Readlang Web Reader

Read websites in the language you're learning, translate words you don't know, and we'll create flashcards to help you remember.

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Readlang Web Reader: Learn Languages While Surfing

Readlang Web Reader is a powerful Chrome extension that enables you to read websites in the language you're learning, translate unfamiliar words and phrases, and automatically generate flashcards and vocab lists to enhance your language learning experience. It's the perfect tool for supercharging your language learning while browsing the web.

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Extension stats

By: https://readlang.com

Users: 100,000+

Rating: 4.30

(208)

Version: 0.9.10 (Last updated: 2024-09-11)

Creation date: 2017-05-17

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

activeTab
contextMenus
scripting

Host permissions:

https://readlang.com/*
https://test.readlang.com/*
http://localhost/*

Size: 633.86K

Email: st*****@readlang.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 2,265 ▲ 3

Other rankings

#31 in Education #27 in reader keyword 37 ▲ 11 #80 in web keyword 69 ▲ 12 #165 in language keyword 20 ▲ 3

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Extension summary

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Learn a language while surfing the web!

Visit articles in the language you're learning. Use Readlang to translate the words and phrases you don't understand. And we'll create flashcards and vocab lists for you.

Visit a webpage in the language you are learning.
Click the "R" button to open Readlang.
Click on any word, or drag across any phrase to translate.

Supercharge your language learning!

Alternatively, right click on any webpage and select "Import to Readlang" to import a plain text version to read on readlang.com

As featured on Lifehacker: http://lifehacker.com/readlang-helps-you-learn-a-foreign-language-as-you-surf-1697991769

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Excellent tool for learning new languages
Amazing flashcard feature that keeps track of words in context
User-friendly interface and ease of use
Free version is helpful despite limitations
Ability to translate words while reading

Cons

Limited features in the free version; requires subscription for more extensive use
Some users found the TTS (text-to-speech) feature lacking, especially for certain languages
Issues with detecting word boundaries in languages like Japanese
Requires third-party cookies, which concerns privacy-aware users
Problems with selecting words from external websites

Most mentioned

Need for subscription for extended use
TTS quality is insufficient for some languages
Word boundary detection issues
Privacy concerns with third-party cookies
Flashcard feature is effective and appreciated

User reviews

Makes smooth reading in your target/learning language a breeze. Automatically captures vocabulary to learn and drill later. If you want to increase your vocabulary and reading comprehension in a foreign language then this is your tool. It is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!