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Readlang logo

Readlang

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HiNative logo

HiNative

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Speechling logo

Speechling

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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.
Speechling is a specialized tool for improving pronunciation. You record yourself mimicking native speakers, and a real coach provides feedback on your recordings.

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.

Speechling is a non-profit platform singularly focused on improving spoken fluency and pronunciation. The method is simple yet effective: you listen to a sentence from a native speaker, record yourself saying it, and submit your recording for feedback from a human coach. This targeted approach provides personalized corrections that automated speech recognition cannot offer. It is not a comprehensive course for learning a language from scratch, but rather an invaluable tool for learners who have a basic foundation and want to refine their accent and conversational confidence.

Features

Key Features
Reading Comprehension, Article Based, Comprehensible Input, Vocabulary Builder, Spaced Repetition
Community, Language Exchange, Writing Practice, User Generated, Pronunciation Training
Speaking Practice, Pronunciation Training, Audio Lingual, Tutor Feedback

Limitations

Known Issues
Limited Speaking Practice, Passive Learning Focus, Browser Plugin Focused
Weak Grammar Explanation, Not A Course
Weak Grammar Explanation, Shallow Content, No Writing Practice, Not a Course

Core Methodology & Pedagogy

Comprehensible Input
Audio Lingual

Content & Material Type

Spaced Repetition
Article Based
User Generated

Primary Skill Focus

Vocabulary Builder
Speaking Practice
Pronunciation Training
Reading Comprehension
Writing Practice

Interaction & Technology

Community
Language Exchange
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