Learning Mode - Type Educational Content While Practicing

[sainudheenp]

📚 Feature Request: Learning Mode

Summary

Introduce a new Learning Mode where users type educational content (programming concepts, study notes, language learning material) instead of random words or quotes. This combines typing practice with active learning.

Motivation

Monkeytype excels at typing practice, but current modes focus purely on speed/accuracy with random content. A Learning Mode would:

• Reinforce knowledge while practicing typing
• Make typing practice more engaging and purposeful
• Support programming education, language learning, and academic study
• Transform typing from practice into productive learning time

Proposed Features

Core Implementation

• New mode option in the test mode dropdown
• Content packs for different subjects (JavaScript, Python, Spanish, etc.)
• Same typing experience - caret, WPM tracking, accuracy, error highlighting
• Community contributions - allow users to submit learning packs

Content Examples

Programming concepts:

JavaScript is a programming language used to make web pages interactive.
Variables can be declared with let, const, or var.
const add = (a, b) => a + b; // Arrow function example

Language learning:

Bonjour means hello in French.
El gato means the cat in Spanish.

Academic notes:

Photosynthesis converts sunlight into chemical energy.
The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.

Technical Implementation

Content Pack Structure

{
  "name": "JavaScript Fundamentals",
  "category": "Programming",
  "difficulty": "beginner",
  "snippets": [
    "JavaScript is a dynamically typed programming language.",
    "Variables store data values and can be declared with let, const, or var.",
    "Functions are reusable blocks of code that perform specific tasks."
  ]
}

Integration Points

• Add "Learning" to mode selector alongside "words", "time", "quote"
• Dropdown for selecting content packs
• Same statistics tracking and progress systems
• Compatible with existing themes and customization options

Benefits

✅ Educational value - Learn while typing
✅ Increased engagement - More meaningful than random words
✅ Versatile application - Programming, languages, academics
✅ Community driven - Users can contribute content packs
✅ Retention improvement - Typing reinforces memorization

Community Contribution

I'd be happy to help create initial content packs (JavaScript, Python basics) if this feature moves forward. The community could contribute packs for various subjects, making this incredibly versatile.

Discussion Questions

• What subjects/topics would be most valuable?
• Should code snippets be syntax-highlighted during typing?
• How should difficulty levels be handled?
• What's the best way to organize and categorize content packs?

Would love to hear thoughts from the community and maintainers! 🚀