GoldenDict is a free tool for checking word definitions using dictionaries available on-line and also downloadable. What’s the use of such a tool when you can find on the web all the definitions you want? Perhaps not much, unless you prefer a more organized way that can save you time. A nice feature is that […]
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If you write often when you are on-line using your Chrome browser, Ginger will help you avoid spelling and grammar mistakes. This way not only will you be able to communicate better, but your language skills will also improve. Ginger can also find synonyms or even translate. Note that by default it only marks your […]
If you interested in the etymology of the English language, Root Words dictionary is a free app working off line that can help. Root Words contains also flash-card and multiple choice tests in case you’d like to test yourself or students and supports the creation of a favorites list. As you would expect from such […]
ZDT is a free Java program that may offer you some help if you try to learn Mandarin Chinese. It will let you test your knowledge using flashcards. Its easy to use, it provides and off-line dictionary you will find useful especially if you have not always access to the internet; you can lookup entries […]
Memory Lifter is a free application that enables you to lift information into your Long Term Memory. It is supposed to speed up and enhance the memorization process. MemoryLifter is based upon the work of Ebbinghaus and Leitner. Aims: maximize study efficiency; Incorporation of multimedia elements; Easy tracking and managing of the learning progress; On-the-go […]
TheSage English Dictionary and Thesaurus is a free but powerful program. It provides a dictionary and thesaurus of English, which you can use to look up words directly from almost any program, your browser, Word, Outlook, Thunderbird, etc. The Sage dictionary includes multiple detailed definitions (+210,000), along with examples of usage (+50,000). You can also use […]
pfQuizzz is a free program that will help you to learn a vocabulary. The program features a simple interface and it takes advantage of shareable vocabularies in simple text, in Unicode format, proper for any language. Although it is made for learning a language, you can easily use it a trainer for any Question-Hint-Answer learning […]
XTerm Medical Dictionary is a free program containing medical information you may like to have easily available if you are in any way involved in medicine. Doctors or anyone interested in consulting this type of a medical dictionary will appreciate this work. The program is convenient and it provides search options with wildcards and spelling […]
CleverKeys is a free program that allows you instant access to definitions at Dictionary. com, to synonyms at Thesaurus. com, to facts at Reference. com, and more. Almost any application is supported, including word processors, web browsers and most e-mail programs. Once CleverKeys is installed, simply highlight a word and hit the “CTRL” and “L” on your keyboard […]
DAVAR is a collection of free Hebrew Bible study tools. It can open six book files of Hebrew or non-Hebrew texts, letting you browse texts, synchronize view and perform full-text search. You can search for Hebrew or non-Hebrew text, use ‘*’ and ‘?’ for wildcard search and use options “Match whole words” and “Ignore Hebrew […]