it out loud.
The video pauses at the end of every line. Replay until you catch it, then move on when you are ready.
Blanks start with words one step above your level. Words that are too easy are never asked, and more blanks bring in harder words.
Repeat after the actor and see how close you were. Words that sounded different get a wavy underline; words you skipped are struck through.
ShadowCue scans the whole title for lines with phrases you can use in daily conversation. Click one to jump to the scene, and star it to keep it.
Your level
It decides which words are underlined, which become blanks, and which phrases are suggested.
| Level | CEFR | Roughly equal to |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | A1 | First words and phrases |
| Elementary | A2 | TOEIC 225+ |
| Intermediate | B1 | TOEIC 550+ · TOEFL 42+ · IELTS 4.0+ |
| Upper-intermediate | B2 | TOEIC 785+ · TOEFL 72+ · IELTS 5.5+ |
| Advanced | C1+ | TOEIC 945+ · TOEFL 95+ · IELTS 7.0+ |
TOEFL follows the CEFR mapping published by ETS and IELTS the mapping from the IELTS partners; TOEIC figures are approximate.
Getting started
No sign-up and no login.
The panel appears on the right. Drag it wherever you like.
Other settings stay folded away so the line has your attention.
Privacy
ShadowCue has no server, no accounts and no usage tracking.
Saved lines, quiz history and study time live only in your browser and are removed when you remove the extension.
On only while you press Speak. Recordings are not stored. Speech is turned into text by Chrome’s speech recognition (Google).
Subtitles of what you are watching are used only for on-screen practice. They are not sent anywhere or stored in full.
FAQ
No. ShadowCue is an independent study tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Netflix. It shows a practice panel over the player and does not download or change the video or subtitles.
Anything with English subtitles (or English CC): films, series and documentaries.
Desktop Chrome only for now.
Yes. Listening and the fill-in quiz need no microphone. The mic is used only in Speak, and only while you press the button.
Start at Intermediate. Go up a level if the blanks are too easy, down if you miss most of them. The change applies from the current line.
Yes. Every feature is free and there is no paid plan. No sign-up and no payment details.
Every feature free · Desktop Chrome · requires a Netflix account
ShadowCue