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Accessibility

Making Language Learning Accessible for Everyone

Thoughtful design features that enhance comfort and provide flexible options for different user preferences.

Throughout the App

Display Themes

Light, dark, and yellow themes for comfortable viewing

Dark mode reduces eye strain in low-light environments, while yellow theme minimizes blue light exposure to prevent eye fatigue during extended reading sessions

Tactile Feedback

Gentle vibration confirmation for many interactive buttons

Provides clear confirmation of actions without relying solely on visual or audio cues, reducing uncertainty when interacting with the interface

Vocabulary Learning

Color-coded Grammar

Visual color system for grammatical elements in vocabulary

Different colors for noun genders (der/die/das), verb types, prepositions, and cases - fully customizable and toggleable

Word Pronunciation

Text-to-speech for individual German words and their translations

Instant audio pronunciation for vocabulary words in German and your native language for better pronunciation learning

Story Reading Experience

Adjustable Text Size

Customize reading text from 14px to 30px

Available specifically within story content to reduce eye strain and improve reading comfort without affecting the overall interface layout

Story Audio Narration

Professional voice narration for stories with multiple voice options

Choose from different voice narrators and adjust playback speed for comfortable listening and personalized learning pace

Smart Highlighting

Customizable text highlighting synced with audio

Choose between word-level or sentence-level highlighting to avoid overwhelming visual effects and reduce distraction while maintaining reading focus

Auto-scroll

Automatic text scrolling synchronized with audio

Eliminates the need for manual scrolling to reduce physical strain and cognitive load, while being fully optional to prevent motion sensitivity issues

Inclusive Design Philosophy

These accessibility features are carefully designed to create a comfortable and flexible learning environment. We believe that thoughtful design benefits everyone by reducing barriers and providing multiple ways to interact with content, accommodating different preferences, comfort levels, and learning approaches.

Good accessibility design improves the experience for all users. By offering customizable options and alternative interaction methods, we aim to make German learning more comfortable and effective for everyone.

If you have suggestions for additional features or encounter any challenges while using Magellanister, please contact us with your ideas. Your feedback helps us continue improving the app's accessibility and usability.