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Readlang logo

Readlang

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HiNative logo

HiNative

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Mango Languages logo

Mango Languages

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Basic Info

Cost
Free, Subscription
Free, Subscription
Free, Subscription
TL;DR
A web-reader tool that translates words and phrases on any website, creating flashcards for you to study later.
Ask native speakers questions about their language and culture, from "Does this sound natural?" to pronunciation help.
Mango offers structured lessons that teach conversational skills through sentence construction and repetition. It's often available for free through public libraries.

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.

HiNative functions as a global Q&A forum connecting language learners with native speakers. Instead of a structured course, it allows you to ask specific questions about vocabulary, sentence structure, pronunciation, and cultural nuances. Users can get quick corrections on their writing or upload audio to ask for pronunciation feedback. It is an invaluable utility for clarifying doubts and getting authentic input, but it is a supplement for learning, not a standalone course.

Mango Languages offers a structured, conversation-focused curriculum available for a wide range of languages. Its methodology involves breaking down sentences into component parts and encouraging the learner to construct them piece by piece. Lessons emphasize practical communication and are enriched with cultural notes. A notable feature is the voice comparison tool, which allows users to record themselves and visually compare their pronunciation waveform to that of a native speaker. Many users can access Mango Languages for free through participating public libraries, making it a very accessible option.

Features

Key Features
Reading Comprehension, Article Based, Comprehensible Input, Vocabulary Builder, Spaced Repetition
Community, Language Exchange, Writing Practice, User Generated, Pronunciation Training
Structured Course, Communicative Approach, Speaking Practice, Pronunciation Training, Audio Lingual, Travel Focused

Limitations

Known Issues
Limited Speaking Practice, Passive Learning Focus, Browser Plugin Focused
Weak Grammar Explanation, Not A Course
Repetitive Content, Shallow Content, Limited Writing Practice

Core Methodology & Pedagogy

Comprehensible Input
Communicative Approach
Audio Lingual

Content & Material Type

Structured Course
Spaced Repetition
Article Based
User Generated

Primary Skill Focus

Vocabulary Builder
Speaking Practice
Pronunciation Training
Reading Comprehension
Writing Practice

Interaction & Technology

Community
Language Exchange

Learning Context & Style

Travel Focused
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