# Daily SMS with German translations of Hacker News headline words + Airtable sync
This automation streamlines daily vocabulary acquisition for German learners. Every morning, users receive an SMS with translated words from current tech news headlines, while all terms are systematically stored in Airtable for review. Built on Hacker News data, the workflow runs fully autonomously.
## Who it´s for
- Individuals learning German who want to expand their vocabulary daily.
- Self-directed learners using microlearning via SMS for consistent practice.
- Airtable users tracking learned words and phrases.
- Developers integrating real-world content into language study routines.
## What the automation does
- Runs daily at 8:00 AM via cron schedule.
- Fetches top 3 articles from Hacker News API.
- Extracts words from titles, removing numbers and duplicates.
- Translates selected words into German using LingvaNex.
- Formats an SMS message with today’s vocabulary and sends it via Vonage.
- Saves original and translated words to an Airtable base.
## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow.
- Cron trigger and data processing logic.
- Integrations with Hacker News API, LingvaNex, Airtable, and Vonage SMS.
- Basic text instructions for deployment and adaptation.
## Requirements for setup
- n8n account (cloud or self-hosted).
- Access to Hacker News API (public, no auth required).
- LingvaNex API key for translation.
- Active Vonage account with SMS enabled.
- Airtable base with properly structured fields.
## Benefits and outcomes
- Daily language practice using real-world tech news context.
- Vocabulary growth with industry-relevant terminology.
- Centralized storage of learned words in Airtable for long-term retention.
- Zero manual effort — fully automated delivery.
- Ability to revisit and revise past vocabulary anytime.
- Microlearning through timely, bite-sized content delivery.
## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat
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