monkey_and_ramsel Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Hello Linguaholic,I have been working on an app of my own and would like some feedback on the idea.The initial version is basically a chat app like HelloTalk. However, I found that HelloTalk really lacked some features, the main one being not knowing what to talk about. Lexly fixes that by plugging into content on the internet to use as context within a chat app. So you press a button in the chat and a piece of content appears in the window. The initial version has 2 topic types.1. Pictures from Reddit subs - I put 'awww' as one of the subs so you can teach each other names of cute animals, for example.2. Questions from eslconversationquestions.com. I found these on Google and the owner of the site was kind enough to let me use them. These are also translated into French and Spanish.I'm working on adding more content types. I think this is key, and can be really fun. I'm a believer in the approach that to learn a language you have to start using it from day one, and then keep using it and using it, and I think fun is the key to staying engaged.There are some screenshots at: http://imgur.com/a/uTCteThe website is www.lexly.meAny feedback is welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edthebig Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Hello Linguaholic,I have been working on an app of my own and would like some feedback on the idea.The initial version is basically a chat app like HelloTalk. However, I found that HelloTalk really lacked some features, the main one being not knowing what to talk about. Lexly fixes that by plugging into content on the internet to use as context within a chat app. So you press a button in the chat and a piece of content appears in the window. The initial version has 2 topic types.1. Pictures from Reddit subs - I put 'awww' as one of the subs so you can teach each other names of cute animals, for example.2. Questions from eslconversationquestions.com. I found these on Google and the owner of the site was kind enough to let me use them. These are also translated into French and Spanish.I'm working on adding more content types. I think this is key, and can be really fun. I'm a believer in the approach that to learn a language you have to start using it from day one, and then keep using it and using it, and I think fun is the key to staying engaged.There are some screenshots at: http://imgur.com/a/uTCteThe website is www.lexly.meAny feedback is welcome!Seems amazing cant wait to try it. Also I love reddit! Let me know when I can buy it/download it, or if I can already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewakeupcall Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 That sounds pretty cool, would love to see it in action more. If it ever does go global, I'd love to use it.Will it be free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivia Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 This looks like a neat app. I love reddit, and having conversations based on cute animal photos and other posts is a great idea. I like that there are other conversation starter topics as well. I would be interested in trying it out if you come out with an android app! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trellum Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 OMG!!!!! Your idea is just brilliant! Please let us know when your app is out, I definitely love the idea of being suggested different conversation topics, so I can talk about it with someone else and feel basically o pressure while practicing a language. Your idea is just brilliant, love it! I have never heard of a similar idea, best of luck with your app, you are obviously a genius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zabina12 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Sounds a good idea and looking forward to see it finally launched.I like its features like you can choose what topic to chat about and there could be a video chat. Family and friends will find this very useful like Skype and other video chatting for such feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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