ShadowCastApp

Hypothesis: Are audio lessons a good complement to Duolingo for improving listening and vocab? Hi — quick intro: I’m a native Spanish speaker and I develop a tool called Shadowcastapp.com for English speakers who want to improve their Spanish using audio lessons. Hypothesis: pairing Duolingo with focused audio lessons (short stories or bilingual audio with synced transcripts) helps learners move from recognizing words to understanding spoken Spanish. Why I think it could help (brief): - Duolingo gives structure and spaced practice. - Audio lessons expose learners to natural speech, rhythm, and vocabulary in context. - Synced transcripts let learners check meaning instantly without losing the listening flow. How a low‑effort routine might look (20–30 min): - Duolingo warm‑up (10 min). - One short audio chapter with transcript (10–15 min): listen once, read along, then replay focusing on 3–8 new words. - Quick active step: shadow a sentence or say 2–3 target phrases aloud. What do you think?