Getting started

1. Sign in

Open the app and choose Continue with Google, or type your email and press Email me a link. Open the email and tap the link: that confirms your address and signs you in. The link works once and expires after 20 minutes. There is no password to remember.

Screenshot: the sign-in page

2. Choose what you're learning

Pick the language you want to learn, then how you want to learn it:

Learn for yourself: choose where you're starting (for example "complete beginner") and where you want to get to.
Prepare for an exam: choose the exam (for example TEF Canada), your target score (for example NCLC 7) and your exam date. You get the core course plus that exam's preparation track.

You can also choose a regional variety where it matters (for example French from France or from Canada). Change any of this later in Settings.

3. Choose the language you learn from

Explanations, hints and feedback can appear in your own language. Use the language menu in the top right corner of every page. Explanations in languages other than English are machine-translated.

4. Take your first lesson

Go to Lessons and press Begin. Each lesson teaches a little, lets you practise, and ends with a short check. Pass the check (80%) to open the next lesson.

5. Make it a habit

Five to fifteen minutes a day beats an hour once a week. Keep your streak going, and turn on the evening reminder in Settings if it helps.

More in Getting started: On your phone, and fixing common problems. All help articles. Still stuck? Email support@fluentsprout.com.