English By Ear 🔠

English By Ear is an AI-powered English learning application designed to improve listening comprehension, spelling, writing, and vocabulary through interactive dictation exercises.

By combining AI-generated content, Text-to-Speech (TTS), and automated accuracy evaluation, English By Ear provides an engaging and personalized learning experience for English learners of different proficiency levels.

✨ Features

📝 1. Topic Selection

Choose a topic or title based on your interests, learning goals, or preferred subject. Topics range from everyday conversations to specialized subjects, helping learners explore different contexts and vocabulary.

🤖 2. AI-Generated Content

Generate original, coherent, and contextually relevant paragraphs based on the selected topic. Each paragraph serves as the foundation for an interactive listening and transcription exercise.

🔊 3. Text-to-Speech (TTS)

Convert generated paragraphs into audio using Text-to-Speech technology.

• Listen to natural-sounding speech.
• Replay audio as many times as needed.
• Improve pronunciation awareness and listening comprehension.

✍️ 4. Interactive Dictation

Listen carefully and type exactly what you hear.

This exercise helps learners develop:

• Active listening skills
• Spelling accuracy
• Grammar awareness
• Sentence structure recognition
• Attention to pronunciation and connected speech

📊 5. Accuracy Evaluation

After submitting a transcription, the application compares the learner's answer with the original text and provides detailed feedback.

Evaluation includes:

• Correct Words: Words transcribed accurately.
• Mistakes: Incorrect, missing, or mismatched words.
• Suggestions: Corrections and recommendations for improvement.
• Overall Score: A percentage-based accuracy score to measure performance.

📈 6. Progress Tracking

Track performance over time and gain insights into learning progress.

Progress tracking helps learners:

• Monitor improvement.
• Identify recurring mistakes.
• Recognize strengths and weaknesses.
• Stay motivated through measurable results.

🎯 Benefits

Benefit	Description
Enhanced Listening	Develop the ability to understand spoken English, rhythm, and intonation.
Better Spelling	Reinforce correct spelling through active transcription.
Grammar Improvement	Become more familiar with sentence structures and grammatical patterns.
Vocabulary Expansion	Learn words and expressions through contextual exposure.
Increased Confidence	Build confidence through interactive practice and measurable progress.
Personalized Learning	Practice with topics and feedback suited to individual learning needs.

🔄 How It Works

flowchart TD
    A[Choose a Topic] --> B[Generate Paragraph with AI]
    B --> C[Convert Text to Speech]
    C --> D[Listen to Audio]
    D --> E[Write What You Hear]
    E --> F[Submit Transcription]
    F --> G[Evaluate Accuracy]
    G --> H[Receive Feedback and Score]
    H --> I[Track Learning Progress]
    I --> D

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🛠️ Technologies

English By Ear integrates modern web technologies and AI-powered services to deliver an interactive learning experience.

• Frontend: Next.js, React, TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Backend & Authentication: Supabase
• AI: AI-powered text generation and evaluation
• Audio: Text-to-Speech (TTS)

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• pnpm
• Git

Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/english-by-ear.git

Navigate to the project directory:

cd english-by-ear

Install dependencies:

pnpm install

Create a .env.local file in the root directory and configure the required environment variables:

NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL=your_supabase_url
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your_supabase_anon_key

Start the development server:

pnpm dev

Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

🌐 Live Demo

English By Ear

🎓 Target Audience

English By Ear is designed for:

• Beginner to advanced English learners.
• Students preparing for English proficiency exams.
• Learners who want to improve listening and writing skills.
• Anyone interested in practicing English through interactive AI-powered exercises.

🔮 Future Improvements

• Multiple English accent options.
• Adjustable audio playback speed.
• CEFR-based learning levels (A1–C2).
• Advanced vocabulary and grammar analysis.
• Personalized AI learning recommendations.
• Expanded learning statistics and performance analytics.
• Speaking and pronunciation practice.

📄 License

This project is developed for educational purposes.

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