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Readlang

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SuperMemo

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Basic Info

Cost
Free, Subscription
One Time Purchase, Free
TL;DR
A web-reader tool that translates words and phrases on any website, creating flashcards for you to study later.
A highly powerful but complex flashcard system designed for serious learners who want to optimize long-term memory.

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.

SuperMemo is the original software based on the spaced repetition system (SRS) algorithm, designed for maximum efficiency in long-term memorization. It is not a pre-made course but a powerful tool that allows you to create your own flashcards and learning materials. It is renowned for the effectiveness of its algorithm but also notorious for its steep learning curve and dated user interface. This tool is best for highly dedicated, self-directed learners who want ultimate control over their study material.

Features

Key Features
Reading Comprehension, Article Based, Comprehensible Input, Vocabulary Builder, Spaced Repetition
Spaced Repetition, Flashcards, Adaptive, Vocabulary Builder

Limitations

Known Issues
Limited Speaking Practice, Passive Learning Focus, Browser Plugin Focused
Steep Learning Curve, Ineffective SRS, Weak Grammar Explanation

Core Methodology & Pedagogy

Comprehensible Input

Content & Material Type

Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Article Based

Primary Skill Focus

Vocabulary Builder
Reading Comprehension

Interaction & Technology

Adaptive
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