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Languages & Translation (42 programs)

Learn Chinese Quick
4.8
Free
Learn Chinese Quick - Quickly Build Up Your Vocabulary in Chinese for Free
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Includes paid upgrade with 4,500 words. Includes English, pinyin, traditional and simplified text for every word. Includes both Mandarin and English pronunciation. Useful categorisation and search functions.
CONS: Free version only comes with 200 words. Users report inability to open app. Includes no learning tools beyond vocabulary flash cards. Clunky, dull UI.
VocMac
4.8
Trial version
Computer jargon dictionary at your fingertips
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Comprehensive guide to IT terms.
CONS: Many terms old and obvious nowadays. Dated interface. Doesn't feature more recent IT terms.
Accordance 12
4.7
Free
Free Software Application to Enhance Biblical Studies
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: A number of condensed biblical dictionaries are included. Offers Hebrew terminology. Daily devotional readings can be accessed. Additional international languages are offered.
CONS: Accessing some features will require a registration. Not all international languages are covered. Memory requirements of 154.7 megabytes could impact some systems. Those with 32-bit processors may encounter a handful of functionality issues.
Ultralingua Dictionary
4.7
Trial version
An excellent English-German-English dictionary
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
TranslateIt!
1.6
Trial version
Flexible and highly customizable translator
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Hover over word to translate. Multilingual. Consult in-built dictionary. Word quiz and flash cards. Supports Firefox, Thunderbird and Office.
CONS: Hover window pops up everywhere.
Thai Dictionary Pro
4.6
Free
Free and User-Friendly Thai-English Dictionary
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: There is no charge to install this bundle. Only 23.4 megabytes of free memory space is required.
CONS: Thai Dictionary Pro is not as comprehensive as some other paid programs. No mobile version of this software is available.
En-De Speak It Up
4.1
Paid
En-De Speak It Up - Learn a new language the easy way!
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Thousands of new words in the form of bilingual flash cards. Listen to voice recordings of new words. Record your own pronunciation for reference purposes. Change the frequency of flashcards at will.
CONS: Should be used in conjunction with other learning methods. Pronunciation of recorded words can be difficult to understand. No ability to repeat an entire study unit in one click. Lacks some everyday phrases.
Storyist
3
Trial version
Powerful story development tool
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Storyboard. Handles all the pieces of your story.
CONS: Not enough templates.
Easy Translator
2.6
Trial version
Translate 58 languages instantly
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: 58 languages to choose from. Print translations instantly.
CONS: Reliability of translations from all languages can't be verified. No auto detect of languages.
LocFactory Editor
4.8
Trial version
Powerful editor for localisers and translators
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
iKana
2.3
Trial version
Japanese language learning app
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Combines 3 different ways of testing you. Slick, easy to follow interface. Integration with iPhone.
CONS: Not suitable for those who don't like Flash card learning. No way to print Flash cards.
OmniDictionary
0.8
Free
A free Mac OS X client for internet dictionary servers
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Ultralingua Dictionary
Trial version
An excellent English-Portuguese-English dictionary
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Hypercontext
4.4
Free
Translate to Tibetan
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Just Translate
1.8
Trial version
Google Translate desktop translator for 50 languages
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Automatic detection of languages. Supports more than 50 languages. Spell checks. Exports text.
CONS: Only uses Google Translate. Text length limited. Not very innovative.
Practiquemos
3.7
Free
Have fun learning Spanish with this video game trainer
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: 49 thematic lessons you can download. Summarizing charts with relative exercises.
CONS: Standard-boring exercises. No useful correction of mistakes.
Ultralingua Dictionary
3
Trial version
Translate from English to Spanish and vice versa
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Infovox iVox
3.4
Trial version
New voices for Mac
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Rhyme Genie
4.1
Trial version
Auto suggester for words that rhyme
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Huge database of words. Returns Syllables, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs and Nouns. Clearly organised results. Great for sparking your imagination!.
CONS: Requires copying entire folder to your Applications to try. Changing views a little unitutiive. Could make you a bit lazy creatively!.
dict.cc Dictionary Plugin
3
Free
English-German vocabulary always available with a right-click
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Comprehensive dictionary. Dictionary always available with a right click. Works with Spotlight and most core services.
CONS: No phonetic aid or audio samples. No usage advice.

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