Download the English dictionary application to your phone. Choosing a good English-Russian offline translator for Android

This guide will cover dictionaries and translators for Android. By the way, this topic was touched upon in. Aspects of the review are:

• Language support. It is important that at least two languages ​​are supported: Russian and English - initially or by adding dictionaries.
• Offline and online functions. First of all, it is offline opportunities that are of interest, although online ones may also be present, which will be mentioned.
• Working with a dictionary: connection, speech synthesis or support for audio recordings, transcription.
• Search: taking into account morphology, inaccurate search, search speed.
• Additional features: phrasebook, contextual translation, integration with other applications.

Review participants:

• Google Translate
• GoldenDict
• Fora Dictionary
• ColorDict
• "Offline dictionaries"

Google Translate

In the latest versions of the official Google Translate client, the greatest attention is paid to offline translation. Therefore, now the application can be compared with other offline dictionaries using the same criteria.

First, let’s talk about offline features. Google Translate offers a choice of 80 languages ​​that can be connected through the settings: just select the desired dictionary from the list.

Google Translate is the least “academic”; it differs from the traditional Android dictionary both in its interface and in the form of results. When translating a term, the transcription is not displayed, the form is not indicated for irregular verbs, and other background information is also missing. Division into parts of speech is carried out, but not always (the principle of dictionary output remains unclear).

Google Translate is not least a user-friendly interface. It looks optimal in mobile version, less advantageous in . Easy navigation, nice animation. However, there is one flaw: when switching from portrait to landscape mode, only the translation is displayed, which, in fact, is a useless distribution of space.

Additional conveniences are noted when working with dictionaries. During translation, voice-over is available (online function). You can translate entire combinations, but due to the limited vocabulary, the implementation of this function is significantly inferior to the online version.

A number of functions are activated when connected to the Internet: text recognition, audio recognition, handwriting input. These features are experimental and under development - although, in fact, they are well implemented. On the one hand, in “field conditions” recognition is far from ideal. On the other hand, Google Translate is capable of translating simple and clear phrases. As a result, if the text or sound is not noisy, decoding is fully justified.

Probably, the speech recognition function can be considered as a good tool for practicing pronunciation. It’s still too early to count on Google Translate as an assistant when having a “live” conversation with a foreigner. The role of translation, in the case of the functions described above, may fade into the background, but recognition results cannot be saved: export to Google Translate is not provided.

The phrase book is another tool that deserves mention. It syncs with online devices linked to your Google account, allowing you to keep frequently used words with translations at your fingertips.

Summary. Google Translate would be correctly called a translator with dictionary functions available offline. Convenient and fast interface, wide selection of language components, easy handling of dictionaries. The online recognition functions are also notable.

[+] Unique features
[+] Convenient and responsive interface
[+] Supports 80 languages

GoldenDict

Some dictionaries for Android provide only a shell, and in this case the actual dictionaries must be added independently. GoldenDict is just such a solution. On the one hand, it is inconvenient that you need to perform additional actions and waste time searching for dictionaries. The positive thing is that you can add only the specialized dictionaries you need. The shell is not only extremely easy to configure, but also versatile. The following types of dictionaries are supported: Lingvo, Babylon, MultiTran, StarDict, Lingoes and Dictd.

After being added to the file system, dictionaries need to be indexed in order to include them in the search. Dictionaries of other installed programs can be added; Typically, GoldenDict detects them and indexes them automatically. There can be an unlimited number of dictionaries, but the free version has a limit (5).

The search returns results fairly quickly and is case and punctuation insensitive. Separately, you can install morpheme dictionaries, then GoldenDict will take into account word forms.

If there are several dictionaries, the results are displayed in a list. There is a search by dictionary entry. Formatting allows you to highlight descriptions, terms, accented letters and, in general, make it easier to read. Voice acting is only available if the corresponding database is added (for example, from Lingvo). In the settings you can configure the output in detail and switch to night display mode.

What’s also useful is that GoldenDict can be integrated into reading programs, displaying the translation in a pop-up window, that is, acting as a contextual translator.

Summary. GoldenDict is an easy to configure and universal shell. It will be useful if detail (transcription, word forms, voice acting) and specialization in certain dictionaries are important. Or, say, in a situation where desktop dictionaries are used and you need to transfer them to mobile devices to access them offline.

[+] Translation details
[+] Taking into account morphology when searching

Fora Dictionary

Fora Dictionary is a cross-platform application available for both mobile (Android/iOS) and desktop (Windows/Mac/Linux) platforms. The desktop version is free, mobile versions contain advertising, which is disabled when purchasing a license.

The main thing to note is the universal application of this shell. Similar to GoldenDict, there are no dictionaries by default. There are five ways to add dictionaries: packages, downloads, offline dictionaries on an SD card, online and Wikipedia. Not all methods are applicable to English-Russian translation, so copying local dictionaries and then specifying them to the program will be useful.

The following types of local dictionaries are supported: StarDict, XDXF, DSL, DICTD databases and simple dictionaries (TSV). Installation packages are installed from resources such as WordNet, FOLDOC, Factbook, Moby. Dictionary management has been implemented: they can not only be added from various sources, but also profiles can be created and grouped.

At the same time, the process of installing a Russian-language dictionary is not as simple as expected. Finding a free dictionary is not difficult, but its further connection is difficult due to the inconvenient interface, and indexing takes a long time.

Although it cannot be said that Fora Dictionary pleases with its modern design, the interface is flexible: article design, menu layout, panels and buttons. Navigation is also well thought out: hotkeys, abbreviations, sidebar, search and navigation history can be used.

The search supports fuzzy input, and hints are available as you type. The output can be formatted according to the Fora Dictionary settings, although it largely depends on the original layout of the dictionary.

For dubbing, speech synthesis (TTS, or Text-to-Speech) is used, available for English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. As an option, it is suggested to download a high quality audio file. In addition, voice input can be used when searching.

Summary. Fora Dictonary has common features with GoldenDict: on the principle of adding dictionaries. True, in terms of the number of sources, none of these solutions can compare with this application. Given Fora's cross-platform nature, the same databases can be used on mobile and desktop platforms.

[+] Support for many dictionary formats
[+] Convenient navigation and customizable interface
[−] Inconvenient adding of custom dictionaries

Bigg

Bigg - English-Russian dictionary and phrasebook. The application is convenient because the dictionaries are available offline without any preliminary configuration, the need to download databases and other actions. All components occupy 50 MB and are copied to the SD card during installation. At this time, Bigg does not support external dictionaries or other translation directions. This is perhaps the only significant drawback when compared with competing solutions.

The dictionary includes Russian and English terms, in total more than 3 million dictionary entries and about 2 thousand phrases in the phrasebook. On the one hand, this is relatively small, but there are also advantages: quick start of the application and instant search in the database. There is no need to switch the translation direction - the program does this automatically. The search is carried out taking into account morphology.

When translating, it is not necessary to open a dictionary entry: the search results already provide options. If multiple words are entered, the translation for each of them will be displayed. The article displays translation options grouped by parts of speech, and transcription is available. Through a separate section of the application you can familiarize yourself with irregular verbs.

The Bigg Phrasebook contains expressions on popular topics, common phrases - all of them are carefully structured. Words and expressions from the phrasebook and dictionary can be added to favorites for quick access to them.

Summary. Bigg is one of the best English-Russian dictionaries. It will be useful to users learning the language. It is very easy to use and contains only the necessary functions, without requiring preliminary configuration. The only thing missing is the ability to add your own dictionaries and support for languages ​​other than English.

[+] Speed ​​and ease of use
[+] Translation is available immediately after installation
[−] Inability to connect custom dictionaries

ColorDict

ColorDict provides for connecting dictionaries from Google Play and other online sources. They can be used offline in the future. Some network functions are used, for example, when searching for a word on Wikipedia.

As for offline dictionaries, there is support for the relatively popular StarDict format. You can copy the required set to the dictdata folder. Dictionaries are indexed automatically and are subsequently available for use. In the corresponding section of the application, you can sort dictionaries and assign color labels to them - convenient, say, for grouping.

Search works well when working with many dictionaries: options are displayed, you can view previously entered terms in the history, add items to your favorites, and set their sorting order. The result from any field is copied to the clipboard. As a wish, it would be nice to implement adding results to favorites and then exporting them.

When displaying terms, blocks of different colors are used; reading is quite comfortable. There are three display options to choose from: WebView, TextView and TextView Space. Unfortunately, some dictionaries do not provide even minimal formatting, making the text difficult to read.

Language learners will find the TTS voiceover option useful, with American and British versions. Transcription is not available everywhere; this option depends on the original content of the dictionary.

Among the additional features, ColorDict integrates with reading programs, namely FBReader, Moon+ Reader, Cool Reader and ezPDF Reader. Thus, he can act as a context translator.

Summary. ColorDict works with local dictionaries and supports Wikipedia search. Another plus is integration with reading programs, which allows you to use ColorDict as a contextual translator (along with GoldenDict).

[+] Connecting StarDict dictionaries
[+] Integration with reading programs
[+] Color labels for blocks and dictionaries

"Offline dictionaries"

“Offline dictionaries,” as the name suggests, offer access to dictionaries without an Internet connection. However, to add them you still need to download the necessary databases. About 50 multilingual dictionaries of various directions are offered: English, Russian, French, German, Chinese, Hebrew, etc. For Russian, at the time of review, 12 directions and dictionaries are available, for English - 32. Adding local dictionaries is not provided.

The program is not very user friendly. Even if we assume that advertising - as a distracting factor - can be turned off when purchasing a license, the translation adds confusion: “option, preferences” and other inscriptions distract from the essence.

Now about the search. Filters allow you to set search criteria. Theoretically, this could be useful for clarifying spelling (although in this case a fuzzy search would be more convenient). Filters are ideal for solving crossword puzzles, although this task cannot be called specialized for translation.

You can display the result either on a separate dictionary page or in a list. Another inconvenience is that “Offline dictionaries” do not use a single database, which significantly slows down the search, taking up time when switching between dictionaries. The same GoldenDict dictionary offers a convenient option - displaying all results in a single list.

The actual display of articles in the “Dictionaries” is well detailed, there is a grouping by parts of speech. Highlighting is not available and transcription is not provided. TTS synthesis is available (including British and American pronunciation, plus 6 additional languages), but it is also not very convenient, since it synthesizes the entire article, and not the search word in the search bar (see Fora Dictionary).

Summary. We can assume that the application copes with its main responsibilities, allowing you to quickly install the necessary dictionaries and get a comprehensive translation of a word. The negative factor is that insufficient attention has been paid to the ergonomics of the application. This is especially noticeable when actively accessing dictionaries and searching for words.

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The best dictionary of all presented.

Finding an explanatory dictionary for your Android is very simple, but finding a dictionary that would be completely independent of the Internet is a completely different problem, which turned out to be completely solvable. Application " Russian explanatory dictionary” will be able to please you not only with a very modest weight, but with an impressive database of words, which has more than 150,000 meanings. Surprisingly, all this fits into 40 megabytes of weight and does not require constant connection to the Internet.

Another plus is the interface in Material Design. For some this may not matter, but for fans of this concept it will be a very pleasant surprise. The entire interface consists of tabs, between which you can very conveniently move with familiar gestures. The first tab contains an alphabetical index, as well as a search bar, which will instantly allow you to find any word, if, of course, it is in the dictionary. Search “live”, i.e. as soon as you start typing something, the result immediately appears on the screen. There are also two search masks, one of which checks the first letters of each word, and the second - the last. Opposite each word there are two special buttons that allow you to add the word to your favorites or bookmarks. There is a difference between these sections, because in bookmarks you can create something like categories. The next tabs correspond to favorite words and bookmarks, and the last one is the history of viewed words. A word is considered viewed only if you have opened its card.

There were quite a lot of settings, but due to the fact that the entire application is completely in Russian, there will be no problems with customizing the application for yourself. To summarize: this is the application “ Russian explanatory dictionary“It’s definitely not a shame to keep it on your phone, especially since you can access it at any time, regardless of the Internet. Enjoy!

TTDic- Russian-English And English-Russian free offline dictionary with an easy and functional interface covering more 177.000 words

Key Features:

1. functional user interface
2. Quick search with filter
3. Pronunciation of words (TTS - Text-To-Speech)
4. Learning function ( Flash Cards)
5. Favorites– Add a word to your favorites list.
6. Bookmarks- Create bookmarks and add words to bookmarks.
7. Story- Saving viewed words in history.
8. The note- Adding notes to words.
9. Backup/ restore from file or Dropbox (Backup/Restore)

Peculiarities:

Various settings
1. Night mode
2. Changes text size
3. Interface color changes
4. Manage story lists, favorites, bookmarks and notes.
5. Tab visibility - Show/hide tabs.
6. Change the direction of the tongue

You can send your suggestions, comments and legal questions related to the project to this address.
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Change Log / What's New

Quiz (testing) feature
Integration to other apps (Moon+ reader etc.)
Some UI changes
Some bugs were fixed

Mobile translator is a convenient application: you always have your Android smartphone with you, and you have to translate foreign words from Russian into English (or vice versa) quite often. If you travel or write text in English (or another) language, a translator for Android is indispensable.

We have already looked at applications for online text translation, dictionaries and similar services. Mobile translators for Android OS also appear here, and we have selected the best of them:

Among the main functions we note offline work on the phone, and. It is also desirable that the mobile application has the ability to voice the translated text. At the end of the article, you can quickly choose the best translator for Android based on its functionality.

Mobile translator Google Translate for Android

Perhaps the most popular translator, whose name (Google Translate) has become a household name and is used when it comes to machine translation, let’s say, is not of very high quality. However, we must admit that today Google Translate is perhaps the optimal method for automatically translating web pages, individual words, text fragments and even audio messages. From year to year, the quality of the Google Translate service is gradually increasing, and the Translate API is used by many other services and applications to translate text from English and other languages ​​into Russian or as a translator of web pages on their own and other sites.

Google Translator for Android has been working without the Internet for some time now.

Main features of Google Translate for Android:

• About 100 text translation directions are supported
• Recognize text from a picture or Android camera and the ability to translate it into 26 different languages
• Two-way translation of voice messages into 40 languages: text-to-speech and recognition of text spoken into the microphone
• Support handwriting text input when drawing on the screen of an android device
• Selectively download language extensions to Android as needed
• Add words to your favorites and save translations for later offline use

However, keep in mind that all translation features are not available in all languages. Although English and Russian languages ​​are fully supported.

Let’s talk about the features that we liked right away.

1. Offline translation supported. If you're offline and trying to translate a word that's not in the dictionary, Google Translate will offer to download language packs. They weigh a little - the Russian-language one is about 20 MB.
2. Alternative text input includes handwritten input, voice input, and text recognition from a picture.
3. Great interface. Recently, Google has been paying more attention to usability, which is why convenience is improving.

A few words about how the Google Translate application works. Select the translation direction, enter a word or phrase using any of the input methods and see the translation. You can listen to the pronunciation, transcription, copy the word or add it to your favorites list. Well, of course, there is a dictionary where you can find out the translation options for a word and part of speech.

Summary. The Google Translate translator for Android is not exactly mega-functional, but it confidently combines the most necessary tools for users in need. It is both a dictionary and a machine translation application. The Google translator is convenient for quickly recognizing words in all languages ​​that are included in the kit.

Yandex.Translate - offline translator for Android

Yandex.Translator is essentially the same as Google Translate, but for those who are used to using products from a “domestic manufacturer”. In fact, there are not many differences with the same free “Translate”. Recently, the Yandex.Translate service has increased its translator functionality, and now the Android application translates text from a picture and recognizes speech and audio messages. Perhaps the main difference compared to the Android version of Google Translate is the quality of translation (it’s just different) and the number of supported languages ​​for mobile translation - there are not 90, but more than 60, which is enough for most users. There is also a mobile web version of the application at https://translate.yandex.com/m/translate.

Interface and settings of the Yandex Translator application

Some differences in the mobile application are purely “taste”. The signature yellow color predominates in the design of the translator. Abbreviations and word completion also work in Yandex.Translate. One of the convenient functions of the text translation program is the automatic change of language when typing. Google Translate (version for Android) surprisingly does not have this, although the web version of the translator has been doing this for a very long time.

The Yandex translator works offline. But here's the problem: electronic dictionaries take up a lot of space in the phone's memory. The English-Russian offline translation package alone takes up about 660 (!) MB! You need to think 100 times whether you need such happiness.

Other mobile translation settings available in the offline translator from Yandex:

• simultaneous translation,
• language definition,
• hints and simplified input,
• translation of words and text from the clipboard,
• activation of offline mode.

Summary. In general, the Yandex product is a suitable translator. With its own features and amenities, with a full set of translation functions. It works autonomously and can be used as a convenient electronic dictionary. The only drawback of the application is the impressive size of the dictionaries (they need to be downloaded in advance without fear of traffic consumption).

Mobile text translator Translate.ru

The PROMT company is known for its long-standing developments in the field of machine translation. The Translate Ru translator is one of the interesting products available for Android. As Promtovites say, Translate provides fast and high-quality translation of texts in popular directions, including English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, etc. Naturally, the Russian language can also serve as a translation direction.

High-quality mobile translation at Translate.ru (PROMT)

Some main features of the Translate.ru mobile application:

• Integrated translation: the ability to translate from any open application in the Android OS. You can easily copy the text and find out its translation in Translate.ru
• Mobile translation, electronic dictionary and phrasebook in one set
• Selecting a translation topic: studies, biography, social networks, computers, travel and others.

After testing other popular text translators for Android, some points catch my eye. Firstly, the interface is not as modern as in Google Translate or Yandex.Translator. It's also less convenient when translating text on a phone with a small screen. To translate, you not only need to enter a word, but also press the enter button, since the text is not translated on the fly. On the other hand, the translator can independently change the subject of translation and the language direction.

A few words about the offline mode of operation of the dictionary. Offline work is available in the paid version of the Translate.ru translator, but some tools (phrase book) can be used for free - just download the corresponding dictionary of expressions. The last 50 words translated online are also available in the story without an internet connection.

Since the price of the program is low - about $3 - we advise you to think about purchasing it if you liked the free version of the application for its capabilities in translating from English into Russian or in other areas. In the paid version, in addition to the availability of offline mode, there are no advertisements at the bottom of the window.

Summary. This text translator for Android OS is not perfect, but nevertheless one of the best representatives of its category. Translate.ru offers a high-quality translation with the ability to consolidate and learn new words. Various translation topics, pronunciation and transcription of text and a phrase book are available. Well, in addition, all this can work offline. So Translate.ru has every chance to gain a foothold in your list of Android applications.

Good to know. What is the difference between a translator program and an electronic dictionary?

Electronic dictionaries are usually convenient for translating individual words. They are used as references and provide more translation options for a term. One of the most popular dictionaries is . The product is available for desktop and mobile platforms, including Android.

Babylon: electronic dictionary and translator in one bottle

At one time, Babilon was a fairly popular translator for the desktop platform. The developers decided to take revenge by porting their translator to Android and other mobile platforms.

Mobile translation using Babylon online translator

What can be said from the user's point of view? The Babylon app is relatively inconvenient for online text translation. Why don't developers just learn from other translate apps and make the GUI shell more user-friendly? Now Babylon is divided into 2 tabs: text translation and electronic dictionary. The logic is clear, but inconvenient. In addition, to translate text you need to press extra buttons. And considering that the translation of each word is downloaded from the Internet, using this Android translator is not much fun.

Again, comparing Babylon with the other translators mentioned, it does not have such necessary tools as translating text from a picture, speech recognition and translation, it does not even have a simple phrasebook.

Of course, it is possible to upgrade the basic version of Babylon, which is installed on Android by default, but this does not really save the situation, apparently. A total of 4 versions of the application are available:

• Basic I - no ads
• Basic II - no ads and with offline dictionaries
• Deluxe - all of the above plus an unlimited number of text translations
• Ultimate - everything that can be included in the translator, the possibility of subsequent updates

Well, okay, then what are the advantages of the mobile version of Babylon? Despite the outdated shell, it is worth noting the good quality of translation of terms; electronic dictionaries did not disappoint in this regard. The program produces an entire dictionary entry when translating from English into Russian and vice versa. Transcription and pronunciation of a word can be found by clicking on the corresponding icon.

Thus, the Babylon electronic translator is unlikely to satisfy the needs of an active user who often accesses the dictionary. Unfortunately, Babylon has many inconveniences and a small set of functions for translation in various language areas. The only positive point is high-quality electronic dictionaries and detailed dictionary entries that the program produces when translating individual terms. If you need offline translation, we recommend turning to free applications such as Google Translate.

iTranslate - text translation software and voice translator

iTranslate is another prominent representative of mobile translators. It is distributed mainly through the App Store in the form of an iOS version of the application. In addition, the iTranslate translator is also popular among Android mobile users.

iTranslate supports text translation format and voice input. Translation is carried out in 92 language areas. The program saves the history of the last translated phrases and works offline without any restrictions (you must first download a dictionary for the desired direction - for example, English-Russian).

In addition to the usual translation, iTranslate translator can reproduce everything written on the phone. The application is absolutely free for Android users, but it broadcasts unobtrusive banners with advertising in the bottom panel of the screen.

Other features of iTranslate translator:

• More than 90 directions for text translation
• Voiceover of translated text. You can choose the voice acting at your discretion (male/female)
• Ability to select different regions for the selected translation language
• Built-in dictionary, synonym database and extended articles for each word
• Transliteration and access to previously entered phrases and words are supported
• Sending translations to other users and posting on social networks

Another representative of mobile translators for Android, which is also distributed through the App Store in the form of an iOS version of the application. For this reason, “iTranslate translator” is quite popular among Android mobile users. This program allows you to work both in text translation format and using a voice translator in 92 languages, and also saves the history of the last translated phrases.

Translator iTranslate for Android

In addition to the usual translation, iTranslate translator can reproduce everything written on the phone. This application is absolutely free for Android users, so it has unobtrusive banners with advertising in the bottom panel of the screen. To work with the iTranslate translator, you will need an Internet connection. You can also download an add-on from the same developer, a full-featured voice translator for Android – iTranslate Voice.

Microsoft Translator - a convenient translator for text and photos

The Microsoft Translator application can translate text in more than fifty different language directions. In addition, the application performs voice translation, recognizes phrases photographed on the phone, as well as screenshots taken on the phone. The translator works both online and offline; in the second case, you need to download dictionary databases for the translation to work without an Internet connection. The "Offline languages" section in the Android translator settings is intended for this.

When translating text, a transcription is displayed (for the Russian-English direction); voiceover of the text is also available by clicking on the corresponding icon. However, it was inconvenient that Microsoft Translator does not offer alternative translations of individual words, as is done in Google Translator. Also, the application does not display hints when entering words.

The function of translating inscriptions and images is quite convenient. As mentioned, all you have to do is take a photo with your camera and Microsoft Translator will recognize the text content. However, if there is really a lot of text to be translated, inconvenience may arise because you have to read the translation without formatting.

Another convenient feature is a phrasebook. It contains popular language phrases that you can use when traveling.

Offline dictionaries: a translator for Android that works without the Internet

The Offline dictionaries application allows you to use dictionaries without connecting to the network. This is convenient, for example, if you are on a plane, traveling abroad, working where there is no Internet, or just want to save battery.

Download the dictionaries you'll need for translation to your SD card the first time you launch the app. Then search using patterns.

Definitions can also be read by a smartphone using a text-to-speech module (some mobile devices do not support this module - accordingly, some languages ​​may not be available. The dictionary is convenient to use in conjunction with e-book reading devices.

There are over 50 multilingual offline dictionaries to choose from, including English, French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Hebrew, Russian, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, Czech. In addition to dictionaries, the kit includes databases of synonyms and anagrams.

Dictionaries are added and regularly updated with the release of new versions of Offline dictionaries.

Other functions of the translator:

• self-replenishment of dictionaries
• adding personal notes
• Sync notes with all devices via Google account

The free version of Offline dictionaries displays ads, but you can try the pro version, which is ad-free.

Results: which Russian-English translator to choose?

If you want to work closely with a small list of the most popular foreign languages, you should pay attention to the Android translator Translate ru or the Yandex translator.

If Internet access is limited, download “Offline Dictionaries” and you will be able to translate foreign words in any convenient place directly on your mobile device.

– from the name of this application it becomes clear what it does. The program is useful for those who want to have a smart dictionary in the memory of their mobile device. If you don’t know about a certain word or event, then an explanatory dictionary will explain to you the meaning of the word. I would like to note that the application contains many modern words and concepts, so it will correspond to the times. If you don’t know a modern word, then the application will help you understand it.

As you can see from the screenshots, the program interface is very simple. On the main window of the program there is a search bar, entering words into which you will search. This is a very convenient method, because without it it would be difficult to find what you are looking for manually. Also under the search bar there is a list of letters in alphabetical order. This helps to find a specific letter and read all the words starting with it.