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Immersion-based language learning through real-world web content and context-aware SRS.
Lingro is a sophisticated linguistic overlay and proxy-based translation tool designed to facilitate deep-immersion language learning through web browsing. Historically a pioneer in the 'click-to-translate' space, its technical architecture involves a web-based wrapper that renders external URLs with an injected JavaScript layer. This layer identifies individual word boundaries within the DOM, turning every text element into a clickable event listener that queries a robust multilingual dictionary database. By 2026, Lingro occupies a specific niche for academic researchers and language students who require granular, word-level analysis rather than the sentence-level smoothing provided by modern LLMs. It allows for the creation of persistence-based 'Wordlists' which are stored in the user's session or account, enabling a seamless transition from passive reading to active vocabulary acquisition. While it competes with modern browser extensions, Lingro's platform-agnostic nature—accessible via a simple URL prefix—makes it a resilient choice for users on restricted devices or in institutional environments where extension installation is prohibited. Its data model focuses on multi-dictionary aggregation, providing users with various definitions and context snippets across more than 12 major language pairs including English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.
Uses a proxy server to inject JavaScript into external websites, turning static text into interactive dictionary triggers.
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Post queries, share implementation strategies, and help other users.
Queries multiple dictionary databases simultaneously to provide diverse definitions and usage examples.
Uses local storage and server-side databases to track every word a user clicks during a session.
Integrates vocabulary lists into simple game logic engines for immediate reinforcement.
Converts uploaded document text into the interactive Lingro HTML format.
Wiki-style interface allowing users to suggest better translations for specific contexts.
Global state management that allows users to swap source/target languages on the fly without reloading the proxy.
Manually looking up words while reading foreign news sites is slow and breaks focus.
Registry Updated:2/7/2026
Researchers need to translate specific technical terms in foreign papers without losing their place.
Teachers need a way for students to explore texts independently while tracking progress.