How to use learning reminders

Successful language learners make learning a habit. Set up a learning reminder so you remember to learn at the optimal time of day for you — just a few minutes of learning every day makes a difference.

Note: Learning reminders are only available on iOS and Android devices at the moment. Download the app to set learning reminders now.

Find a time of day that works for you

Everyone learns better at different times of the day. Choose a time when you won’t be distracted and can focus on learning. Also, think about your daily rituals and how you can make learning a part of those rituals. For example, if you are a morning person, doing a lesson while you drink your coffee or tea is a great way to start the day. Your commute is also a good time to take a lesson: Instead of spending time on social media, take a few moments to review your vocabulary. More of a night owl? Many learners prefer to make learning part of their daily “me time” at the end of the day.

Read more about how to make learning a habit.

Set up learning reminders

Once you’ve identified the optimal time of day to learn, set a learning reminder so you can build a successful habit.

iOS

1. Tap on Profile , then the Settings wheel
2. Tap Settings
3. Scroll to the General section
4. Tap Set reminders
5. Select a card to select a time of day
6. Tap the time picker under What time?
7. Choose when you want to receive the reminder
8. Tap Confirm
9. Select the days of the week you want to receive the reminder under How often?
10. Tap the Set reminders button

Android

1. Tap on Profile, then the Settings wheel
2. Select Settings
3. Scroll down to Reminders and tap on Set reminders
4. Select a card to select a time of day
5. Tap the time picker under What time?
6. Choose when you want to receive the reminder
7. Tap Confirm
8. Select the days of the week you want to receive the reminder under How often?
9. Tap the Set reminders button

Change learning reminders

iOS

1. Tap on Profile , then the Settings wheel
2. Tap Settings
3. Go to the General section
4. Tap your current reminder
5. Select a card to select a different time of day
6. Tap the time picker under What time?
7. Choose when you want to receive the reminder
8. Tap Confirm
9. Select the days of the week you want to receive the reminder under How often?
10. Tap the Save button

Android

1. Tap on Profile, then the Settings wheel
2. Select Settings
3. Scroll down to Reminders and tap on your current reminder
4. Select a card to select a time of day
5. Tap the time picker under What time?
6. Choose when you want to receive the reminder
7. Tap Confirm
8. Select the days of the week you want to receive the reminder under How often?
9. Tap the Save button

Stop learning reminders

iOS

1. Tap on Profile , then the Settings wheel
2. Tap Settings
3. Go to the General section
4. Tap your current reminder
5. Tap Delete reminder
6. Tap Delete reminder in the pop-up

Android

1. Tap on Profile, then the Settings wheel
2. Select Settings
3. Scroll down to Reminders and tap on your current reminder
4. Tap on the trash bin icon in the upper left-hand corner
5. Tap Delete in the pop-up