Community reviews for WordReference

On the surface, this is a useful site with lots of optional app add-ons. The extensive options make it very versatile and able to be used in a number of different ways in many different types of classrooms. However, the sheer volume of possibility might also be overwhelming to a student or teacher. It would be a teacher's job to figure out how to use the site effectively, choose some strategies to model with students, and create a focused approach or context within which to use the information on the site. Some teachers might not have time or see the value of doing that because there are many other sites and apps that make word work planning a lot easier. If students are shown the site, however, there are many of them who are likely to use it as a support or simply to satisfy their curiosity of words. I cannot see this type of site being very effective with struggling readers or spellers but I can see it's use with ELL students as I've said. As a teacher, it's great to have such an extensive tool at my fingertips.

WordReference is a godsend. I have saved substantial money on Spanish-English dictionaries, while still allowing students to access an accurate dictionary and guide. Students can access this via the app or the website, so it is available on the go or in class. Teaching students how to properly use dictionaries and translator tools is important, and WordReference makes it easy. I love the accuracy, the level of detail, the convenience, the connection to real speakers who give input, and the quality of examples. I do not have any suggestions for improvement. WordReference is a wonderful tool.

Full sentence translation does not work, making this the perfect alternative to Google Translate.