YouGlish, a pronunciation tool with real-world examples
Autonomous learning
Description: YouGlish is an online tool that provides real-world video examples of words and phrases in context. Users can type any word or phrase in the search bar and instantly access a collection of YouTube videos where the word or phrase is used. YouGlish also provides you with a phonetic breakdown of words. It currently supports over 20 languages in different accents. YouGlish is free to use and does not require users to sign up for an account, although logging in provides access to more functionalities. It was developed by Dan Barhen.
Evaluation: YouGlish is a handy and easy-to-use tool for learning pronunciation in context in various accents and languages. Besides providing examples of how a word is pronounced, YouGlish also provides definitions and synonyms by clicking on a word, so it is useful for vocabulary acquisition.
Cost: Free.
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency 
Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: High.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Medium. Youglish.com collects non-personal Information such as browser type, IP address, domain name, date and time of access, and pages visited. The purpose of collecting this data is primarily for site functionality and analytics. It places cookies on users' browsers, and it refers to ads served on the website. Youglish does not provide specific details on how data is stored and protected or users’ rights. It does not state compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes, for users with an account.