A Little Life (ALL): Verse and Schedule for Your Soul

This project presents the new and improved version of A Little Life (ALL): Verse and Schedule for Your Soul, which was originally developed as a planner book that combines undated daily and monthly planner with written entries. The upgraded version of “ALL” is developed as a mobile application to support English language learning among English as Second Language (ESL) learners. The mobile application retains the foundational elements of the original planner such as daily and monthly digital planner sheets, interactive writing prompts, and original creative writings, while adding new interactive features designed for digital engagement. Moreover, users are exposed to curated emotional vocabulary lists derived from literary entries which include definitions to support real-life language use. To further engage its users, this one-of-a-kind application incorporates gamification elements such as digital journaling badges, streak milestones, and a personal dashboard which the application can track mood tags, vocabulary growth, and writing consistency. This approach aims to transform language learning into a personal journey to encourage users to regularly express themselves and track their emotional improvement. By integrating language learning strategies, writing therapy techniques, and mobile technology, “ALL” provides its users with both practical tools for journaling and emotional connection through relatable literary materials. It is intended that by focusing on shared experiences through expressive writing, the application seeks to provide the users with a sense of companionship in terms of comprehending their feelings and planning their day ahead. Ultimately, “ALL” serves as a digital companion that grows with its users to make language learning a personal, expressive, and healing journey.

Creative Writing, ESL Learners

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