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📚📲 Daily Tech Vocabulary via SMS using n8n, LingvaNex, Airtable, and Vonage

This workflow sends out daily SMS notifications with a new tech-related vocabulary word, making it a great tool for language learners and tech enthusiasts alike.

🛠️ What You’ll Need
n8n
The automation platform that powers the entire workflow.
➤ Quickstart Guide

LingvaNex API
Used to fetch translations and definitions of tech-related words.
➤ Create a free LingvaNex account (200,000 characters/month free)

Airtable
Stores your list of tech-related vocabulary.
➤ Sign up for Airtable

Vonage
Sends SMS messages with the vocabulary to your desired recipients.
➤ Get started with Vonage

🔁 Workflow Overview
Cron or Schedule Trigger
Triggers the workflow daily (or at your preferred interval).

Airtable Node
Retrieves a random or next word from your vocabulary list.

LingvaNex Node
Translates and/or defines the word pulled from Airtable.

Vonage Node
Sends the translated word and definition via SMS.

✏️ Example Message
"📘 Tech Word of the Day: Cache
Meaning: A hardware or software component that stores data...
Translation: [LingvaNex output]"

💡 Tips
Add a Set Node to format your message before sending.

Use a Function Node if you want to randomize vocabulary selection.

Add a Switch Node to change languages or message tone based on user preferences.