I just came back from a 3 month stay in Guatemala where I studied Spanish in an immersive environment. I wanted to learn Spanish because I knew it would be a good skill to have. However, I haven't been the best at using my Spanish since returning to the states. That's how I came up with my idea for Startup Weekend.
I want to create a way for two people to chat on their phones with each other in a language that the person is learning. This can connect a native speaker to a person learning a language or connect 2 persons learning the same language. This service can be a check in for both persons so that the both hold the other person accountable.
I'm thinking I might be able to use Twilio for this service. Twilio has an API and Codeacademy.com has a quick course teaching you how to use their API.
This service can be expanded to include a notification that alerts you if you have not talked to your language buddy in a few days.
Perhaps this service can be expanded to also include anyone learning anything.
Users may be able to sign up for the service, or perhaps the service can be a freemium service where bonus are included if the person pays an extra fee.
I'm not sure what to call the service, but perhaps Digital Penpals!
PS. This reminds me once of a service I requested of reddit. I asked if anyone wanted to be my anonymous texting friend. Here's what I posted to reddit. It ended up being pretty fun! My "void texter" and I talked mainly about our accomplishments, friends, and work mainly.
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