# Layers — thelayersapp.com

## What is Layers?
Layers is a floating Windows application for teachers and presenters. It overlays on top of any presentation software (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote via screen share) and provides:
- Countdown and stopwatch timers
- On-screen annotation tools
- Live translation (47 languages)
- Random student picker
- Noise level monitor
- Spotlight / focus mode

## Products
- **Layers (teacher app)** — Windows desktop app, $9/month or $69/year. 14-day free trial.
- **Layers Talk** — Floating live-translation toolbar for two people on one screen. No interpreter needed. 47 languages.
- **Layers Student Extension** — Free Chrome extension for student Chromebooks. Push-deployed via Google Admin Console.

## Who uses it?
Teachers, international school educators, ESL/EFL instructors, and business professionals conducting multilingual meetings. Particularly popular in Japan, Vietnam, China, and international school settings.

## Developer
Peter Hoang — teacher turned developer, based in Japan (JST).

## Key pages
- Home: https://thelayersapp.com/
- Download (free trial): https://thelayersapp.com/get.html
- Layers Talk (business translation): https://thelayersapp.com/soho
- Student extension install guide: https://thelayersapp.com/layersinstall.html
- Contact: https://thelayersapp.com/contact.html
- Privacy Policy: https://thelayersapp.com/privacy.html

## Supported languages
English, Japanese (日本語), Chinese Simplified (中文), Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt), and 43 more via live translation.

## Licensing
Individual teachers: monthly or annual subscription via Gumroad.
Schools / districts: contact sales@thelayersapp.com for volume licensing.

## Contact
- General: questions@thelayersapp.com
- Sales/Licensing: sales@thelayersapp.com
- Developer: peter@thelayersapp.com