About WWL
The
Worldwide Lexicon is an open source translation system. Our goal is to make browsing the web in any language as easy as browsing the web in your native language.<
For Web Users
The Worldwide Lexicon is the next step in the evolution of the worldwide web. Our
Firefox Translator is an important step in this direction. This addon makes browsing the web in other languages easy and automatic. Simply open a page. If the page is in a foreign language, it translates it.
WWL is also an online community where people can meet to read, write and share translations for their favorite websites and blogs. If you see an interesting essay on Le Monde, for example, you can translate it into your language, and then share it with your friends.
For Blogs
We have built several tools for webmasters. These tools enable you to publish your website or blog in other languages, and to combine several different types of translations (computer translations, translations from volunteers, and professional translations).
For Publishers
We work with leading publishers to build sophisticated multilingual publishing systems. These solutions enable you to publish your website simultaneously in many languages. You can employ a combination of computer translations (which are fast, but not always accurate), translations that are written by your readers, and professional translators. If you are interested in learning more about how to build a multilingual website, contact
Brian McConnell to learn more.
New: Firefox Translator
Download the WWL Translator for Firefox This free tool automatically translates foreign websites into your language. Now, browsing the web in other languages is as easy as browsing the web in your language.
Essay : The End of the Language Barrier
Brian McConnell, founder of WWL, published this essay,
"The End of the Language Barrier". This essay describes the future of the worldwide web, and how it will become a multilingual system. We invite you to share and translate the essay and, if you think this is valuable work, to join our
fundraising campaign.