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Readlang logo

Readlang

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Rosetta Stone logo

Rosetta Stone

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Mango Languages logo

Mango Languages

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Basic Info

Cost
Free, Subscription
Subscription, One Time Purchase
Free, Subscription
TL;DR
A web-reader tool that translates words and phrases on any website, creating flashcards for you to study later.
Rosetta Stone teaches new languages through pure immersion, using images and words to build understanding without any translation. It features a structured curriculum and speech recognition technology.
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.

Rosetta Stone is known for its signature immersion methodology, which teaches language entirely without translation by relying on picture and word association. This approach encourages learners to develop intuition and "think" in the target language from day one. The program is a highly structured, comprehensive course with a polished interface and a proprietary speech-recognition engine ("TruAccent") for pronunciation feedback. However, the complete lack of explicit grammar explanations and reliance on repetitive matching exercises can be slow and frustrating for learners trying to grasp complex or abstract concepts, making its method effective for some but not all.

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
Immersion, Structured Course, Speech Recognition, Pronunciation Training, Vocabulary Builder, Comprehensive, Offline Access, Tutor Platform
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, Repetitive Content, No Translation
Repetitive Content, Shallow Content, Limited Writing Practice

Core Methodology & Pedagogy

Comprehensible Input
Immersion
Communicative Approach
Audio Lingual

Content & Material Type

Structured Course
Spaced Repetition
Article Based

Primary Skill Focus

Vocabulary Builder
Speaking Practice
Pronunciation Training
Reading Comprehension

Interaction & Technology

Speech Recognition
Tutor Platform
Offline Access

Learning Context & Style

Travel Focused
Comprehensive
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