ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
1
FeaturesDescriptionHow does this related to research
2
Sign InUser can sign by Facebook or email if they want to download content or bookmarkContext - Able to get signed-in user analytics report to know user perferences on podcast topics, length and language level
3
Study alarmPush notification/alarm to notify user to study to make sure user keep language learning as a consistent activity to studyContext - Learning in continuous routine leads to higher success rate in language learning
4
QuizUser learn better when they have to recall and challenge with exercises on the newly learned contentPleasure point - Able to practise learned vocabs/grammar in context thus, able to remember longer, a sense of accomplishment
5
Bite-sized contentsA way to increase confidence by breaking down content to small partsPain point - Intimidated by the idea of listening to raw podcast material
Behavior point - Repeat certain podcast part again to practise pronunciations /more understanding
6
Podcast speedToggle to choose the podcast speed from slow to fast modePain point - Some speakers speak too much which make it hard to follow
7
English Script translation Translate the native content to english contentPain point - The context of the sentences are hard to understand despite knowing each words in the sentences
8
Karaoke style text displayA run-time display in script (Native language) with playing podcast as an indicator help in readingExtra - Able to follow up podcast progress in display
9
Vocabulary/Grammar explanationProvide detailed explanation and able to avctivate at ease Pain point - User get stuck when the podcast has too many unfamiliar vocabs (not fully understand content) and user feel demotivated to keep checking dictionary back and forth
10
Bookmark Save podcast in Notes tab to get reference later
Pleasure point - Able to read up later or for revision in the future
11
Downloadable contentAble to download content to the device Pain point - Unable to access material at no/low network connectivity
12
Topic sortingCategorize podcasts under All, Travel, News..etc Pleasure point - Able to learn in own interested topics and relevant materials
13
Level sortingCategorize podcasts based on the vocabularies, context, podcast length that suits user levelPleasure point - Able to absorb study material better because suit their own levels, increase sense of accomplishments
Pain point - Overwhelmed by the difficulties
14
Time sortingCategorize podcast according to estimated time spent on podcast listeningPain point - Do not have much time to complete
15
SharingUser can choose to share app or podcast via SNS. A way to expand audience base.
16
Dark themeA good to have feature to let user to choose to read text according to light ambientExtra - Easier for user to read at low light environment (own preference)
17
Audio recordingA form of quiz to let user to know the accuracy of own pronunciation compared to podcast pronunciation
18
Motivation quotes / Funny jokes in that languageDisplayed in podcast or end of podcast to encourage user to get extra knowledge or motivation Extra - A way to add fun element in the app (Inspired by citymappper app)
19
Gamification systemResearch showed that gamification encourage user to feel motivated. This inflicts user competitiveness and a way to measure own learning journey Pleasure point - Like to feel challenged and points earning to make it fun, feel like they are making progress
20
Recommendation podcastsProvides trending podcasts based on bookmarked, views popularity
21
Change font size Extra - For elderly user who need bigger font size for readability
22
Community supportA leaderboard to know other people progress
23
Summary/ Section overviewProvide podcast overviews and section overviews beforehandBehavior point - User able to know what's podcast about and this will increase their understanding when they come across the podcast
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100