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 short_description: An ESL tutor
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-A simple [Gradio](https://gradio.app) interface to interact with an existing [OpenAI](https://openai.com) assistant.
+A companion app to (NewsWave)[https://huggingface.co/spaces/jeremierostan/News_Wave].
 
-Duplicate the space and create your own with:
-- OpenAI API key
-- Assistant ID
-- Chosen password (the username is "username" by default - this can be changed in app.py)
-- Avatar pic (optional)
+This app calls an OpenAI assistant to: 
+- Assist English learners' reading comprehension
+- Assess English learners' reading comprehension and mastery of new language elements
+- Offer opportunities to practice
+
+To use the app:
+- Duplicate this space
+- Enter your OpenAI API key, desired username and password
+- Enter your OpenAI assistant_id
+- Enter your desired assistant avatar (url)