Learnglish
Learnglish is a responsive language-learning app concept designed to empower people who want to learn a new language for work, immigration opportunities, or personal growth. The goal was to build an experience that feels useful, human, and motivation-driven, especially for busy adults.
Category
Web Design
Client
Certication Project
Start Date
June, 2022
Timeline
8 weeks
Project Description
The design included key features such as global chatting, interactive games, reading practice with instant translation, streak tracking, and personalized skill placement through an onboarding quiz.
01 — THE PROBLEM
Most language-learning apps focus on repetition, but fail to give users a sense of community or usefulness.
Through research, I found:
Adults mainly want to learn a language for employment or relocation.
They often lack consistent motivation.
Many apps don’t adapt well to different skill levels or device sizes.
Real-world context (“How do I use this at work?”) is missing.
Learnglish aimed to solve this by creating a more interactive, community-based learning environment.
02 — Research
1. Competitive Analysis
I analyzed leading apps (Duolingo, Babbel, HelloTalk, Tandem) and mapped out gaps:
Community features missing or limited
Poor reading-based learning tools
Minimal real-time translation
Limited device responsiveness (web/tablet inconsistencies)
2. Surveys
Surveyed 20+ learners to understand barriers.
Key findings:
68% wanted more real-world scenarios
55% said motivation was the hardest part
40% found most apps too repetitive
3. User Personas
I developed 2 main personas:
The Working Professional — needs quick, effective lessons to advance career
The Immigrant Learner — needs practical vocabulary for daily life
These personas guided every design decision.
03 — Final Design (High Fidelity)
The final UI emphasized:
A clean, modern interface accessible to all ages
A bright yet professional color palette
A layout that adapts seamlessly across mobile, tablet, and desktop
Key Screens:
Placement quiz
Reading screen with word highlight + instant translation popup
Global chat interface
Game-based learning screen
Progress dashboard (streaks + stats)
04 — Final Reflections
Learnglish was pivotal in my design journey.
It taught me:
How to move from ambiguity to clarity
How to design with real constraints (research → IA → wireframes → prototypes)
How to think responsively
How to tell a user-driven story through product design
More importantly, it sparked my love for using design as a way to connect people across cultures — something that still drives me today.