Hečhun

Learn Kashmiri, Your Way.

Hečhun is an interactive, adaptive platform designed to bridge tradition with technology, making the Kashmiri language accessible to the next generation. Built by students from the University of Kashmir as part of the Design Your Degree (DYD) program, Hečhun combines modern pedagogy with AI to prevent the fading of our linguistic heritage.

🌟 Mission

Our mission is to democratize access to Kashmiri language learning. Whether you want to reconnect with your roots or explore a new culture, Hečhun adapts to your pace, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and cultural nuance.

🚀 Key Features

🎓 Adaptive Learning Path

Hečhun isn't just a static course. It creates a dynamic, personalized curriculum for each user.

• Skill Vectors: We track your proficiency in Reading, Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Speaking.
• Smart Recommendations: The system suggests the next best lesson based on your current gaps.

🗣️ AI-Powered Pronunciation

Master the unique sounds of Kashmiri with our integrated AI.

• Real-time Feedback: Powered by a custom Wav2Vec2 model, Hečhun listens to your pronunciation and provides instant accuracy scores.
• Interactive Exercises: Speak directly to the app to practice phonetics and conversation.

🎮 Gamification & Engagement

Keeping you motivated on your journey.

• Leaderboards: Compete with friends and the community.
• Streak System: Build a daily learning habit.
• XP & Badges: Earn rewards as you master new concepts.

🛠 Technology

• Frontend: Next.js 16 (React), Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Supabase (PostgreSQL, Auth)
• AI/ML: Python (Wav2Vec2 Inference)
• Design: Glassmorphism, Dark/Light Mode, Responsive UI

👥 The Team

We are DYD's Spirit, a group of passionate students from the University of Kashmir.

• Sulaiman Shabir - Co-Leader & Main Developer
  • Architecting the adaptive learning engine and integrating Wav2Vec2 AI for real-time pronunciation feedback.
• Tehniyah Rayaz - Co-Leader & Creative Lead
  • Crafting the visual identity and intuitive UI that makes learning Kashmiri accessible and engaging.
• Furqan Malik - Content & Research
  • Structuring the comprehensive curriculum and verifying cultural nuances for the adaptive learning path.
• Farees Ahmed - UX & Content Curation
  • Optimizing the user journey and curating content to ensure a seamless progression from basics to fluency.
• Anha Nabi - Content Verification
  • Ensuring linguistic precision and phonetic accuracy for the AI training dataset and lesson content.

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Hečhun — Bridging Tradition with Technology.