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Linguee

Principal function(s): Translation toolsIndividual workVocabularyGrammarTeacherStudentWebsite/other users supply

Linguee is a bilingual dictionary and translation tool currently available in some 30 languages. It works by analysing bilingual texts, such as documents, websites, and official translations, to provide contextually relevant translations and examples. Users can search for a term or phrase in one language and receive corresponding translations, along with examples of usage in context from a vast database of bilingual texts. When translations are retrieved from unreliable sources, Lingt features a caution sign. Lingue is available for free. Users do not need to sign up for an account to use it, but having an account provides access to extended features. It is accessible through a browser and as an app for iOS and Android. Linguee is owned and developed by DeepL SE. Evaluation: Linguee is a useful tool for learning vocabulary since it allows learners to learn words in content and not isolated. It can be well combined with flashcard tools such as Anki.

Cost: Free without registration.

Website: https://www.linguee.com/

  

Categories

Type Of Interaction

  • Individual work

Skills

  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar

Content

  • Website/other users supply

Usability

Interface User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface

Straightforward.

Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task

High.

Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to

Several, among which English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Polish, Chinese, Japanese and Dutch.

Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?

Medium. DeepL collects and processes personal data for different purposes, such as targeted advertising, which is displayed on its interface. It mentions employing appropriate security measures to protect user data, but does not provide extensive technical details. Data is collected based on legal bases, such as consent for certain types of cookies and data processing. DeepL complies with the GDPR. See more here.

Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction

No.

Tailorability (If so, how?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)

No

Interactivity

Engagement

Collaboration

Communication

Technical requirements

Installation required?

Not for the browser version; yes for the apps.

Compatibility/ Operating System

Any browser; Android; iOS.

Other technical requirements