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YouGlish

Principal function(s): Autonomous learningIndividual workPronunciationStudentYou SupplyWebsite/other users supply

YouGlish is an online tool that provides real-world video examples of words and phrases in context. Users can type any word or phrase in the search bar and instantly access a collection of YouTube videos where the word or phrase is used. YouGlish also provides users with a phonetic breakdown of words. It currently supports over 20 languages in different accents. YouGlish is free to use and does not require users to sign up for an account, although logging in provides access to more functionalities. It was developed by Dan Barhen. Evaluation: YouGlish is a handy and easy-to-use tool for learning pronunciation in context in various accents and languages. Besides providing examples of how a word is pronounced, YouGlish provides definitions and synonyms by clicking on a word, which is useful for vocabulary acquisition.

Cost: Free.

Website: https://youglish.com/

  

Categories

Type Of Interaction

  • Individual work

Skills

  • Pronunciation

Content

  • Website/other users supply
  • You 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

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic.

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

Medium. YouGlish does not require login for use, so it collects limited personal data. However, it gathers information such as browser type, IP address, domain name, date and time of access, and pages visited. The purpose of collecting this data is primarily for site functionality, security, and analytics under the basis of consent, legitimate interest, and contractual necessity. YouGlish employs cookies, among which Google Adsense for advertising. In terms of security, it uses HTTPS encryption and industry-standard safeguards. It stores data in servers in the United States but, in some cases, also in other jurisdictions. Personal data on YouGlish is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes mentioned above – more detailed data on that is not provided. YouGlish acknowledges users rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict and object to data processing. Its privacy policy is in line with the GDPR. See more here.

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

Yes, for users with 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)

Interactivity

Engagement

Collaboration

Communication

Technical requirements

Installation required?

No; it is a browser-based tool.

Compatibility/ Operating System

Any browser.

Other technical requirements