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Foothold

How it works

Read, answer, get better.

Every session follows the same simple loop, and every session ends on a win.

1

Pick a question, or tap Do this next

The home screen shows three things: how far you are along the road to a pass, one big button, and a quick breakout.

“Do this next” picks the question that would move you closest to a pass, at the right level.

Your road to a pass

2

Read a fresh text and answer it

The text is written new for you, never one you've seen. Start with a single sentence. As you get stronger, the texts get longer and harder, quietly, with no level screen.

Answer by typing or by talking. Sentence starters, a word bank and one hint are there if you need them. Your draft saves itself.

Talk your answer

3

Get feedback that starts with the good bit

Every piece of feedback opens with something you did well, quoting your own words. Then you get exactly three steps, each starting with an action word.

You also see an example of what the next step up could look like, built from your own answer. Never a model answer that's miles away.

Feedback that starts with what you did well

4

Try again and watch it move

Your last answer is waiting in the box. Change it, send it, and see your old mark and your new one side by side.

Effort counts too. Finishing and retrying are praised, not just the mark.

What we won't do

No fail language. No leaderboards. No guilt.

No red crosses, no “wrong”, no comparing you with anyone. Reminders are gentle and there's never more than one a day.

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