Overview
The Reader Client is the heart of MyLang Reader - where you’ll spend most of your time reading and learning. This guide covers all reader features and how to use them effectively.Reader Interface
Main Components
Text Display
The main reading area with smart word highlighting and click interactions
Word Popup
Instant translations, definitions, and learning options when you click words
Control Panel
Reading settings, view modes, and navigation controls
Progress Indicators
Visual progress tracking and reading statistics
Core Reading Features
Smart Word Interaction
The foundation of MyLang Reader is intelligent word interaction:1
Click Any Word
Simply click on any word in the text to get instant information
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View Translation & Context
See translation, definition, pronunciation, and usage examples
3
Mark Familiarity Level
Choose: Learning, Known, or Difficult to track your progress
4
Add to Vocabulary
Words are automatically added to your vocabulary lists for practice
Word Highlighting System
Words are color-coded based on your familiarity:- Color System
- Customization
- 🔴 Red: Unknown or Difficult words
- 🟡 Yellow: Currently Learning
- 🟢 Green: Known words
- 🔵 Blue: New words (not yet categorized)
- Gray: Common words (the, and, is)
Reading Modes
Original Mode (Default)
Original Mode (Default)
Read text in the original language with word-level assistance:
- Click words for instant translation
- Color-coded familiarity highlighting
- Maintain authentic reading experience
- Best for intermediate+ learners
Translation Mode
Translation Mode
View the fully translated text:
- Entire text translated to your native language
- Helpful for understanding complex passages
- Available for free users (5,000 words/day limit)
- Premium users get unlimited translation
Dual Reader Mode (Premium)
Dual Reader Mode (Premium)
Advanced Features
Text-to-Speech (Audio Mode)
Transform any text into audio for listening practice:Free Plan: 10 sentences per day
Premium Plan: Unlimited audio generation
1
Enable Audio Mode
Click the audio icon in the reading controls
2
Select Sentences
Click on sentences to generate audio
3
Listen and Learn
Play audio while following along with text
4
Repeat and Practice
Replay sentences for pronunciation practice
YouTube Integration
When reading YouTube video transcripts:- Synchronized playback: Text highlights as video plays
- Click to jump: Click text to jump to that moment in video
- Subtitle context: Word translations consider video context
- Enhanced subtitles: Premium users get improved subtitle accuracy
Reading Customization
- Typography
- Theme & Colors
- Layout
- Font size: Adjust with +/- buttons or keyboard shortcuts
- Font family: Choose from reading-optimized fonts
- Line spacing: Increase for easier reading
- Text alignment: Left, center, or justified
Navigation and Controls
Reading Progress
Track your progress through content:- Progress bar: Shows reading position
- Reading time: Tracks time spent reading
- Words encountered: Count of unique words seen
- Comprehension tracking: Mark difficult sections
Bookmarking and Notes
Bookmarks
Save your position and important sections for later review
Highlights
Highlight important passages with different colors
Notes
Add personal notes and observations
Exports
Export highlighted text and notes for external study
Vocabulary Integration
Automatic Tracking
The reader automatically:- Tracks which words you’ve seen
- Records your familiarity ratings
- Builds frequency statistics
- Identifies learning patterns
Smart Suggestions
Based on your reading:- Suggests related vocabulary to study
- Recommends content at your level
- Identifies knowledge gaps
- Tracks learning velocity
Keyboard Shortcuts
Mobile Experience
Touch Gestures
- Tap: Select word (same as click)
- Double-tap: Mark word as known
- Long press: Access word options menu
- Pinch: Adjust font size
- Two-finger tap: Toggle translation mode
Mobile-Optimized Features
- Responsive text sizing
- Touch-friendly controls
- Optimized popup positioning
- Swipe navigation
- Voice input support
Performance Tips
Optimal Reading Workflow
1
Preview First
Skim content to gauge difficulty before deep reading
2
Set Learning Goals
Decide how many new words you want to learn per session
3
Use Progressive Difficulty
Start with easier content, gradually increase complexity
4
Take Breaks
Use spaced practice - short, frequent sessions work best
Efficiency Shortcuts
Troubleshooting
Words not highlighting correctly
Words not highlighting correctly
- Check if highlighting is enabled in settings
- Refresh the page to reload vocabulary data
- Ensure language is correctly set
- Clear browser cache if issues persist
Translations not appearing
Translations not appearing
- Check internet connection
- Verify target language is set correctly
- Try refreshing the page
- Contact support if issue continues
Audio not working
Audio not working
- Check browser audio permissions
- Ensure sufficient daily audio quota (free users)
- Try different sentences
- Check device volume settings
Text display issues
Text display issues
- Try different font sizes
- Check browser zoom level
- Switch between light/dark themes
- Clear browser cache
Best Practices
For Beginners
- Start with dual mode (Premium) or frequent translation checks
- Focus on high-frequency words before rare vocabulary
- Read shorter content (300-500 words) initially
- Use audio support to connect written and spoken language
For Intermediate Learners
- Minimize translation mode usage, rely on word-level help
- Challenge yourself with varied content types
- Practice inference - try understanding from context first
- Track progress with reading statistics
For Advanced Learners
- Focus on specialized vocabulary in your areas of interest
- Read authentic materials like news and academic papers
- Use minimal highlighting to test comprehension
- Export notes for external review and analysis
Next Steps
Build Vocabulary
Learn how to effectively manage and study your vocabulary
Practice System
Use spaced repetition to retain what you’ve learned
The reader interface is continuously improved based on user feedback. Have suggestions? Contact us at [email protected]