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WordVia
Read real books in the language you are learning
Tap any word to see its translation right in the sentence, and keep reading without getting stuck. Reading comes first — exercises are there when you want them.
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz · Chapter I
Dorothy lived in the midst of the great Kansas prairies, with Uncle Henry, who was a farmer, and Aunt Em, who was the farmer’s wife. Their house was small, for the lumber to build it had to be carried by wagon many miles.
There were four walls, a floor and a roof, which made one room; and this room contained a rusty looking cookstove, a cupboard for the dishes, a table, three or four chairs, and the beds.
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How it works
Chapter II
Tap a word
See a translation that fits the sentence you are reading, not just a dictionary entry. Save the word with one more tap.
Chapter III
Read and listen
Hear the book read aloud, choose the voice and the speed, and follow the text as it is spoken.
Chapter IV
Practice if you like
Saved words come back in five short exercises with spaced repetition: Pairs, Fill the gap, Build the phrase, Say it and Repeat by ear.
Languages
- English
- Español
- Français
- Deutsch
- Italiano
- Português
- Nederlands
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- 日本語
- 한국어
- 中文
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Learn English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Swedish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic and more than 20 other languages. You choose the language of the book and the language of the translations.
What is free
Reading, translation, listening and your dictionary are free, with five training sessions a day.
WordVia Premium makes training unlimited. It is an auto-renewing subscription, billed yearly or monthly, with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.
Questions and answers
What is WordVia?
WordVia is a reading app for learning languages. You read books in the language you are learning, tap any unfamiliar word to see its translation in context, and keep reading. The words you save come back in short optional exercises.
Can I learn English with WordVia?
Yes. Open a book in English and get translations into your own language, for example Spanish, Portuguese, German or Russian. The same works for any other language you learn.
Which languages can I learn?
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Swedish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic and more than 20 others. You choose the language of the book and the language of the translations.
Is WordVia free?
Yes. Reading, translation, listening and your dictionary are free, with five training sessions a day. WordVia Premium makes training unlimited; it is billed yearly or monthly and starts with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.
Can I read my own books?
Yes. Upload your own ebooks in EPUB or PDF and read them with tap-to-translate. If you do not have a book yet, start with a free classic from the built-in library.
Does WordVia work offline?
Your books are stored on your device, so reading works without internet. Turn on offline translation in the settings and download the language models you need, and tap-to-translate works offline too. Online translation and new exercises need a connection.
What level do I need?
WordVia works best for beginners with some basics and for intermediate learners, roughly levels A2 to B2. Pick books that match your level: the free library is sorted by difficulty.
How is WordVia different from flashcard apps?
In WordVia you learn words from the books you read, in the sentences where you met them. Reading comes first; the exercises only bring back words you chose to save.
Which devices does WordVia run on?
iPhone and iPad with iOS 15.5 or later, and Android phones and tablets. Download WordVia from the App Store or Google Play.
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