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The image shows an example of light feedback.\n![Tandem Buddy Interface](assets/light_feedback.png)\n\nInterface for the final/detailed feedback. The image shows an example of the detailed feedback.\n![Tandem Buddy Detailed Feedback](assets/detailed_feedback.png)\n\n## What is Tandem Buddy?\n\nTandem Buddy is an AI-powered language practice app that simulates real conversations in Spanish. Unlike traditional language apps, it focuses purely on speaking practice.\n\n🙅‍♀️ No typing, no multiple choice questions, just 🗣️ natural conversation practice.\n\n## Features\n\n- **🎙️ Voice-Only Conversations**: Practice speaking naturally through audio messages, similar to WhatsApp voice notes\n- **💬 Real-time Light Feedback**: Get gentle corrections during your conversation without breaking the flow\n- **📊 Comprehensive End Report**: Receive detailed feedback on your performance after each session (currently in English)\n- **🎯 B1-C1 Level Focus**: Designed for intermediate learners who can already hold basic conversations\n- **🤖 Natural AI Responses**: Powered by OpenAI's language models for realistic conversation\n- **🔊 High-Quality Audio**: Uses ElevenLabs for natural-sounding Spanish speech\n\n## Current Status\n\nThis is an early version with the following capabilities:\n- ✅ Spanish conversation practice\n- ✅ Real-time feedback on : grammar, syntax, vocabulary, etc.\n- ✅ Detailed post-conversation analysis\n- ⚠️ Final feedback currently in English only\n- ⚠️ Spanish is the only supported language right now\n\n## How It Works\n\n1. Start a conversation with your Tandem Buddy\n2. Speak naturally in Spanish using voice messages\n3. Receive light, non-intrusive corrections as you go\n4. At the end of your session, get a comprehensive feedback report\n\n## Tech Stack\n\n- **Speech Generation**: ElevenLabs\n- **Language Model**: OpenAI\n- **Interface**: Gradio \n- **Target Language**: Spanish\n- **Feedback Language**: English\n\n## Roadmap\n\nFuture improvements planned:\n- [ ] Add more language support beyond Spanish\n- [ ] Localize final feedback (Spanish and other languages)\n- [ ] Multi-level support (A2, B2, C1, etc.)\n- [ ] Progress tracking over time\n- [ ] Level evaluation\n- [ ] Practice describing images\n- [ ] Language proficiency exam's practice\n  \n## Prerequisites\n\n- Intermediate Spanish level (around B1)\n- Microphone access\n- Stable internet connection\n\n## Getting Started\n\nLaunch the app using:\n- [docker compose](#docker-compose)\n- [dockerfile](#using-docker-container)\n- [local](#local-env)\n\n### Docker compose\n`docker-compose up`\n\n### Using docker container\n\n#### Building: \n`docker build -t tandem-buddy-app .`\n\n\n#### Running the container: \n\nRunning the docker container with the env parameter. Bare in mind that the\ndocker needs a very specific formatting. If possible opt to use the docker-compose\ninstead.\n\n`docker run -it --rm -p 7860:7860 --env-file $(pwd)/.env tandem-buddy-app`\n\n### local env\n\n```bash\npython -m venv .venv\nsource .venv/bin/activate\npip install .\n\npython app.py\n```\n\n## Feedback\n\nThis app is under active development. Your feedback is valuable!\n\n📧 Contact: coffeedrunkpanda.studio@gmail.com\n\n## License\n\n**Personal/Educational Use**: Free and open source\n\n**Commercial Use**: Requires a paid license\n\nCC BY-NC 4.0 - See [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.\n\n---\n\nBuilt with ❤️ for language learners who want to actually *speak* the language they're learning.\n\n\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fcoffeedrunkpanda%2Ftandem-buddy","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fcoffeedrunkpanda%2Ftandem-buddy","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fcoffeedrunkpanda%2Ftandem-buddy/lists"}