Changelog
We continuously improve content and experience. Here are the major updates.
Flashcard Modes Refined: Removed Random Mode, Added Focus & Review Modes
🎯 Mode Refinement: Removed random mode, keeping three core modes—Sequential, New Words Only, and Review. 📝 Sequential: Learn new words in order with auto-saved progress, resume where you left off. 📝 New Words Only: Focus on unlearned words, randomly抽取未掌握的单词 for intensive practice. 📝 Review Mode: Mixed review of learned words (unknown + known), strengthen memory retention. 💡 Progress Tracking: Only Sequential mode preserves progress; other modes reset each session. ✨ Mode Descriptions: Each mode button now includes a brief description for better user understanding.
Listening Practice Upgrade: Gendered Voices, Sentence Pauses & More Exercises
🎧 Gendered Voices: Announcements use male voice (Xander), messages use female voice (Ellen), and conversations automatically switch voice and pitch per speaker for a more realistic exam feel. ⏸️ Natural Pauses: A ~0.5s pause is added between sentences for easier shadowing and comprehension; speaking practice playback is also improved. 📋 Show Transcript: New toggle button to reveal the listening transcript at any time; dialogue transcripts are color-coded by speaker. 📝 More Exercises: One new announcement (supermarket PA) and one new conversation (asking for directions) added — total exercises increased from 3 to 5.
Added A2 Reading & Listening Practice, Navigation Upgrade
📖 Reading & Listening: Launched new A2 Reading and Listening guides, featuring exam strategies and practice exercises for all question types. 🎧 TTS Audio Support: Listening exercises now support native browser Text-to-Speech (TTS) playback. 🎨 Navigation Upgrade: Added elegant icons to all navigation items and introduced an 'A2 Exams' dropdown menu, unifying the four skill modules for a cleaner look. ✨ Homepage UI: Consolidated exam skill cards, optimized feature card colors, and integrated the official practice exam banner site-wide.
Vocabulary List Update: Simplified B1 Interface
🎨 UI Improvement: B1 vocabulary no longer shows category filter since B1 words don't have categories yet, providing a cleaner browsing experience.
Added B1 Vocabulary: 870+ Advanced Words Now Free
📚 B1 Vocabulary Now Free: Added 743 B1-level words, all completely free for all users. 🎯 Complete Coverage: From A2 foundation to B1 advanced, 1191 core vocabulary words (A2: 448 + B1: 743) for comprehensive Dutch language improvement. 📖 Authoritative Source: Vocabulary from official B1 textbook Contact nieuw 3, ensuring accurate and reliable content. ⚠️ Note: B1 words don't have category labels yet. Category filter only applies to A2 vocabulary.
Speaking Practice Major Update: Real Exam Format + Learning Resources
🎯 Real Exam Format: Q&A questions now follow the real exam format with context statements followed by two-part questions. 📚 Learning Resources: Added recommended YouTube video series to help users prepare for the speaking exam. 🎧 Listening Practice Mode: Added 'Hide question text' option to simulate real exam conditions where you can only listen, not read. ⚡ Playback Speed Control: Added independent speed control (0.5x/0.75x/1.0x) for question playback to accommodate different skill levels. 📝 Question Updates: Updated all Q&A questions covering real-life scenarios: daily life, hobbies, transportation, and social interactions.
2025 KNM Syllabus Update
Updated KNM content with 2025 exam focus points. Covers detailed additions in Work (ZZP/Tax), Healthcare (Referrals/Deductibles), Education (Parental Liability/Special Ed), Housing (Urgency/Energy), Politics (Voting Rights/Referendums), and Social Etiquette.
Flashcard Pack Feature Released
Added flashcard pack feature, allowing unlimited word practice with shuffle/sequential modes, review mode (random questions), and automatic sync of learned words.
Cloud Sync & Flashcards Update
✨ Major Update: User login is now supported with auto-sync across devices (Read history, Vocabulary & Flashcards progress). 🔒 Security: Implemented Turnstile captcha for enhanced account & waitlist security. 🃏 Flashcards: Added 'Daily Random' algorithm for free users, ensuring 20 fresh words every day.
KNM Vocabulary & Card UI Update
Added 60+ essential KNM vocabulary words (covering history, politics, health, etc.) and updated the vocabulary card structure to show part of speech, examples, and categories.
KNM Progress Tracking & UX Improvements
Added reading progress memory. KNM articles and vocabulary lists now automatically remember your last position. We also added a 'Read' badge to article cards to help you track your learning.
Added A2 Writing Crash Course
Added A2 writing crash course containing the 3 golden rules.
Added A2 Speaking Crash Course
Added A2 speaking crash course containing the 3 go-to phrases.
Added A2 Vocabulary List
Added A2 vocabulary list containing 500 common words.
AI Assistant (Beta) Launched
Integrated with Google NotebookLM. The AI Assistant can now answer questions based on the page content and generate mock exam questions.
Open KNM Official Launch
First official release containing comprehensive bilingual KNM core topic articles and basic vocabulary lists. Supports English/Chinese switching.