AI Based Language Assistance and Web Simplification For EFL

VocabEase is an AI-powered Chrome extension designed to assist English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners by simplifying complex web content and enhancing vocabulary acquisition. When a user selects any word or paragraph on a webpage, the extension automatically captures the text and processes it through a backend built with Flask, which integrates custom-trained NLP models like T5 or BART, or uses services such as Amazon Bedrock. The system generates a concise summary, extracts key vocabulary, and provides definitions, synonyms, and antonyms to support contextual understanding. Additionally, VocabEase dynamically creates quizzes based on the summarized content and vocabulary, offering an engaging, interactive learning experience. The models are trained in Google Colab using datasets like CNN/DailyMail, XSum, and Simple Wikipedia. By combining real-time browser interaction, natural language processing, and generative AI, this project makes online content more accessible and helps users build language fluency while reading. VocabEase aims to transform passive reading into an active learning experience through intelligent automation.