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Readlang

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OpenLanguage

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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 platform that uses podcast-style lessons to break down dialogues. Excellent for listening practice but light on interactive output.

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.

OpenLanguage delivers its curriculum through podcast-style lessons centered on a core dialogue. Each lesson presents a conversation which is then broken down and analyzed by hosts who explain key vocabulary, grammar, and usage. This format is highly effective for improving listening comprehension and learning language in a natural context. While it includes supplementary review tools, its primary focus is on input, making it less suitable for users who need active, prompted speaking practice.

Features

Key Features
Reading Comprehension, Article Based, Comprehensible Input, Vocabulary Builder, Spaced Repetition
Audio Based, Listening Comprehension, Structured Course, Bite Sized Lessons, Story Based

Limitations

Known Issues
Limited Speaking Practice, Passive Learning Focus, Browser Plugin Focused
Limited Speaking Practice, Passive Learning Focus

Core Methodology & Pedagogy

Comprehensible Input

Content & Material Type

Structured Course
Spaced Repetition
Audio Based
Story Based
Article Based

Primary Skill Focus

Vocabulary Builder
Listening Comprehension
Reading Comprehension

Learning Context & Style

Bite Sized Lessons
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