Lyricstraining, a fill-in-the-gap game based on music lyrics
Autonomous learningGame apps
Description: LyricsTraining is an online platform that helps users test language knowledge and memory through music lyrics. Users can select songs from a wide range of genres and languages, and then choose a game mode based on the difficulty level. As the song plays, users must fill in the missing lyrics, either by typing them out or selecting them from multiple-choice options. LyricsTraining offers a free limited version and does not require having an account for use, although logging in provides additional benefits, such as tracking progress, saving favourite songs, and participating in leaderboards and challenges. LyricsTraining is also available as an app, named Lingoclip.
Evaluation: Lyricstraining is a practical tool to practise a target language by listening to music and guessing the lyrics. It has a gamified interface and system that can appeal to learners for practising the target language, similar to Duolingo and other language-learning apps. Teachers can also customise songs and choose the gaps to be filled in by their students. Lyricstraining also keeps track of users’ scores and allows students to compete against one another. However, these functions require setting up an account. Lingoclip, the app version, limits the number of songs you can play for free to 3 songs in 30 minutes, although there are no limitations on the website version. Overall, it can be a helpful complementary tool for language learning and can help learners introduce the target language into their daily lives by simply listening to music.
Cost: Free with registration + premium version available
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency 
Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: High.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English + 12 others.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Medium. Lyricstraining does not require logging in for the browser version, so the user data collected is limited. Lingoclip app requires an account nonetheless, so this differs. When creating an account, Lyricstraining collects information such as name, email and age that claims it does not sell to third parties. It employs Google Analytics to process data and display tailored advertisements on the website. It acknowledges the importance of data security and takes reasonable measures to safeguard it. Lyricstraining provides users with the ability to access, correct, or delete their personal data. It complies with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: No.