Features
Streaks & XP, the SPANYX progress system explained
Language ability doesn't grow in bursts, it grows through repetition. The SPANYX streak and XP system is designed around that fact: reward the daily habit, not the occasional marathon.
What counts as a study day
A study day is any day you complete meaningful practice, a lesson, a game, a slang review, or a notebook entry. It's intentionally forgiving: the goal is contact with Spanish, not a quota.
- Complete one lesson, full day counted.
- Finish one game round, full day counted.
- Review slang or write a notebook entry, full day counted.
How XP works
Every action gives XP proportional to its difficulty. XP is a running score of your total Spanish work, a receipt of the hours you've put in. It's motivating precisely because it can't be gamed.
Why streaks actually work
Streaks exploit a real cognitive bias: humans hate breaking chains. That aversion, harmless-looking, is exactly what turns 'I'll study Spanish' into 'I studied Spanish today' 300 days in a row.
How to protect a long streak without burning out
- 1Set a floor, not a ceiling, commit to a minimum daily action (one lesson or one game).
- 2Do the floor first thing in the morning if possible. No decision, no debate.
- 3Travel days count if you do the minimum on your phone. Airports are perfect for it.
- 4Never chase XP by cramming, burnout ends more streaks than laziness does.
Frequently asked questions
Do I lose my XP if I break my streak?
No. Your total XP is permanent. Only the streak counter resets.
What's a healthy long-term streak?
Anything over 60 days is where the compound effect on your Spanish becomes obvious.
Is there a leaderboard?
SPANYX focuses on personal progress rather than public leaderboards to avoid gaming the system.