ReadPlusOne
A Spanish learning app that uses LLMs to generate stories tailored to the reader's specific vocabulary level. While reading, users tap words they don't know to add them to a spaced repetition system (SRS), and the SRS is later used to generate stories that review those words in context rather than as plain flash cards. A native iOS app built in Swift is in development.
What it addresses
Vocabulary review with plain flash cards lacks context.
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ReadPlusOne
A Spanish learning app that uses LLMs to generate stories tailored to the reader's specific vocabulary level. While reading, users tap words they don't know to add them to a spaced repetition system (SRS), and the SRS is later used to generate stories that review those words in context rather than as plain flash cards. A native iOS app built in Swift is in development.
Problem: Vocabulary review with plain flash cards lacks context.
Posted by @brandonc7 · Original comment ↗
“To summarize it in short, it uses LLMs to generate stories at your specific vocab level. As you read you tap words you don’t know and they get added to a spaced repetition system (SRS). The SRS is then pulled from later when generating stories to help you review those words with context rather than just a flash card.”
ReadPlusOne
A comprehensible input reader app for learning Spanish. Stories are followed by a review system that drills the top words the system thinks the learner needs to review, showing each word's definition, a synonym and an example sentence without English translation. Onboarding was reworked to feel less like a quiz, and the app runs as a PWA for mobile use.
Problem: Reading with 98% word knowledge is not always enough to learn new words from context, so the system adapts with targeted reviews while staying focused on comprehensible input.
Audience: Spanish learners
Posted by @brandonc7 · Original comment ↗
“I’ve been working on my comprehensible input reader app for Spanish. I’ve recently added a nice review system at the end of each story, that goes over the top words the system thinks you need to review, but shows the definition, synonym and an example sentence all without a English translation. I’ve also improved the onboarding system to feel less challenging and less like a quiz.”