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I built a small app for FSI German Course

I built a small app for FSI German Course

by syedmsawaid·Apr 2, 2026·53 points·15 comments
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AI Analysis

●MidNiche GemShip It

FSI German course with modern UX, but only Unit 1 is available right now.

Strengths
  • •Per-word and per-sentence audio controls eliminate tedious tape rewinding.
  • •Keyboard-driven flashcards enable rapid drilling without mouse interaction.
  • •FSI curriculum is legitimately respected by serious language learners.
Weaknesses
  • •Only Unit 1 available; full course rollout timeline is unclear.
  • •Wrapping public domain content with better UX isn't technically novel.
Category
Education
Target Audience

German language learners, serious self-study students

Similar To

Duolingo · Anki · Glossika

Post Description

Hi everyone. I am built a small application on top of FSI German basic course and I need some feedback regarding it.

It is a small web app. Currently only Unit 01 is available. I will feed in the rest of the units later down the road as I use it myself.

Some of the features includes

- Slow and fast audio with every single word and sentence in this app. You can play them with a click of a button. No need to rewind a tap back and forth. - Flashcards with keyboard control to quickly go through the material and drill them out.

You can access the website at https://detawk.com/ . There is a demo video on the landing page. Give it a look before signing up.

If you have any questions or feedback for me, let me know. I hope you like the app.

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