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Readlang

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Glossika

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Basic Info

Cost
Free, Subscription
Subscription
TL;DR
A web-reader tool that translates words and phrases on any website, creating flashcards for you to study later.
An audio-heavy platform that uses massive repetition of sentences to develop fluency. It requires discipline and is not for absolute beginners.

Description

Description

Readlang helps you learn a language by reading authentic content from across the web. As a browser extension and web app, it allows you to click on any word or phrase you don’t know on a webpage to get an instant translation. These translated words are automatically saved as flashcards for later review via spaced repetition. It is an exceptional tool for intermediate-to-advanced learners looking to transition to native materials and expand their vocabulary contextually, but it is primarily a reading and vocabulary tool with no speaking component.

Glossika employs an audio-lingual method, exposing users to thousands of natural sentences for repetition. The goal is to internalize grammatical patterns and sentence structures through high-volume listening and speaking practice, rather than explicit study. Its algorithm uses spaced repetition to schedule reviews. While powerful for developing an intuitive feel for a language, the method is highly repetitive by design and provides no grammar explanations, making it challenging for those who prefer more analytical approaches.

Features

Key Features
Reading Comprehension, Article Based, Comprehensible Input, Vocabulary Builder, Spaced Repetition
Audio Lingual, Spaced Repetition, Listening Comprehension, Speaking Practice, Immersion, High Repetition

Limitations

Known Issues
Limited Speaking Practice, Passive Learning Focus, Browser Plugin Focused
Weak Grammar Explanation, Repetitive Content

Core Methodology & Pedagogy

Comprehensible Input
Immersion
Audio Lingual

Content & Material Type

Spaced Repetition
Article Based

Primary Skill Focus

Vocabulary Builder
Speaking Practice
Listening Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
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