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realkai42/qwerty-learner

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TLDR

A typing practice tool that builds muscle memory for English words through repetition, with vocabulary lists for exams and programming, plus pronunciation guides and speed tracking.

Mindmap

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    What it does
      Typing practice
      Muscle memory training
      Word recall drills
    Features
      Pronunciation guides
      Dictation mode
      Speed tracking
      Accuracy feedback
    Vocabulary sets
      Exam prep CET GRE
      IELTS TOEFL SAT
      Programming APIs
    Platforms
      Web application
      VSCode extension
    Tech stack
      React TypeScript

Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Improve typing speed and accuracy in English while working as a non-native speaker.

USE CASE 2

Prepare for English proficiency exams like IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, or SAT with targeted vocabulary.

USE CASE 3

Learn programming API terminology and syntax through typing practice with language-specific word lists.

USE CASE 4

Build automatic typing patterns for common English words used in professional contexts.

Tech stack

TypeScriptReactJavaScript

Getting it running

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min
Use it freely, but any project you distribute that includes this code must also be GPL-licensed and open source.

In plain English

Qwerty Learner is a typing practice tool designed for people who use English professionally, particularly programmers and others who type English as a second language, and want to build stronger "muscle memory" for typing English words accurately and quickly. The core idea is that native speakers develop automatic, unconscious typing patterns through years of daily use. Non-native speakers often type more slowly in English because those automatic patterns have not formed. Qwerty Learner addresses this by combining vocabulary memorization with keyboard muscle memory training: you practice typing words, and if you make a mistake in the middle of a word you have to retype the whole word from scratch, reinforcing correct patterns rather than building in errors. The application offers built-in word lists for common English tests and professional contexts, including CET-4, CET-6, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, GMAT, and vocabulary specific to programmers. It also includes API reference vocabulary for languages like JavaScript, Node.js, Java, and C#. There is pronunciation and phonetic display so you learn to say words as you type them, a dictation mode to test recall after each chapter, and real-time typing speed and accuracy tracking. You would use this tool if you want to improve your English typing speed and word recall while working, or if you are preparing for an English proficiency exam. It is available as a web app and also as a VSCode extension. The project is built with React and TypeScript. The full README is longer than what was provided.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
How do I set up Qwerty Learner as a VSCode extension to practice typing while coding?
Prompt 2
Show me how to use the dictation mode in Qwerty Learner to test my English word recall.
Prompt 3
I want to prepare for the IELTS exam using Qwerty Learner, which vocabulary list should I start with?
Prompt 4
How does Qwerty Learner's muscle memory training work differently from regular typing tutors?
Prompt 5
Can I use Qwerty Learner to practice JavaScript API terminology while improving my typing speed?
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