tr97

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I learn several languages with those automated emails(github.com)
2 points by tr97 2y ago|1 comments
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by tr97 2y ago
A few weeks ago, I shared a side project on HN about how I improve my Dutch vocabulary: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42521773 Based on the great feedback I received, I expanded the tool to allow users to learn any l
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by tr97 2y ago
Yes, there are better ways for sure. This shall just be a small piece in the puzzle :)
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by tr97 2y ago
I think that's spot on. It's not about writing perfect software for learning a language. It's just a little extra to keep you engaged and reminded!!
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by tr97 2y ago
I see your point! I also wouldn't see ChatGpt as the ultimate source of language learning. I just occasionally used it to generate some words for me, and I found it helpful, so I just automated that. I like the idea of getting somethin
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by tr97 2y ago
Yep, might be a bit overkill, but as mentioned in other comments, this project was more for fun and learning, less for efficiency :)
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by tr97 2y ago
Fair enough! As mentioned earlier, one reason I used AWS/Terraform is for personal learning. It may not be the most efficient approach, but I built it this way because it was the most enjoyable for me. :)
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by tr97 2y ago
I want to do that if I ever find the time. Adding a date to the database entries, and some code to throw an old word in here and there based on spaced repetition best practices.
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by tr97 2y ago
I agree that spaced repetition is essential and Anki is just the main player. I think the ideal product would combine: a flashcard app like anki, automated emails you can reply to, audio nudges and more ...
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by tr97 2y ago
Honestly I was thinking about that. Or how to best display the new words, so I totally see your point. I might change this in the future, but for this first iteration I just thought: leave the English translation in and see how it works ...
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by tr97 2y ago
I wouldn't argue that it's rather complex for what it does. The reason I still did it this way was that I want to get them automated, without doing anything manually. Even if I would need to just open my laptop, or run a script on
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by tr97 2y ago
The words are generated by ChatGpt Api, and I store them in DynamoDB.
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by tr97 2y ago
I did some language courses, so now I just want to improve my vocabulary. I used anki for a while but once I got out of it I found it hard to get in again. That's why I like those emails, they don't take much time and you can star
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by tr97 2y ago
Indeed, it's peanuts :) I didn't calculate it as I find that cost insignificant.
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Show HN: I send myself automated emails to practice Dutch(github.com)
157 points by tr97 2y ago|104 comments
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by tr97 2y ago
Everything runs on AWS. The infrastructure is set up with Terraform. The Lambda retrieves three C1 level words in Dutch, their translations, and an example from ChatGpt. Those words are stored in DynamoDB so they will not be sent again. The
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Show HN: Sreeducation – Cloud Learning Experience in 3D(sreeducation.eu)
1 points by tr97 3y ago|0 comments