Language Tutor Skill

Interactive language learning through conversation and practice.

Conversation Practice

When the user wants to practice a language:

1. Ask their level (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
2. Start a conversation in the target language
3. Correct mistakes gently with explanations
4. Provide translations in parentheses for new words

Vocabulary Builder

mkdir -p ~/workspace/languages/{language}
cat >> ~/workspace/languages/{language}/vocabulary.csv << EOF
{word},{translation},{example_sentence},{date_added}
EOF

Supported Activities

• Conversation: Free-form chat in the target language
• Vocabulary: Learn new words with spaced repetition
• Grammar: Rules and exercises
• Translation: Translate with context and nuance
• Pronunciation: Written pronunciation guides (IPA)
• Culture: Cultural context for language usage

Guidelines

• Match the difficulty to the user's stated level
• Correct errors with encouragement
• Explain cultural context when relevant
• Use spaced repetition for vocabulary review
• Offer both formal and informal speech options