# ReBabel

> ReBabel is a science-based Japanese language learning platform that combines customizable study sets with spaced repetition techniques. The platform provides interactive flashcards, quizzes, and structured practice modules for efficient language acquisition. Last Updated: November 12, 2025

## Overview

ReBabel helps Japanese language learners reinforce vocabulary and grammar through:
- Customizable study sets for vocabulary and grammar
- Interactive flashcard practice with spaced repetition
- Quiz-based learning modules
- Progress tracking and performance analytics
- Comprehensive blog with language learning tips and strategies

## Public Pages

[Homepage](https://www.rebabel.org/): Main landing page with platform overview, features, and call-to-action

[Blog](https://www.rebabel.org/blog/): Collection of language learning tips, study strategies, and educational content with tags for grammar, vocabulary, and study techniques

[Help & FAQ](https://www.rebabel.org/help/): Frequently asked questions, getting started guides, and troubleshooting information

[Individual Blog Posts](https://www.rebabel.org/blog/[slug]/): Detailed articles on Japanese grammar, vocabulary, study techniques, and cultural insights

## Content Sections

### Blog Categories
- Grammar lessons and explanations
- Vocabulary building strategies
- Study techniques and motivation
- Japanese culture and context
- Learning resources and tools

### Restricted Content (Authentication Required)
The following routes are excluded from LLM access per robots.txt:
- `/learn/` - User dashboard, study sets, and practice content
- `/api/` - API endpoints and internal operations

## Access Guidelines

### For Web Crawling
- Respect [robots.txt](https://www.rebabel.org/robots.txt)
- Use [sitemap](https://www.rebabel.org/sitemap.xml) for page discovery
- Recommended crawl-delay: 1 second
- Include User-Agent header identifying your crawler

### For Content Analysis
All public pages include:
- Open Graph metadata for social sharing
- Twitter Card metadata
- JSON-LD structured data for search engines
- Canonical URLs to prevent duplicate content
- Mobile optimization meta tags

## Metadata

[Sitemap](https://www.rebabel.org/sitemap.xml): Complete list of publicly accessible pages

[Robots.txt](https://www.rebabel.org/robots.txt): Crawling guidelines and restrictions

## Language & Localization

- Primary language: English (en-US)
- Content focus: Japanese language learning
- All public pages declare language properly

## Rate Limiting & Performance

For respectful access:
- Implement 1+ second delay between requests
- Cache content when possible
- Request gzip compression for bandwidth optimization
- Stop if 429 (Too Many Requests) is returned

## Support

[Contact Page](https://www.rebabel.org/help/): For questions and support inquiries

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Version 2.0 | Updated November 12, 2025