The Duel Feature
Start competing with your partner today and make language learning both fun and effective!
Automatic Vocabulary Assignment: Based on your language level, the system will automatically assign vocabulary to each of you. The words will be tailored to your progress, ensuring you’re learning at the right pace.
Shared Vocabulary Folders: The words that are difficult for you will be visible to your partner, and vice versa. This allows both of you to see which words the other is struggling with and helps you support each other in mastering them.
Weekly Challenges: At the end of the week (or whenever you choose), you can quiz each other on the words from your shared vocabulary folder. Test each other’s memory and see who can recall the most words correctly for a fun, competitive experience.
Track Your Progress: You’ll both be able to track your learning journey. With automatic vocabulary suggestions and the shared challenge, you’ll be more motivated to keep improving and mastering the language together.
Game Setup:
- Choose Your Language and Skill Level:
- Players select their target languages and indicate their skill levels (e.g., beginner, intermediate, advanced).
- A custom vocabulary list is generated for each player based on their language and skill level.
- Focus Areas:
- Players can choose specific categories (e.g., food, travel, emotions) or formats (e.g., synonyms, spelling, definitions).
- Play Mode Options:
- Same Language: Both players work on the same language.
- Different Languages: Each player gets challenges in their respective target languages.
Gameplay:
- Rounds:
The duel consists of several timed rounds. Each round has a different type of vocabulary challenge:- Translation Showdown: Players translate words or phrases from their target language to their native language (or vice versa).
- Example: “Translate apfel (German):” Answer: “apple.”
- Word Match: Match words with their definitions, synonyms, or opposites.
- Example: “Match the synonym of happy in Spanish.” Answer: “contento.”
- Rapid Recall: Type the correct word before time runs out.
- Example: “What’s the English word for perro?” Answer: “dog.”
- Spelling Bee: Correctly spell a word based on a definition or audio prompt.
- Category Blitz: Identify words belonging to a given category.
- Example: “Pick all animals: caballo, casa, perro.” Answer: “caballo, perro.”
- Translation Showdown: Players translate words or phrases from their target language to their native language (or vice versa).
- Adaptive Difficulty:
- Challenges adjust dynamically based on the player’s skill level, ensuring fairness.
- Beginner players might get single words, while advanced players face idioms or complex phrases.
- Power Moves:
- Earn bonuses for streaks of correct answers, like:
- “Double Points Round” for the next challenge.
- “Reverse Play” to make the opponent answer an extra question.
- Earn bonuses for streaks of correct answers, like:
Scoring System:
- Each correct answer earns points based on:
- Speed (faster = more points).
- Difficulty level (harder = more points).
- Bonus points for streaks or perfect rounds.
Winning:
- The player with the highest score at the end of the duel wins!
- Optional: A sudden-death tiebreaker where players compete on one final, challenging word.
Additional Features:
- Leaderboards: Track scores over time and compete globally or within friend groups.
- Dual-Language Mode: For players learning different languages, alternate challenges between languages so both are equally engaged.
- Challenge Friends: Send “rematch” invites or create tournaments for multiple duels.
- Hints: Limited use of hints for tricky words (e.g., reveal the first letter or eliminate options).