Tokiglot started because I couldn't find the tools I actually wanted. Not apps that do everything and overwhelm you. Not paywalled premium features. Just simple, focused tools that help you sit down and study.
So I built them myself.
What's in the toolkit right now
Three tools, all free, no account needed:
- Pomodoro timer: a clean, distraction-free focus timer. Work in 25-minute sessions, take short breaks, repeat. It tracks your sessions and lets you customize the intervals.
- Grid generator: generate and print beautiful study sheets with custom grids. Useful for notes, calligraphy practice, or any time you need lined paper that actually fits your needs.
- Hanzi worksheet maker: enter Chinese characters and get a printable stroke-order worksheet instantly. It pulls real stroke data so the order is always correct.
All three tools work together. A typical session: start the Pomodoro, use the grid or hanzi sheet to practice, rest during the break. No switching between five different apps.
Why free, forever
Language learning has enough barriers already. Cost shouldn't be one of them, especially not for tools this simple. Tokiglot will always be free.
If you find it useful and want to support the project, there's a Ko-fi link. Every coffee helps keep the tools running and lets me build more.
What's coming
This blog is where I'll document everything: new tools as I build them, my own language learning challenges, what worked and what didn't. Real notes, not polished marketing.
If you're learning a language (any language), this place is for you.