What We Learned Launching Edumo’s Beta for Language Teachers

It’s been a few months since we launched the beta version of Edumo and already it's been quite a journey! From raising awareness among language teachers and schools to rapidly iterating on user feedback, the process has been fast-paced, intense, and incredibly rewarding.

As more teachers joined to test Edumo and explore whether it’s the right tool for their students, we’ve been actively surveying beta users and conducting interviews to gather both quantitative and qualitative feedback.

First, a huge thank you to everyone who has volunteered their time to test the platform and share their insights. (If you haven’t yet, we’d love for you to fill out this quick survey!)

Your feedback has directly shaped our roadmap — and here’s what we’ve learned so far.

Top 5 Insights From Our Beta Users

1. Teachers Want More Variety in Lesson Types

No surprise here — when we launched, we offered just three exercise types with limited customization. While many of you knew more was coming, you emphasized the need for greater flexibility to build dynamic learning paths.

Your requests fell into two main categories:

• Active exercises, where students apply what they’ve learned — like writing short answers, recording audio, or selecting the right words from a list.

• Passive exercises, to support memorization — like mix & match, quizzes, or flashcards.

We’ve already responded by launching our Find Pairs activity and expanding the customization options in multiple choice questions (which now support quizzes, color themes, and multimedia). We’ve also added a batch mode to help you build entire exercises quickly — without repeating the same steps over and over.

2. The Design Needed to Pop (Less Brown, Please!)

Several of you noted that Edumo’s original design felt a bit too neutral — especially for younger learners. "Too much brown" came up more than once.

We’ve listened: you can now customize background and font colors, and upload images and audio to enrich your activities. 

3. You Loved the AI — And Want More of It

Our AI story generator was a big hit (thanks Alan Fisher for the great review!). Many of you asked for AI support across a wider range of exercise types — and even predictive AI that suggests content based on your past work and your students’ needs.

We’re building toward that but we're also conscious of how we use AI. Edumo is here to amplify your creativity, not replace it. In the coming weeks, you’ll see new AI features that accelerate content creation while keeping you in the driver's seat.

4. A Desire for Shared or Ready-Made Content

Many of you asked if it would be possible to see what other teachers have created. This request excited us — and we’re working on ways for teachers to share learning paths with one another.

Others asked for pre-made content as a starting point. While this hasn’t been our focus, we understand how valuable it is, especially when time is short. We’re tracking these requests closely and may end up looking into this if the demand is strong enough.

5. More Reporting and Overview Tools Needed

A common request was better visibility into student progress — and a few suggested other features like course overviews, calendars, or error metrics.

We haven’t tackled this fully yet, but you can already view how much content your students have completed. More reporting tools are definitely in the pipeline — once we knock out the higher-priority updates above.

What’s Next?

We’re incredibly grateful for the enthusiasm and feedback we’ve received so far — and even more excited for what’s ahead.

Which of these features are you most looking forward to? Is there something else on your wishlist? Leave us a comment on social!