I use TTS when I can't get native audio. I find Textaloud's options such as proofreading to be brilliant in scope.
It's not just beginners, it's anyone who wants audio reinforcement for their text, sync'ed with it, when they're learning a new word. Also, I think you'd be surprised at the vast array of learner-types/levels who want to use your extension. Would I use it? I don't use Rikaichan, I use Stardict, hehe, and Thurd's Anki plugin. If I used a browser-only pop-up dictionary I'd use a combo though, if we're talking about an audio slot in addition to other options.
As for links, I stuck them in 'keyword' form so they're easily Googled (w/ or w/o 'site: koohii.com to see my past posts). The gist of it is, humans are synaesthetic creatures who learn best by integrating the target information with complementary senses. See also 'levels of processing'. Check out the book Brain Rules for an accessible primer: http://www.brainrules.net/sensory-integration
It's not just beginners, it's anyone who wants audio reinforcement for their text, sync'ed with it, when they're learning a new word. Also, I think you'd be surprised at the vast array of learner-types/levels who want to use your extension. Would I use it? I don't use Rikaichan, I use Stardict, hehe, and Thurd's Anki plugin. If I used a browser-only pop-up dictionary I'd use a combo though, if we're talking about an audio slot in addition to other options.
As for links, I stuck them in 'keyword' form so they're easily Googled (w/ or w/o 'site: koohii.com to see my past posts). The gist of it is, humans are synaesthetic creatures who learn best by integrating the target information with complementary senses. See also 'levels of processing'. Check out the book Brain Rules for an accessible primer: http://www.brainrules.net/sensory-integration