Litany - Language Learning SRS

Andrew Zuo

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About this app

Embark on a seamless language learning journey with Litany, the innovative app that harnesses the power of scientifically proven methods to accelerate your language acquisition. Designed to combine the best of both worlds, Litany merges the effectiveness of spaced repetition with the intelligently curated i + 1 sentence mining technique.

Drawing inspiration from the popular app Anki, Litany seeks to bridge the gap between overwhelming information and curated content found in traditional language apps like Duolingo. Unlike most systems that struggle with crafting i + 1 sentences, our app employs cutting-edge algorithms to meticulously curate vast databases of pretranslated phrases. As a result, you'll experience a natural and handcrafted learning experience where sentence difficulty gradually increases.

The term "i + 1" stems from the renowned optimal input hypothesis by Steve Krashen, which asserts that language learners benefit most from input that is slightly above their current comprehension level. By delivering carefully tailored sentences, Litany ensures you're always challenging yourself at the right level.

At the core of Litany's success lies its powerful spaced repetition system (SRS). This technique, combining flashcards with an intelligent scheduling system, replicates the brain's natural forgetting curve to maximize retention. Unlike conventional SRS approaches that treat each flashcard in isolation, Litany recognizes that language learning involves grasping phrases and context. Consequently, our app optimizes review times, mitigating the risk of simply memorizing cards without truly internalizing the language.

Join the ever-growing community of language enthusiasts who have chosen Litany as their preferred language learning companion. With continuous algorithm enhancements, we are committed to providing you with the most effective and efficient language learning experience available. Experience the future of language learning with Litany today!

Supported languages (From English):

- Spanish
- French
- German
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- Finnish
- Italian
- Ukrainian
- Russian
- Swedish
- Polish
- Portuguese (Brazilian)
- Norwegian (Bokmål)
- Icelandic
- Danish
- Dutch/Flemish
- Turkish

Supported languages (To English):

- Spanish
- Russian
- Hungarian
- German
- French

Privacy Policy: https://impure.github.io/Litany-Privacy-Policy/
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Ratings and reviews

Meh. Tried this app for the first time and it's, well.. okay... But as an intermediate learner (of Polish), some of the initial "day to day" phrases are not really translated to English in a way that makes sense, colloquially. (e.g. "Nie ma za co." is more like "No problem, don't worry about it - it's nothing." -- and not really "You're welcome" as the app has it). Also, I thought it would quiz me -- but it's just basically "flash cards"? Was hoping for something more interactive, frankly.

Dont know about other platform but in the android version most of the pro mode features fail to work. Even after subscribing there isn't any option for custom voice. The so called ultra dark mode fails to work even after toggling the dark mode switch. Nothing much has changed other than my pocket having become lighter after paying for the subscription which is also a decent amount.

Hi Andrew, I know this app from your medium content. The idea/concept of the app is so interesting but it doesn't has a sound when I play / learn. So sorry to give it 3 star for now, maybe I'll back later if this bug has solved.

What's new

- Improvements to JSON parsing
- Removed the notification code
- Added phrases and words
- Upgraded dependencies
- Upgraded Flutter version
- Updated minimum Android version to 6