PONS
Principal function(s): Autonomous learningTranslation toolsVerb conjugatorsIndividual workVocabularyGrammarStudentWebsite/other users supply
PONS is a multilingual dictionary and language learning platform that provides translations, vocabulary training, and grammar explanations. Users can access dictionaries for various pairs, study vocabulary with flashcards, and practice grammar exercises. PONS translation is currently available in 27 languages and can be used in its browser version or as a device app. It offers a free, limited yet comprehensive version and does not require signing up to use PONS, but doing so provides additional functionalities.
Evaluation: PONS is a valuable tool for translating, learning vocabulary, and practicing grammar. It provides translation in context, and its materials are rigorous and pedagogical. With an account, PONS allows saving words as favourites and building a language library, which can be useful to prepare for language exams and others.
Cost: Free without registration + paid options available.
Website: https://en.pons.com/translate
Categories
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
14 languages.
Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?
Medium. PONS collects some user information, such as name or email address. It anonymously analyses such information for statistical purposes and to improve its websites, services and apps. In its free version, PONS stores and uses cookies, device IDs, and similar tracking technologies, and processes this data in a pseudonymised form into usage profiles in order to display usage-based advertising. Pons’ privacy policy mentions technical and organisational security precautions such as encryption. It also acknowledges users’ rights to access, modify, and delete data. PONS complies with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction
Yes, but it requires setting up an account.
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)
Yes, PONS can be used for different purposes in different languages.
Technical requirements
Installation required?
Yes for the app version; no for the browser one. Creating an account provides access to more features.
Compatibility/ Operating System
Any browser; Android, IOS.
Other technical requirements