Overview: Large academic English-Russian Dictionary (10 codes for iOS-version and 10 licenses for the Mac)

Buying aypada somewhat changed my lifestyle. Mack was the only working tool, and the tablet is used for recreation and entertainment. On iPads, I read books, RSS-tape (wonderful app Reeder so convenient that unread posts in Google Reader is not), watching the interesting people on Twitter. A substantial portion of the read - in English. I can not boast of a good knowledge of the language, so it is often necessary to use a dictionary.

Not so long ago "Paragon" (follow their twitter @Paragon_RusTo be aware of drawings and actions) proposed to test the application, "XXI Century Dictionaries" for the iPad and iPhone. At the core of the program - Large academic English-Russian dictionaryReleased by the publishing house "AST-Press book." Dictionary database has about 150 thousand articles. Almost a third of them sounded a professional speaker. In just a few weeks of using just a couple of times faced with a situation where the database was no need to translate (and only rescued Urban Dictionary, a slang that knows everything).

Interface "Dictionary of the XXI century" minimalist, there is something to strive for and to grow. However, we should mention some of the benefits application. For example, when you enter text into the search bar, do not think about switching the language: the program provides automatic switching translation directions if the keyboard layout. A convenient feature that saves time and is absent in most of its competitors.

Almost all words in dictionary entries are designed as links: you can touch with your finger over an unfamiliar word and get its translation.

I think that the application can be a good helper to learn English. The program contains the possible forms for all words - click on the table icon in the menu bar and find a form of expression in different times and pledges.

Usually dictionaries are not very conducive to the learning of new words and expressions. Learning translation of it after a short time you forget. In the "Dictionary of the XXI century" provides the card, where you can enter translations. I recommend to use it every time you are looking for an unfamiliar word. Then, after a few days / weeks, please refer to the cards, to check knowledge.

By and large "dictionary" is missing two things. I hope that future versions will improve the interface and add new opportunities to learn the language. Nothing extraordinary - Word of the day (the word of the day), the tests, the origin of words.

In addition to the more academic English-Russian dictionary "Paragon" placed in the App Store dozens of other dictionaries, including and Russian Spelling Dictionary. Students, journalists and bloggers - recommended :-)

The developer has provided readers 10 codes to the application, and another 10 on the license Mac version. :) Terms common: we tell Twitter about this review (for example, "On @MacRadar review applications and draw" XXI Century Dictionaries "for iPhone and Mac http://goo.gl/XBGXX»), link to your tweet to publish the comments (do not forget to zafollovit @macradar, Otherwise we will not be allowed to send you a message with the code!). The names of winners will be announced on Saturday. The comments indicate what are applying - the code to the iOS-version or a license for Mac app :) Dare

Updated: Dictionaries for iOS are @aurelianomore, @rusneverforgets, @pchelav, @MediaKoT, @iManyac, @iTiky, @Nlesky, @ maltasyy_96, @unikordouble, @ Mimal1. For Mac: @pchelav, @beshkenadze, @tunik, @noraleks, @_Terak_, @Nikolay_Vic, @manukhin, @densa, @ imsc00p and @i_kate (i_kate, zafollovte us, so we sent a license!)

Page in the AppStore:XXI Century Dictionaries
Developer website:Paragon
cost: $54.99
Evaluation MacRadar: ★★★★