Live understanding comes first
A useful lecture note begins while the class is happening. BeginClass turns speech into timestamped text, adds supported translation, and lets you mark important moments without leaving the listening flow.
Free AI lecture notes
From a live lecture to notes you can actually review.
BeginClass helps international students follow class in real time and return to the exact words later—without an account, subscription, or usage meter.
Online class audio can stay visible as captions
On supported Apple devices, choose a permitted system-audio source through the system interface. Floating captions remain above the course while BeginClass processes audio without saving screen video.
The recording and words stay together
After class, open one note to replay audio, read the transcript, see translations, revisit bookmarks, search the text, and export what you need.
AI is an explicit review step
AI summaries are generated only when you request them. The current transcript is sent through BeginClass’s AI service for that request, and the resulting review notes remain attached to the class.
More than a voice memo. Less work than a manual transcript.
During classLive timestamped text, translation, bookmarks, full-screen or floating captions
After classSynced playback, full transcript translation, search, AI summary, export
AccessCompletely free, no account, no login, no subscription, no usage limits
PlatformsiPhone, iPad, and Mac
Free AI lecture notes
AI lecture note questions
Who is BeginClass for?
BeginClass is designed first for international students and anyone learning through a language that is not always effortless to follow.
Can I use it for online classes?
Yes, when the source and platform allow audio capture. You must select and authorize the source through Apple’s system interface.
Can I import an existing lecture recording?
Yes. BeginClass supports selected audio and video formats such as MP3, M4A, WAV, and MP4, subject to platform and version support.
Does it replace checking my class notes?
No. Automated output can be wrong or incomplete. Review important names, formulas, numbers, quotations, and conclusions.