Language learners often Google Translate. However, it is not always convenient. It is easier to use browser translator extensions.
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Language learners often Google Translate. However, it is not always convenient. It is easier to use browser translator extensions.
Today we are going to compare 6 most popular extensions for language learning: eLang Extension, eJoy Extension, Easysubs, GlotDojo, LanguageReactor and Mate. We have done research on how they work with texts and videos. We also studied the features that they offer. As a result, we have made a comparison table for your convenience. Some of the researched features are:
- dual (bilingual) subtitles
- slow repeat of video
- word pronunciation
- games to train Vocabulary
- detailed info about a word (synonyms, meaning, examples)
Features | eLang Extension ![]() | eJoy Extension ![]() | Easysubs ![]() | GlotDojo | Language Reactor ![]() | Mate ![]() |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of languages for translation | 102 | 103 | 104 | 28 | 47 | 103 |
Word translation on any webpage | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Auto translation | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Detailed info about a word (synonyms, meaning, examples) | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Word pronunciation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
Save words to personal vocabulary | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Vocabulary | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Cloud synchronization for Vocabulary | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Play with your words and games to train Vocabulary | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Works with Netflix | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Works with YouTube | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Works with Coursera | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Video subtitles translation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Dual (bilingual) subs | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Hot keys on subtitles navigation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Customize subtitles (font size, colors) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Repeat subtitles | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Slow repeat of video | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Skip subtitles | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Subtitles list | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Quality of support | around the clock | around the clock | ||||
Free or paid | free (1 month subscription 4.95$) | free (1 year subscription 64.99$) | free | free (1 month subscription 1$) | free (with registration) | free (1 month subscription 3.99$) |
Supported Browsers | Chrome, Opera, Edge | Chrome | Chrome, Firefox | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome, Opera, Edge, Firefox, Safari |
Total features | 23 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
As you can see, eLang Extension is the leader by the number of features. Plus it is the most beneficial tool in terms of price-quality ratio. With help of it the user can easily and flexibly learn while both reading and watching anything they prefer. In total, we have counted 23 features.
eLang Extension is available for Chrome, Edge, and Opera, making it a great personal translator with ability to train words. Lots of students enjoy it when they have a task to enrich their vocabularies. Plus the words are not separated from the context, which is called a context dependent memory. It helps them to learn quicker.
eLang Extension makes it possible to translate subtitles on Youtube, Netflix and Coursera. The tool is developed to solve learners' problems. You get the opportunity to watch various content (movies, series, courses, etc.) in the original performance, listening to native speech and improving comprehension.
Our goal is to be a part of this never-ending educational process and help people develop and self-improve to the delight of all the connoisseurs of languages. Feel free to try eLang Extension now and start learning with your interests today!
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