What is ymmy?
A daily news digest for language learners. We take real headlines from trusted international sources and rewrite them into short, simple summaries at different difficulty levels — A1, A2, and B1 on the CEFR scale. The idea: stay informed in the language you're learning, without needing a dictionary open on the side.
How are the summaries made?
A two-step AI pipeline. First, Mistral Small rewrites each article into simplified sentences appropriate for the target CEFR level. Then Claude Sonnet reviews the output for grammar accuracy and level consistency. Neither model invents facts — they only work with what's in the original article.
How accurate are they?
Very good, but not perfect. AI language models handle everyday news well, but nuance, idiom, and edge cases in grammar can slip through. Treat each summary as a learning aid, not a definitive source. Every article links back to the original — check it if something seems off.
Why only ~16 articles a day?
Deliberate. Language learning research (and common sense) points to comprehensible input — material that's just slightly challenging, absorbed in manageable amounts. A short, focused reading session beats an endless scroll. We refresh the digest 4 times a day so there's always something new, without the overwhelm.
What are the difficulty levels?
We use the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR):
- A1 — Beginner. Short sentences, present tense, everyday words.
- A2 — Elementary. A little more complexity, simple past and future.
- B1 — Intermediate. Compound sentences, passive voice, wider vocabulary.
You can switch levels at any time from the menu — or filter by level on the main page.
What's the word bank and flashcards for?
While reading, you can save any vocabulary word with the ☆ button. Saved words go into your personal Word Bank — a browsable reference of everything you've collected. The Flashcards view turns those words into a spaced-repetition review session, scheduling each word to reappear at the right interval based on whether you knew it or not.
Do I need an account?
No. You can read freely without signing in. An account is only needed if you want to save words, track what you've read, or use the flashcard system. If you'd like one, get in touch.
How much does it cost?
ymmy is free to use. It's a passion project. If you find it useful and want to help keep the servers running, a coffee is always appreciated.
