Collins German Dictionary app review: a comprehensive learning tool

Introduction

Whether you are a beginner or advanced learner of German,  you should consider purchasing the Collins German Dictionary for your iPhone or iPad.

Despite the title of this app, you'll be pleased to know that not only is this a comprehensive two-way German to English and English to German dictionary, but it also packs with it awesome search capabilities and learning tools to help you expand your knowledge of this complex and wonderful language.

This app can be purchased from the Reference section of the App Store for just $9.99, which is far cheaper than purchasing the published dictionary and consists of plenty of entries to ensure you'll never run out of words to learn.

Let's take a look at the features of this app.

The best dictionary and thesaurus apps for iPhone

Over 80,000 Entries

Taking up only 8.6 MB of space on your iOS device, the Collins German dictionary contains more than 80,000 words and phrases. There is a comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of all the words and phrases you will need to know to become fluent in German and it automatically updates for new spelling and reform at no extra charge to the user. Since all the entries are published by Collins, you can be sure you'll receive accurate and precise information on each of them.

We all know that with variances in language, there are words which might not have perfect synonyms with English. Are you finding some words excruciatingly difficult to understand? There is in-depth treatment of difficult words, which will allow you to get your head around every single entry included in this app.

Furthermore, the layout of this app is color-coded which will enable you to find what you're looking for in a swift and efficient manner. Cultural notes are also provided to give users insight into the lives lead by people residing in German-speaking countries.

 

The best dictionary and thesaurus apps for iPad

Search & Study

To help you find the words you're looking for, this app contains a quick search function which lists all the entries that match all you've typed currently. There is also a fuzzy filter function, which comes in very handy if you are not sure about the correct spelling of a word. There is also a wild card search facility which will can replace a letter or groups of letters to bring you the right word.

This app comes packed with study tools to help you test your knowledge and utilize the newly learned words. Games include Hangman, Word Scramble, and Anagrams.

 

Best iphone and ipad apps

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Learn from over 80,000 up-to-date entries of words and phrases
• Enjoy a fuzzy filter to find a word if you are unaware of the precise spelling
• A ‘Favorites’ feature allows you to create your own categories and lists of words from the extensive library, which includes all cross-curriculum words
• Your last visited words are all saved in your ‘History,’ so that you can quickly look back at recently checked words
• Discover more about language with the special language notes and ‘Word of the day’ feature
• Enjoy fun and engaging word games like ‘Hangman,’ ‘Word scramble,’ and ‘Anagrams’ give the opportunity to use newly learned words

Cons

• There is nothing negative to say about this app

 

Final Words

Collins German Dictionary is a fantastic and comprehensive tool for learners of German at all levels. It would be a worthy investment to have this app on your iPhone or iPad as a handy reference guide whenever you need it.