Toucan - Language Learning

Learn a new language just by browsing the internet. Toucan helps you learn a new language while you browse the web. No classes, flash cards or study sessions. Just sign up and go about your day like normal.
What is Toucan - Language Learning?
Toucan - Language Learning is a unique Firefox add-on designed to make language learning effortless. By seamlessly translating words and phrases on the websites you visit into your chosen language, Toucan allows you to learn contextually and at your own pace. It also features minigames for vocabulary testing, offers translations for selected text, and supports a multitude of languages with more on the way. Your privacy is highly respected with no personal tracking involved.
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Add-on stats

This add-on was removed from Firefox Browser Add-ons on 2024-01-29
By: Toucan
Users: 7,640
Rating: 4.01 (153)
Version: 2.15.3 (Last updated: 2022-06-21)
Creation date: 2021-05-13
Weekly download count: 83
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • cookies
  • activeTab
  • https://jointoucan.com/*
  • https://*.jointoucan.com/*
  • https://*.wikipedia.org/*
  • contextMenus
  • https://*.google.com/*
  • https://*.youtube.com/*
  • https://*.amazon.com/*
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Size: 11.78M

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Add-on summary

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How it works ➤ When you visit a website, Toucan automatically translates certain words and phrases on the page into the language you're trying to learn. That way, you can learn words in your new language within the context of a language you're already comfortable with.

Available languages: English Spanish French Japanese German Korean Portuguese Italian Arabic Chinese (Mandarin) Hebrew

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Helps in language learning
  • Has cute toucan mascot
  • Innovative and immersive idea
Cons
  • Can lead to slow browsing and stuttering animations
  • Frequent crashes/not functioning
  • Potential security risk as company winding down
  • Possible spam and account cancellation issues
Most mentioned
  • Applet crashes/non-functional
  • SPAM related issues
  • Company winding down operations
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 18218695, 2023-12-31
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Toucan - Language Learning requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Toucan - Language Learning may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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