Learning another language can be tough– even after you have mastered all of the basics, you still need constant practice to improve your fluency and vocabulary. Using the Microsoft Translator API, Microsoft Foundry Cambridge, a Microsoft development team, has developed the My Reading Level app for Windows 8.1 which delivers customized language learning features within a personalized newsfeed to help non-native English speakers improve their English skills and vocabulary.

One of the biggest challenges faced by non-native English speaking professionals is the limited time to focus on enriching English language vocabulary. My Reading Level suggests English language reading material, such as news and web articles, which matches users’ interests and reading levels so that they can add an educational experience on top of their normal routine of catching up on the news.

The Microsoft Translator API allows My Reading App to greatly expand the core educational experience it provides. Users can define and translate English words into their native languages on the fly, as well as listen to how any word is spoken in the English language at the click of the button. This feature is available in over 40 languages that came out of the box with the Microsoft Translator API.

To learn more about the Microsoft Translator API, and to how to integrate it into your own apps, click here.