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.
What is Readlang Web Reader?
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.

Extension stats

Users: 100,000+
Rating: 4.29 (207)
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

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Extension summary

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
Recent reviews
Excellent
by Mohammd Nafea371, 2024-09-12

i found it is amazing to learn anew language
by Badaweya maoud, 2024-08-19

Perfect tool for learning new languages!
by Marius Bongarts, 2024-08-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Readlang Web Reader requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Readlang Web Reader has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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