Julia
How do you look up words when reading online?

I was wondering how other learners look up words when reading online. Do you use google translate or some academic online dictionary opened in a separate window? Does anybody use any software to look up words by clicking on a word to see what it means? I used one programme like this ages ago and had to delete it as everytime I clicked on a word to copy and paste it, the programme showed the translation which was not what I was after. So, was wondering what others experience is. Thanks for your comments in advance. 

2017年6月28日 12:53
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I use a free Chrome extension called Readlang Web Reader.  (There is a premium version by subscription also but I get by just fine with the free one.) It translates in many different languages.  When you are reading a website and find a word you do not know, you just click on the Chrome extension.  Then, for the rest of the time you are on that page, you can click on almost any word and it gives you the translation.  The premium version will translate phrases.  The free version has a low limit on translating whole expressions but works fine word by word. 
2017年6月28日
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I use a website called Linguee and Google translate. Linguee is great because it gives you a long list of complete sentences so that you can see how the word is used in different contexts. 
2017年6月28日
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Thanks all for your comments! When I studied English at school I only had a paper dictionary. So glad there is the Internet and all the technology these days :) 
2017年6月29日
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Chrome extension is very good recommend for you to reach
2017年6月28日
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To be honest, I have found Google translate to be a bit inaccurate, and sometimes too general.  I prefer WordReference.com.  It will translate to and from a dozen or so languages, and also has Collins on a separate tab, so you can compare.  It has never led me astray.  It also will give you conjugations.
2017年6月28日
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