Sifaks: Language Learning - The App Grew Up a Bit
The current app now covers French, English, and Chinese practice, with pronunciation feedback, vocabulary cards, maps, and mouth-shape help. Same project. Better shoes.
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Earlier EuuuhFrench AI notes
These posts stay online because they describe the app name and features as they were at the time.
EuuuhFrench AI - From MVP Audio to a Pronunciation Coach
The earlier story of the French-only pronunciation prototype before it became the broader Sifaks language app.
Read old story →EuuuhFrench AI Changelog - v0.0 to v1.10
A public release archive covering native audio, learner recording replay, Speechace-backed feedback, mouth-shape guidance, Smart Review, progress, and the current compact pronunciation coach.
Read changelog →Earlier Release Notes
Archived updates
Older notes remain available for context, while the story post and changelog now carry the main development history.
EuuuhFrench AI - From MVP to Guided Pronunciation Practice
A shorter earlier recap of how EuuuhFrench AI moved from a first MVP to guided pronunciation practice.
Read recap →EuuuhFrench AI v1.1 — Word and Sentence Practice Update
EuuuhFrench AI v1.1 adds Quick Lesson, Word Practice, and Sentence Practice for more flexible French pronunciation practice.
Read v1.1 update →EuuuhFrench AI v1.0 Development Update
EuuuhFrench AI v1.0 is the first working MVP, with native French audio, learner recording, replay, AI-assisted feedback, retry support, and mouth-shape video guidance.
Read development update →Planned Notes
Language notes
A future reflection space for language learning discussions and research ideas.
Why French Gender Is Difficult for Chinese Learners
A planned reflection on grammar, cross-linguistic differences, and the learning challenges behind French gender acquisition.
AI and Pronunciation Learning
A planned note on AI-assisted language learning, pronunciation feedback, and the limits of automated support.
Metacognition in Second Language Acquisition
A planned post on learner awareness, strategy use, and how metacognition can shape second language acquisition.