Coding & Development
LinguaLayer
20d agoLinguaLayer is a local‑first Chrome extension that overlays level‑matched English or Chinese expressions onto web pages you’re already reading. Users can click any highlighted phrase to hear its pronunciation, view the original text, or mark it as learned—all without leaving the article. The tool remembers progress across sessions via Chrome storage and offers customizable settings for language direction, difficulty level, reading intensity, and pronunciation options. It supports both simplified/traditional Chinese with optional pinyin and provides domain‑focused reading packs for topics like technology, business, news, exams, and travel.
In‑page vocabulary overlayPronunciation playbackOriginal text revealProgress trackingCustomizable learning settingsDomain‑specific reading packsFree trial and subscription model
Key Capabilities
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In‑page vocabulary overlay
Adds a small number of level‑matched expressions directly onto web pages, showing each phrase once per page to aid comprehension.
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Pronunciation playback
Allows users to click a highlighted expression to hear its pronunciation instantly.
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Original text reveal
Displays the original phrase alongside the translation when a user clicks the overlay.
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Progress tracking
Marks expressions as learned and persists this data across browser sessions using Chrome storage, with optional sync across profiles.
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Customizable learning settings
Enables users to choose language direction (English‑to‑Chinese or Chinese‑to‑English), proficiency level, reading intensity, and pronunciation preferences.
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Domain‑specific reading packs
Provides specialized packs (technology, business, news, exams, travel) that expand the phrase and pattern inventory for targeted reading topics.
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Free trial and subscription model
Offers a 3‑day free trial followed by a monthly renewal option, with upgrade paths for domain‑focused reading.
Use Cases
Learning vocabulary while browsing news articlesLearners can read real‑world content and see contextual translations of new words, hearing pronunciations without leaving the page.Language learners seeking immersive reading practice
Building Chinese proficiency for English‑speaking usersEnglish speakers can browse English‑language sites and receive Chinese equivalents and pinyin, helping them associate words with familiar contexts.English speakers learning Chinese
Maintaining progress across devicesUsers who sign in can sync their learned expressions and settings across Chrome profiles, ensuring seamless continuation of study.Frequent travelers or multi‑device users
Focused study on specific topicsStudents can activate domain‑specific packs (e.g., exam or travel) to encounter relevant terminology while reading related content.Students and professionals preparing for exams or industry‑specific communication
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