I've spent the last few years building a Welsh spelling app. Could a few of you help me improve it before I launch it more widely?
Shwmae bawb
I've been learning Welsh for the last few years, and one thing I've often struggled with is recognising words when I hear them but not feeling confident about how to spell them.
For the last few years, I've been building a free app called Spelio to try to help with that.
Spelio combines short lessons on Welsh spelling patterns with listening and spelling practice. The aim is to help learners understand why words are spelled the way they are, then build confidence through short, focused practice sessions.
Although I'm really pleased with how it's coming along, I haven't officially launched it yet because I'd really like to improve it first with the help of the Welsh learning community.
I'd really value feedback from learners of all levels.
Whether you're a beginner, an experienced learner, a fluent speaker or a Welsh teacher, I'd love to know how the app feels to use, whether anything is confusing, and whether it genuinely helps with Welsh spelling.
As I'm still learning Welsh myself, I'd be grateful if fluent speakers and Welsh teachers could also point out anything that doesn't sound natural or could be improved.
If you'd be willing to help, please send me a private message.
Android users: I'm currently running a closed beta before the Google Play release.
I would especially appreciate help from Android users.
Please send me a private message for the Android Play Store test link.
iPhone users: The app is already available on the App Store, and I'd also really value your help. At this stage, though, I'm looking for private feedback rather than public App Store reviews, as I'd like the opportunity to improve things before inviting reviews.
I'd particularly appreciate feedback on questions like:
- Was anything confusing?
- Did anything not work properly?
- Did the spelling lessons and practice feel useful?
- Are there any Welsh words, translations or pronunciations that should be improved?
- Would you actually use it again?
- What would make it more useful?
Honest feedback-good or bad-will help me make Spelio a better resource for everyone learning Welsh.
Thank you very much for reading, and thank you in advance if you're able to help.
Diolch yn fawr iawn!
Sam