Yaku

By: Milagros Haro, Arturo Haro, Rosmel Ortiz, Natalia Pabon

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Project Description:

Latino newcomers often have basic English knowledge but experience “Communication Freeze”, a paralyzing fear during real-life interactions. Theoretical learning doesn’t build the practical confidence needed for daily survival.

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Main Features:

  • Contextual Phrase-Kits (scripts for real-world scenarios)
  • Confidence Zones (progression system)
  • Gamified Confidence Point (CP) Tracker
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Problem it solves:

A gamified “Survival Map” that transforms the city into a language gym, using location-based prompts to help users navigate real-world interactions without the pressure of exams.

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Tech Stack:

Lovable, Supabase, ElevenLabs, Google Maps API, Vercel, Stripe, GitHub.

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Target Users:

Latino newcomers in Canada, Spanish speakers, English learners