Table of contents:
- 1. Google Dictionary
- 2. Flashcards for Google Dictionary / Translate
- 3. Reverso
- 4. Rememberry
- 5. EachWord Translator
- 6. English-Russian vocabulary expander
- 7. Readlang Web Reader
- 8. Avac Translate
- 9. Word Discoverer
- 10. Lingualeo Language Translator
- 11. LinDuo
- 12. Read Aloud
- 13. Grammarly
2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44
Translators, dictionaries, simulators and other useful tools.
1. Google Dictionary
An official plugin from Google that shows the translation of a highlighted word or phrase on the page, and also allows you to save them to favorites or open a more detailed definition in the translator. It works the same way from the toolbar. Supports 18 major languages of the world.
2. Flashcards for Google Dictionary / Translate
A useful extension that complements the previous one well. With Flashcards, you can create cards for repeating words and phrases saved to favorites via Google Dictionary and Google Translate. Access to the workout is opened by clicking on the extension icon.
3. Reverso
Unlike conventional translators, Reverso shows not only the meaning of the highlighted words, but also examples of use in different contexts for better understanding. In addition to working on the page, the extension supports the translation of subtitles of videos and films on YouTube, Netflix, TED Talks and other services. There is also a saving of selected words and phrases for later repetition.
4. Rememberry
And this plugin combines two functions at once: it displays the definitions of words and allows you to train them later with the help of flashcards. Rememberry supports over 100 languages and contains not only translations, but also transcriptions, pronunciations, synonyms and examples of use. There are several study modes and the ability to split words into different decks of cards.
5. EachWord Translator
An interesting extension that is useful for those who do not have time to learn the language. After adding new words via the context menu or keyboard shortcut, EachWord Translator will display them along with the translation right on top of the page or as notifications when the browser is minimized. Their frequency and appearance can be customized, there are import and export functions via a JSON file.
6. English-Russian vocabulary expander
Plugin for learning new words using spaced repetition through banners that pop up at the bottom of the page. Unlike the previous extension, it does not require manual addition - it is enough to select one of the dictionaries, and words from it will be displayed at a specified interval. The menu also includes statistics, dictionary editor and picture cards.
Vocabulary expander: English word trainer learnwords.club
7. Readlang Web Reader
A very handy extension that can show the meaning of unfamiliar words right above them. Thus, you can simply read texts in a foreign language, or you can add cards for learning new words by clicking on the translation. The workout opens on the plugin website, where there are study materials of various difficulty levels, custom vocabulary and statistics.
Readlang Web Reader readlang.com
8. Avac Translate
Avac Translate takes a different approach to learning. The extension analyzes the text on the page and adds the translation to a certain number of words, depending on their complexity. To do this, you just need to indicate the level of language proficiency. The values are highlighted in the selected color, there is a click-to-click pronunciation.
9. Word Discoverer
Like the previous one, this extension highlights words in the text, but not everything in a row, but only rare ones. Thus, it helps to expand your vocabulary due to little-known words, idioms and proverbs. The frequency of use of phrases is configurable, you can also mark famous words, and they will no longer be highlighted.
Word Discoverer: Expand your vocabulary. Site
Words Discoverer: Expand your vocabulary. by Firefox user 12948146 Developer
10. Lingualeo Language Translator
A plugin for a popular language learning service that allows you to view the meaning of an unfamiliar word or phrase and immediately add it to the dictionary for later study. It also has pronunciation, transcription, five use cases and the ability to add your own translation.
Lingualeo Language Translator by LinguaLeo Developer
LinguaLeo Translator extensionslingualeo
11. LinDuo
A colorful extension that will help you learn a thousand English words in a playful way in a month. LinDuo guides you through themed word sets, each with beautiful illustrations to improve your memorization.
LinDuo: English FREE by Andrew Pearce Developer
LinDuo - Learn English for FREE lin-duo
12. Read Aloud
With this plugin, you can improve your listening comprehension of a foreign language. He is able to read the content of articles and other text on the page, allowing him to trace it with his eyes at the same time. More than 40 languages are supported in total.
Read Aloud: A Text to Speech Voice Reader lsdsoftware.com
Read Aloud: A Text to Speech Voice Reader by LSD Software Developer
13. Grammarly
An extension to help you practice your spelling. It analyzes the text in any multi-line piece and points out various errors in it: from typos to replacing phrases with more appropriate ones in context. In addition, Grammarly defines the tone of the message and advises on how you can change the text to make it clear.
Grammarly for Chrome grammarly.com
Grammarly for Firefox by Grammarly Developer
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