Frequently Asked Questions
If any of your questions are not answered here, contact us at: michael@mylingua.world
Studying
Concepts
Recommendations
Content
Imports
Vocabulary
Support features
Subscription
How should I study with mylingua?
Read and listen as much as possible. Don't worry too much about anything else.
Use mylingua to feed your brain as much authentic Chinese as possible. If you mark words as "known" and "learning", mylingua will recommend more content containing those words. With this repeated exposure to words in different contexts, your brain will naturally pick them up without you having to actively study. Of course, you can also study words actively to pick them up faster (e.g. by importing them into a flashcard program), but that's really not required.
In essence, find an article you're interested in, read it, mark words, and repeat. It's that simple.
Use mylingua to feed your brain as much authentic Chinese as possible. If you mark words as "known" and "learning", mylingua will recommend more content containing those words. With this repeated exposure to words in different contexts, your brain will naturally pick them up without you having to actively study. Of course, you can also study words actively to pick them up faster (e.g. by importing them into a flashcard program), but that's really not required.
In essence, find an article you're interested in, read it, mark words, and repeat. It's that simple.
How should I read articles on mylingua?
As with most things, the sequence in which you go about reading an article on mylingua matters.
- Listen to the article (a paid feature after the free trial) without reading along.
- Read the article without translating anything. To lower the temptation, you can turn off the support features.
- Read through the article again. This time, translate what you don't understand.
- Mark all the words you know and want to learn.
- Listen to the article again. This time reading along.
How do I learn the words I encounter?
Just keep reading and listening.
Reading is often referred to as a more effective form of spaced repetition (see Anki or SuperMemo), and the same can, of course, be said for listening. The more you read and listen, the more you'll encounter the same words in different contexts. With enough exposure, your brain will soak them up like a sponge. The added benefit? Unlike with word lists, flashcards, and similar tools, you’ll naturally learn when, where, and how these words are used.
With mylingua, you can supercharge this process by marking words as "known" and "learning." mylingua will then recommend more content featuring those words. This higher density of the words you're learning, embedded in real-world content optimized for your understanding (mylingua’s recommendations), essentially infuses normal reading and listening with the power of an optimized spaced repetition algorithm.
So, there’s nothing you need to do with the words you’re learning on mylingua beyond opening the next piece of content. Your brain will take care of the rest :)
Of course, actively studying words (e.g., by importing them into a flashcard program) won’t hurt—but it’s really not necessary.
Reading is often referred to as a more effective form of spaced repetition (see Anki or SuperMemo), and the same can, of course, be said for listening. The more you read and listen, the more you'll encounter the same words in different contexts. With enough exposure, your brain will soak them up like a sponge. The added benefit? Unlike with word lists, flashcards, and similar tools, you’ll naturally learn when, where, and how these words are used.
With mylingua, you can supercharge this process by marking words as "known" and "learning." mylingua will then recommend more content featuring those words. This higher density of the words you're learning, embedded in real-world content optimized for your understanding (mylingua’s recommendations), essentially infuses normal reading and listening with the power of an optimized spaced repetition algorithm.
So, there’s nothing you need to do with the words you’re learning on mylingua beyond opening the next piece of content. Your brain will take care of the rest :)
Of course, actively studying words (e.g., by importing them into a flashcard program) won’t hurt—but it’s really not necessary.
How do I change word statuses faster?
Double click or tap words or use the hotkeys 1, 2, and 3.
When you start using mylingua, especially at higher levels, you might feel that there are too many red words you already know. Adding them all one by one could seem tedious. These three features will help speed things up:
When you start using mylingua, especially at higher levels, you might feel that there are too many red words you already know. Adding them all one by one could seem tedious. These three features will help speed things up:
- Double-click or tap words to change their status directly. "Unknown" and "learning" words will become "known," and "known" words will become "unknown."
- If you're using a keyboard you can also use the hotkeys 1 ("known"), 2 ("learning"), and 3 ("unknown") to change a word's status once you've selected it.
- Coming soon: a separate vocabulary section listing all of an article’s words, allowing you to change the status of multiple words at once.
What is the mylingua score?
The mylingua score expresses the readability of an article given your individual vocabulary. It considers:
- the percentage of words you know in the article.
- the percentage of characters you know in the article. After all, an unknown word with familiar characters is easier than one with unfamiliar characters.
- the frequency of unknown words. More frequent words are also potentially easier since you might have encountered them already even if you don't know them yet.
How should I use the mylingua score?
Of the articles you're interested in, read the ones with the highest mylingua score.
Nearly all language learners spend too much time slowly working through difficult texts (intensive reading) and should focus more on breezing through a large volume of easy texts (extensive reading). The mylingua score expresses how readable an article is for you (higher is easier) and helps you steer toward the latter.
The second important criterion in selecting articles should be your interest in the content. Only if you enjoy reading will you do it enough to become good at Chinese.
So, you need to strike a balance between interest and readability. The approach we’ve found to work best is to find a few articles that sound interesting to you and, from those, read the one with the highest mylingua score.
Nearly all language learners spend too much time slowly working through difficult texts (intensive reading) and should focus more on breezing through a large volume of easy texts (extensive reading). The mylingua score expresses how readable an article is for you (higher is easier) and helps you steer toward the latter.
The second important criterion in selecting articles should be your interest in the content. Only if you enjoy reading will you do it enough to become good at Chinese.
So, you need to strike a balance between interest and readability. The approach we’ve found to work best is to find a few articles that sound interesting to you and, from those, read the one with the highest mylingua score.
What is the frequency rank?
The frequency of a word indicates how often it’s used, while the frequency rank shows how a word’s frequency compares to other words. For example, the frequency rank of 的 being two means it’s the second most used word in Chinese.
Of course, it’s not possible to count all the words ever used in Chinese. How would you, for example, account for a conversation on the street? This makes it impossible to create 100%-accurate frequency lists. However, using a large corpus of texts and transcripts of spoken language provides a useful approximation.
Of course, it’s not possible to count all the words ever used in Chinese. How would you, for example, account for a conversation on the street? This makes it impossible to create 100%-accurate frequency lists. However, using a large corpus of texts and transcripts of spoken language provides a useful approximation.
How should I use the frequency rank?
Use the frequency rank to decide whether to learn a word now or later.
When encountering a new word, you often don't know if it’s worth learning right now. After all, your time is limited, and it matters which words you learn first. You might encounter a word whose translation is an important word in English. But what if it’s just a rare synonym of a more common word? You wouldn’t know—unless you knew its frequency.
So, use the frequency rank to decide whether to learn a word now or wait until you’ve progressed further. Don’t rely on it as a perfect measure, but consider its rough rank relative to the words you already know. For example, if you know 2,000 words, don’t bother with a word that has a frequency rank of 10,000. Focus on more frequent words first.
When encountering a new word, you often don't know if it’s worth learning right now. After all, your time is limited, and it matters which words you learn first. You might encounter a word whose translation is an important word in English. But what if it’s just a rare synonym of a more common word? You wouldn’t know—unless you knew its frequency.
So, use the frequency rank to decide whether to learn a word now or wait until you’ve progressed further. Don’t rely on it as a perfect measure, but consider its rough rank relative to the words you already know. For example, if you know 2,000 words, don’t bother with a word that has a frequency rank of 10,000. Focus on more frequent words first.
What is my base vocabulary?
The base vocabulary is simply the starting vocabulary you begin your learning journey with on mylingua. It’s essentially a list of words commonly known at a given level and overlaps with the official HSK 1 word list of that level.
When you choose a base vocabulary at signup, all the words in that base vocabulary are added to your vocabulary profile as a starting point. From there, it’s up to you to maintain your vocabulary profile by removing "known" words you don’t know yet and adding "learning" and "known" words as needed.
When you choose a base vocabulary at signup, all the words in that base vocabulary are added to your vocabulary profile as a starting point. From there, it’s up to you to maintain your vocabulary profile by removing "known" words you don’t know yet and adding "learning" and "known" words as needed.
Which base vocabulary should I choose?
The base vocabularies are roughly aligned with HSK levels 1-6. If you know approximately how many words you’re familiar with, you can also use that number as a guide. When in doubt, it’s better to overestimate than underestimate your level because that will lead to better recommendations.
NOTE II: Once HSK 1-9 becomes the widely adopted standard, we’ll switch to that too.
- Newbie: HSK 1 (200 words)
- Beginner: HSK 2 (500 words)
- Pre-intermediate: HSK 3 (900 words)
- Intermediate: HSK 4 (1,800 words)
- Upper-intermediate: HSK 5 (3,500 words)
- advanced: HSK 6 (6,000 words)
NOTE II: Once HSK 1-9 becomes the widely adopted standard, we’ll switch to that too.
How do I change my base vocabulary?
Go to Base Vocab or click or tap "Change base vocab" in Vocabulary (currently optimized for broad screens), select your level, and submit the form. Your base vocabulary will be updated.
NOTE: Changing your level currently only adds words from the chosen level’s base vocabulary to your profile. This means that, for now, you can increase but not decrease your base vocabulary level. To select a lower base vocabulary level (i.e. remove words), please contact us at michael@mylingua.world and we'll do it for you.
NOTE: Changing your level currently only adds words from the chosen level’s base vocabulary to your profile. This means that, for now, you can increase but not decrease your base vocabulary level. To select a lower base vocabulary level (i.e. remove words), please contact us at michael@mylingua.world and we'll do it for you.
How do I improve my content recommendations?
Mark words, finish articles you read to the end, and like the ones you enjoyed.
mylingua learns with you. The more you invest, the more your recommendations will improve. When you first start using mylingua, our algorithms rely on the generic base vocabulary and topics you selected at signup.
But as you use the tool, they quickly learn which words you know and what interests you—if you tell them:
NOTE: Occasionally, the recommendation engine may get "stuck" in a niche. If this happens, use the topic filter in the feed and read different content to retrain the algorithms. You can also directly like a few articles with headlines that sound interesting to adjust recommendations more quickly.
mylingua learns with you. The more you invest, the more your recommendations will improve. When you first start using mylingua, our algorithms rely on the generic base vocabulary and topics you selected at signup.
But as you use the tool, they quickly learn which words you know and what interests you—if you tell them:
- Actively mark word statuses
- Mark articles you read to the end as "finished"
- Like the articles you enjoyed
NOTE: Occasionally, the recommendation engine may get "stuck" in a niche. If this happens, use the topic filter in the feed and read different content to retrain the algorithms. You can also directly like a few articles with headlines that sound interesting to adjust recommendations more quickly.
How do I get easier content recommended?
Always mark words as "known" and "learning."
mylingua aggregates thousands of content pieces daily and recommends those that best match your vocabulary and interests. Since mylingua learns with you but relies on your input, the most important activity—right after reading and listening—is maintaining your vocabulary profile. Mark words as "known," "learning," or "unknown."
In the beginning, there will be more words to mark as you refine the generic base vocabulary, but over time, you’ll need to make fewer and fewer changes.
NOTE I: If all else fails, you may not know enough words yet to fully enjoy real-world content. Our commitment to real-world content—without modifications—limits how easy recommended content can be. mylingua is optimized for intermediate and advanced learners. Use the text import feature to read your own, potentially easier content and build your vocabulary. Then try the feed again.
NOTE II: We’re working on providing easier content. Using AI, we’ll minimally simplify real-world content in a personalized way. Rather than rewriting entire articles, we’ll replace words unknown to you with known synonyms and may slightly restructure sentences to improve readability. Each user’s simplified content will thus be unique.
mylingua aggregates thousands of content pieces daily and recommends those that best match your vocabulary and interests. Since mylingua learns with you but relies on your input, the most important activity—right after reading and listening—is maintaining your vocabulary profile. Mark words as "known," "learning," or "unknown."
In the beginning, there will be more words to mark as you refine the generic base vocabulary, but over time, you’ll need to make fewer and fewer changes.
NOTE I: If all else fails, you may not know enough words yet to fully enjoy real-world content. Our commitment to real-world content—without modifications—limits how easy recommended content can be. mylingua is optimized for intermediate and advanced learners. Use the text import feature to read your own, potentially easier content and build your vocabulary. Then try the feed again.
NOTE II: We’re working on providing easier content. Using AI, we’ll minimally simplify real-world content in a personalized way. Rather than rewriting entire articles, we’ll replace words unknown to you with known synonyms and may slightly restructure sentences to improve readability. Each user’s simplified content will thus be unique.
How do I get more interesting content recommended?
Finish articles you read to the end, like the ones you enjoyed, and filter content.
mylingua learns with you but relies on your input to do so effectively. Here are a few ways to get more interesting content:
NOTE: If all else fails, you may not know enough words yet to fully enjoy real-world content. Use the text import feature to read your own, potentially easier content and build your vocabulary. Then try the feed again.
mylingua learns with you but relies on your input to do so effectively. Here are a few ways to get more interesting content:
- Open articles: This provides the first signal of interest.
- Mark articles as "finished": Reaching the end suggests the article was valuable.
- Like articles: This strong signal has lasting influence on recommendations.
- Filter the feed: Guide the recommendation engine by filtering the feed and opening, finishing, and liking the filtered articles.
- Build your vocabulary: mylingua's recommendations consider both your interests and vocabulary. The larger your vocabulary, the wider the pool of real-world content mylingua can choose from.
NOTE: If all else fails, you may not know enough words yet to fully enjoy real-world content. Use the text import feature to read your own, potentially easier content and build your vocabulary. Then try the feed again.
I liked a content. How do I get more like this?
Don’t just mark it as finished—also like it! The buttons for these actions are at the bottom of the text.
Both actions signal mylingua's content recommendation engine to provide more content like this. If you finish a piece, it indicates that you liked it enough to reach the end. If you truly enjoyed it and want more of the same, be sure to like it as well.
NOTE: Liking and finishing articles does not affect the readability (expressed by the mylingua score) of recommended content. These actions are simply signals of your interests.
Both actions signal mylingua's content recommendation engine to provide more content like this. If you finish a piece, it indicates that you liked it enough to reach the end. If you truly enjoyed it and want more of the same, be sure to like it as well.
NOTE: Liking and finishing articles does not affect the readability (expressed by the mylingua score) of recommended content. These actions are simply signals of your interests.
Is mylingua's content modified or authentic?
The content on mylingua is fully authentic, collected directly from original sources (thousands every day) with no changes made.
Every content piece is as real-world as it gets. On mylingua, you’re reading the same article a young Chinese professional reads on her phone during her commute on the Shanghai metro, or the same piece a 叔叔 (shū shu - uncle) reads in the park in the morning before starting his daily Tai Chi practice.
NOTE: While we don’t alter the main content, we do remove anything extraneous, such as links to additional content, ads, images, and their captions.
Every content piece is as real-world as it gets. On mylingua, you’re reading the same article a young Chinese professional reads on her phone during her commute on the Shanghai metro, or the same piece a 叔叔 (shū shu - uncle) reads in the park in the morning before starting his daily Tai Chi practice.
NOTE: While we don’t alter the main content, we do remove anything extraneous, such as links to additional content, ads, images, and their captions.
Where do I find content I've interacted with?
The My History section lists all articles you've recently interacted with. You can filter by topic, as in the feed, and additionally by the following interactions:
NOTE: Your imports will not appear in My History but are listed in the Text Import section below the import form.
- opened: all articles you've opened
- finished: all articles you've marked as "finished"
- liked: all articles you've liked
- marked: all articles you've bookmarked
NOTE: Your imports will not appear in My History but are listed in the Text Import section below the import form.
How do I search mylingua's content?
Enter your search query in the search field above the articles in the Feed and press "Enter."
Your query doesn’t need to follow any specific format. However, it will automatically be split into individual keywords, non-Chinese words will be removed, and each keyword will be treated individually.
If you enter multiple words, such as a full sentence, you can use commas to influence how your query is divided into keywords.
Example query: 中国，文化
Your query doesn’t need to follow any specific format. However, it will automatically be split into individual keywords, non-Chinese words will be removed, and each keyword will be treated individually.
If you enter multiple words, such as a full sentence, you can use commas to influence how your query is divided into keywords.
Example query: 中国，文化
How do I report a problem with content?
On desktop:
Click the "Report" (flag icon) above the text. Choose the specific issue, optionally add a comment, and submit.
On mobile:
Tap "More" (three dots) above the text to open a second row of buttons. Then tap the "Report" (flag icon) button, choose the specific issue, optionally add a comment, and submit.
NOTE: Don’t be discouraged if a reported issue isn’t resolved immediately. We review reports and implement solutions periodically. For many issues, we rely on detecting patterns that algorithms can work with, which may require additional reports. So, please keep reporting!
Click the "Report" (flag icon) above the text. Choose the specific issue, optionally add a comment, and submit.
On mobile:
Tap "More" (three dots) above the text to open a second row of buttons. Then tap the "Report" (flag icon) button, choose the specific issue, optionally add a comment, and submit.
NOTE: Don’t be discouraged if a reported issue isn’t resolved immediately. We review reports and implement solutions periodically. For many issues, we rely on detecting patterns that algorithms can work with, which may require additional reports. So, please keep reporting!
Are my content imports visible to other users?
No, by default your imports are only visible to you.
However, if you share an import’s URL with others, they can use it to open your import. If they bookmark it, it will also appear in their Text Import section. They will not, however, be able to make any changes or delete it.
However, if you share an import’s URL with others, they can use it to open your import. If they bookmark it, it will also appear in their Text Import section. They will not, however, be able to make any changes or delete it.
How do I import my own content into mylingua?
Go to Text Import, paste the text you want to import into the input field, and click or tap "Upload." That’s it!
NOTE: Your imports will not appear in My History but will be listed in the Text Import section below the import form.
NOTE: Your imports will not appear in My History but will be listed in the Text Import section below the import form.
Where do I find my content imports?
Your imports are listed under the Text Import, and not the My History section. Scroll down below the import form and they will appear.
How do I edit/delete my content imports?
Deleting imports
Click or tap the trash icon in the list of imports below the import form in the Text Import section.
Editing imports:
Click or tap the pencil icon in the list of imports below the import form in the Text Import section. Alternatively, the pencil icon will appear below the text when the import's text is open.
NOTE: You can enforce your own word splits in text imports by wrapping a word in double curly brackets like this: "{{词语}}". The maximum number of characters within the curly brackets is six.
Click or tap the trash icon in the list of imports below the import form in the Text Import section.
Editing imports:
Click or tap the pencil icon in the list of imports below the import form in the Text Import section. Alternatively, the pencil icon will appear below the text when the import's text is open.
NOTE: You can enforce your own word splits in text imports by wrapping a word in double curly brackets like this: "{{词语}}". The maximum number of characters within the curly brackets is six.
Can I share my content imports with others?
Yes, you can share an import by sharing its URL. Other users can then bookmark your import, and it will appear in their Text Import section. They will not, however, be able to make any changes or delete it.
NOTE: By default, your imports are only visible to you, though.
NOTE: By default, your imports are only visible to you, though.
What's the difference between known and learning words?
"Known" words are those you already know at least passively, while "learning" words are ones you don’t know yet but want to learn.
Marking a word as either will trigger mylingua's recommendation algorithm to suggest more content containing these words. The purpose of suggesting content with more "known" words is to enhance readability, providing a more familiar context from which to learn "learning" words.
NOTE: See the FAQ Which words should I set to known and which to learning? for more details on what this means for you.
Marking a word as either will trigger mylingua's recommendation algorithm to suggest more content containing these words. The purpose of suggesting content with more "known" words is to enhance readability, providing a more familiar context from which to learn "learning" words.
NOTE: See the FAQ Which words should I set to known and which to learning? for more details on what this means for you.
Which words should I set to known and which to learning?
Set words you know passively to "known" and words you want to know passively to "learning."
Your vocabulary profile on mylingua should reflect your passive vocabulary. Mark words as "known" if you understand their meaning and know their pronunciation when reading or listening (passive knowledge), even if you’re not able to use them when speaking or writing (active knowledge). Similarly, mark words as "learning" if you want to understand them passively, even if you don’t necessarily want to use them in speech or writing.
Your vocabulary profile on mylingua should reflect your passive vocabulary. Mark words as "known" if you understand their meaning and know their pronunciation when reading or listening (passive knowledge), even if you’re not able to use them when speaking or writing (active knowledge). Similarly, mark words as "learning" if you want to understand them passively, even if you don’t necessarily want to use them in speech or writing.
- Known: Mark words as "known" as soon as you know them passively.
- Learning: Mark words as "learning" as soon as you want to learn them passively, but only if they’re relevant to you and their frequency rank is not much higher than 1.5 times the total number of words you know. For this, you can rely on mylingua’s recommendation, shown when a word is selected.
- Unknown: Mark all other words as "unknown."
How do I import vocabulary into mylingua?
Go to Word Import or click or tap "Import known words" at Vocabulary (currently optimized for broad screens). Click or tap "Choose file," select the file containing your words from your device, and submit the form.
File formats:
You can import .csv, .txt, and .apkg (Anki) files. Separate words by a comma or a new line in the first two formats. You can download a sample file to see the required format.
Anki files:
If you import an Anki file (.apkg), another screen will appear, prompting you to select the Anki card field (e.g., front or back) from which to import words. If you want to import words from multiple fields (or cards), repeat the process for each field.
NOTE I: All words will be added as "known" words.
NOTE II: Sentences will be split into individual words, each added separately.
NOTE III: Words already marked as "known" or "learning" will be ignored during import.
File formats:
You can import .csv, .txt, and .apkg (Anki) files. Separate words by a comma or a new line in the first two formats. You can download a sample file to see the required format.
Anki files:
If you import an Anki file (.apkg), another screen will appear, prompting you to select the Anki card field (e.g., front or back) from which to import words. If you want to import words from multiple fields (or cards), repeat the process for each field.
NOTE I: All words will be added as "known" words.
NOTE II: Sentences will be split into individual words, each added separately.
NOTE III: Words already marked as "known" or "learning" will be ignored during import.
How do I export vocabulary from mylingua?
Go to Vocabulary (currently optimized for broad screens), apply the filters you need, and click or tap "Download all filtered words." To apply filters, click or tap into the table once you’ve set your criteria above it.
NOTE: Filtering and sorting will apply to both the displayed table and the downloaded words.
NOTE: Filtering and sorting will apply to both the displayed table and the downloaded words.
What do I do with wrong word splits or translations?
Report them! We periodically review these reports and implement improvements based on them.
On desktop:
Select a word and click the flag icon next to the word in the right sidebar displaying the word details. Choose the specific issue, optionally add a comment, and submit.
On mobile:
Select a word and tap the flag icon above the word's translation at the bottom of the screen. Choose the specific issue, optionally add a comment, and submit.
NOTE I: Don’t be discouraged if a reported issue isn’t resolved right away. For many issues, we rely on detecting patterns that algorithms can work with, which may require additional reports. So, please keep reporting!
NOTE II: You can customize word splits in text imports by wrapping a word in double curly brackets like this: "{{词语}}". The maximum number of characters within the curly brackets is six.
On desktop:
Select a word and click the flag icon next to the word in the right sidebar displaying the word details. Choose the specific issue, optionally add a comment, and submit.
On mobile:
Select a word and tap the flag icon above the word's translation at the bottom of the screen. Choose the specific issue, optionally add a comment, and submit.
NOTE I: Don’t be discouraged if a reported issue isn’t resolved right away. For many issues, we rely on detecting patterns that algorithms can work with, which may require additional reports. So, please keep reporting!
NOTE II: You can customize word splits in text imports by wrapping a word in double curly brackets like this: "{{词语}}". The maximum number of characters within the curly brackets is six.
How do I show pinyin above words?
At the top of the Reader (the interface where opened content pieces are displayed), you’ll find a "Settings" gear icon. Click or tap it to access a list of all the learning support features you can adjust. On mobile, tap "More" (three dots) first to open a second row of buttons containing the "Settings" button. One of the settings controls the display of pinyin above words.
Available options are:
Available options are:
- No pinyin above words (default)
- Pinyin above unknown (including "learning") words only
- Pinyin above all words
How do I translate sentences?
To translate a full sentence, first select (click or tap) any of its words, then click or tap the translation button.
On desktop:
The translation button is located in the light-blue translation box between the content piece's title and text.
On mobile:
The translation button is in the top button row.
On desktop:
The translation button is located in the light-blue translation box between the content piece's title and text.
On mobile:
The translation button is in the top button row.
How do I listen to an article?
You cannot only read but also listen to content pieces (both articles and imports) on mylingua.
On desktop:
You'll find the audio controls at the top right of the Reader (the interface where opened content pieces are displayed).
On mobile:
The audio controls will open once you tap the "Audio" button with the speaker icon in the Reader's top button row.
NOTE: Full-article audio (as opposed to word audio) is not available in the free plan and you will only have access in your free trial or on a paid plan.
On desktop:
You'll find the audio controls at the top right of the Reader (the interface where opened content pieces are displayed).
On mobile:
The audio controls will open once you tap the "Audio" button with the speaker icon in the Reader's top button row.
NOTE: Full-article audio (as opposed to word audio) is not available in the free plan and you will only have access in your free trial or on a paid plan.
How do I turn off learning support features?
At the top of the Reader (the interface where opened content pieces are displayed), you’ll find a "Settings" gear icon. Click or tap it to access a list of all the learning support features you can adjust. On mobile, tap "More" (three dots) first to open a second row of buttons containing the "Settings" button.
The settings you can change are:
NOTE: The conversion to traditional characters isn’t perfect yet. Some traditional characters were simplified into the same character, creating ambiguities that automated systems might struggle with.
The settings you can change are:
- Character set: simplified and traditional
- Pop-up dictionary (desktop only): show or hide
- Pinyin above words: no, unknown, or all
- Text coloring: show or hide
- Audio autoplay: activate or deactivate
NOTE: The conversion to traditional characters isn’t perfect yet. Some traditional characters were simplified into the same character, creating ambiguities that automated systems might struggle with.
Where do I see my subscription data?
Go to "My Subscription" in the sidebar menu to find all information about your subscription. If "My Subscription" doesn’t appear, you don’t currently have an active subscription.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time. You will still have full access until the end of the current subscription period but no further charges will be made.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Go to "My Subscription" in the sidebar menu to cancel the subscription. If "My Subscription" doesn’t appear, you don’t currently have an active subscription.
How do I upgrade my free plan?
In the sidebar menu, you’ll find a box indicating your current usage limits. Click the button to upgrade. You’ll also be prompted to upgrade if you reach any usage limits or try to access features not available in the free plan.
How do I switch between a monthly and yearly plan?
Go to "My Subscription" in the sidebar menu to switch your plan. If "My Subscription" doesn’t appear, you don’t currently have an active subscription.
How do I get a student subscription?
Just send us an email.
If you're a student, you can get a USD 5 per month student subscription, giving you full access to mylingua. Contact us at michael@mylingua.world using your school email address. We'll set up your student subscription in the background, and you'll receive an email with a payment link. Once you've made the first payment, the subscription activates. It will then charge you USD 5 monthly until you cancel, which, like all other subscriptions, can be done anytime.
NOTE: If your school email is not the one you signed up with, please include your signup email so we know which account to activate.
If you're a student, you can get a USD 5 per month student subscription, giving you full access to mylingua. Contact us at michael@mylingua.world using your school email address. We'll set up your student subscription in the background, and you'll receive an email with a payment link. Once you've made the first payment, the subscription activates. It will then charge you USD 5 monthly until you cancel, which, like all other subscriptions, can be done anytime.
NOTE: If your school email is not the one you signed up with, please include your signup email so we know which account to activate.