How to Use
Smart Reader
Smart Reader is an AI-powered interactive graded reading tool that transforms dense, authentic foreign-language texts (articles, book chapters, exam prompts, or photos of printed pages) into personalized learning experiences tailored to your CEFR proficiency. Paste text or upload a screenshot (with built-in OCR): the system automatically highlights challenging vocabulary calibrated against your level (+1 borderline and +2 advanced tiers). Tap any word to view a concise contextual definition, reveal instant native translations, hear crystal-clear TTS pronunciation, and save the word directly to your Poke-Me-On spaced-repetition deck with a single click.
Key Features & Walkthrough
Input & Analysis
Multimodal OCR & Calibrated CEFR Highlighting
- •Text paste & image OCR: analyze raw text or photos of textbook pages and articles.
- •Amber highlights (+1 level): zone of proximal development for optimal vocabulary growth.
- •Coral highlights (+2 levels): advanced idioms, technical terms, and rare academic words.
In-Context Reading
Interactive Gloss Card & Audio TTS
- •Concise simplified definitions in the target language to keep you in the immersion flow.
- •One-click translation reveal: check native translation only when needed.
- •Natural Text-to-Speech pronunciation at the touch of a button.
Ecosystem Bridge
Direct 1-Click Sync to Poke-Me-On
- •Single-click saving: target word, definition, translation, and full example sentence are sent to your Telegram bot.
- •Export vocabulary: download complete vocabulary lists ready for Anki or Poke-Me-On.
- •Unified Teacher Alex Account: zero separate sign-ins required.
Ergonomics
Customizable Reading Experience
- •Reader View: customize serif vs sans typography and adjust font sizing for maximum comfort.
- •Vocab List View: comprehensive table of all annotated vocabulary with CEFR level filters.
- •Full responsiveness on mobile phones, tablets, and desktop displays.
Instructions
1
Open Smart Reader from the main navigation menu or via the link in the 'How to Use' section.
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Choose your input method: paste text directly into the input area or upload a screenshot/photo of printed text (processed via smart multimodal OCR).
3
Select your current target CEFR level (A1, A2, B1, B2, or C1) and your native language for instant translations (English, Russian, Spanish, German, French, etc.).
4
Click 'Analyze Text' and wait a moment for the AI analysis to complete.
5
Read with intuitive CEFR color-coded highlights: soft amber highlights words one level above yours (+1 borderline), and coral/rose highlights advanced words (+2 levels or higher).
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Click or tap any word in the text to summon the interactive Gloss Card showing CEFR level badge, concise in-context definition, and audio pronunciation.
7
Click the audio speaker icon to hear authentic Text-to-Speech (TTS) pronunciation in American or British accent.
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Click 'Save to Poke-Me-On' or copy the flashcard format — the word, translation, definition, and original source sentence will sync directly into your spaced-repetition deck.
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Switch seamlessly between Reader View (with customizable serif/sans typography and font sizing) and Vocabulary List View to review or export all words formatted for Anki and Poke-Me-On.