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Wordela is an active, growing project. We have a committed team of engineers, teachers, curriculum experts, and user interface designers that will continue to improve the product. Here are the latest updates:

New Wordela Features

Word Quick Look-Up Update

Seamlessly explore word meanings and definitions with our new Web Search Bar and Mobile Search Tab. Swiftly access word details with Quick View and stay organized by adding looked-up words to custom wordlists.

This feature applies to all Wordela accounts.

Mobile Toggle Button

Easily switch languages on the go with the new toggle button above the close button in the ‘Word Info’ and ‘Learn this Word’ modals.

This feature applies to all Wordela accounts.

Wordela Vocabulary Test

Experience streamlined learning with the Wordela Vocabulary Test, now equipped with the Word Recall activity. Effortlessly reinforce your word knowledge and accelerate your progress with this intuitive feature.

This feature applies to all Wordela accounts.

Spelling Activity Update

The Spelling Activity now supports phrases in wordlists, facilitating clearer practice. Keyboard inputs automatically progress without needing the spacebar, while the Show Clue/Another Clue button reveals first and last letters of words for enhanced assistance.

This feature applies to all Wordela accounts.

Native Language Help

Non-native English speakers can seamlessly switch between English lessons and lessons in their native language, thanks to AI technology. This personalized approach makes vocabulary acquisition more accessible and tailored to individual needs.

Wordela is an active, growing project. We have a committed team of engineers, teachers, curriculum experts, and user interface designers that will continue to improve the product. Here are the latest updates:

New Wordela Features

Profile Screen Refresh Improved

The new pull-down gesture to refresh the entire profile screen on mobile makes it easier and faster to update the information on your profile.

This feature applies to all Wordela accounts only.

Auto Word Info Display on Incorrect Answers in AutoLearn

We’re excited to introduce a valuable improvement in AutoLearn for Wordela users. Now, when you provide an incorrect answer, Word Info will be automatically displayed. This updated Word Info in AutoLearn offers an improved learning experience.

Furthermore, we’re introducing a new setting called “Incorrect Help Delay” in AutoLearn, providing you with even more control over your learning journey. You can choose from options like “Instant,” “0.5 Seconds,” “2 Seconds,” and “Manual”:

“Instant”: Word Info is displayed right after an incorrect answer.

Time Interval Options: Wait for a selected time interval after an incorrect answer before the Word Info is shown.

“Manual”: Word Info is displayed only when you click the view Word Info icon button.

These enhancements empower you to tailor your learning experience, making it more efficient and effective.”

This feature applies to all Wordela accounts.

Wordlist Fully Mastered

Word Lists that have been fully mastered will now display a unique image, proudly indicating 100% mastery by the user.

This feature applies to all Wordela accounts.

Lesson and Quick Lesson

Wordela now features two additional levels of GPT-generated text in Word Discover: Lesson and Quick Lesson. These levels provide varying degrees of complexity and depth, catering to learners at different stages of their language journey.

This feature applies to all Wordela accounts.

Smoother Cancellation Process

To make your experience even more user-friendly, we’ve revamped the cancellation process. In the ‘Are You Sure?’ and ‘Final Step’ sections, we’ve repositioned the buttons and improved their styling for enhanced clarity.

Now, the ‘Go Back’ option is conveniently presented as a secondary button, providing you with a more intuitive and hassle-free cancellation experience. Your feedback is essential to us, and these changes aim to streamline your interaction with our platform.”

This feature applies to all Wordela accounts.

Thanks to everyone who submitted a response to the Wordela Homeschool survey and contacted us via helpdesk and email with questions. This has been one of our biggest responses yet. It’s humbling to know we can serve such an important need in the homeschool community! The results have been truly helpful, and we have already made some tweaks to the apps based on your response. 

Wordela Homeschool is going live on Thursday, May 25, 2023 6PM EST. If you haven’t already, we highly recommend you join the early notification list to ensure you don’t miss out. The introductory offer will only be available to the first 200 customers who apply.

Based on the survey, here are the answers to your most common questions.

Will Wordela Homeschool teach spelling?

Absolutely! There is a dedicated spelling activity and game. AutoLearn^TM also teaches spelling. Wordela is designed to give children complete understanding of and knowledge of a word inducing spelling and vocabulary.

Will Wordela Homeschool teach vocabulary?

Yes, Wordela also teaches vocabulary.

Children commonly have trouble remembering words and spellings, can Wordela Homeschool help?

Wordela Homeschool uses a scientifically proven learning algorithm to increase memory, recall, and retention of words. This has been shown in studies to increase memory by up to 70% compared to other methods.

Does Wordela Homeschool help with pronunciation?

Yes, Wordela Homeschool includes audio pronunciations for over 20,000 of the most useful words.

My kids get bored with spelling and vocabulary, is Wordela Homeschool interesting and fun?

Wordela is designed to be fun and keep children engaged. It incorporates multiple gamification elements such as Avatar, points, status levels, and more. Wordela Homeschool also includes fun spelling games.

I don’t want my children to feel negative about studying a list that is below their current grade level. Is Wordela Homeschool content tagged by grade level?

We were very aware of this concern while developing the content for Wordela. Wordela Homeschool includes spelling lists that are organized by letter and by grade level. The standards-aligned lists are divided by letter rather than grade. For example Level A (approximately relates to grade 1) Level B (approximately grade 2), etc. This way you can assign a list to your child that does not mention grade level. You can also quickly and easily add and name your own word lists by pasting the list of words in from any source.

My children get distracted by ads. Does Wordela Homeschool have ads?

Wordela Homeschool is 100% ad free. In addition (unlike companies that make money showing ads) we never share your or your child’s data with ad networks, large corporations, or political movements. Wordela is 100% ad-free and 100% private.

Spelling rules and exceptions are confusing to children. How does Wordela Homeschool handle this?

Wordela’s standards-aligned lists divide words into logical categories that make learning and understanding these rules easier. For example, prefixes and suffixes, various types of compound words, consonant and vowel alteration, etc. While rules are helpful, they have many exceptions. Usually, the only solution to this is sufficient exposure to the words, and then knowledge of the rules and exceptions come naturally. This is why the AutoLearn^TM algorithm becomes important – because it greatly accelerates this process.

Does Wordela Homeschool have flashcards?

Flashcards are one of the most proven methods for learning new words. Wordela Homeschool includes “Smart Flashcards” which are a joy to use. They include keyboard shortcuts, auto progress, and a host of customization options to ensure they match your chil’s learning style. You can use Wordela’s Smart Flashcard with any built-in word list, or your own custom word lists.

How does AutoLearn^TM work?

AutoLearn^TM uses a proprietary adaptation of the spaced repetition learning algorithm. This algorithm is thoroughly researched and evidence-based. Many studies show that this method can increase your retention of new information by up to 70%. Wordela takes this even further by adding step-by-step courses, flashcards, massive context, a linguistic corpus, and much more.

Can I install Wordela Homeschool on all my devices?

Absolutely! The single price includes unlimited installations. Wordela has apps for Web, iPad, Windows, Mac, and Chromebook, iPhone, and Android. All your data, account, results, and lists are automatically stored in the cloud and kept in sync between devices. You can study anywhere and access your account.

How many words does Wordela contain?

Wordela’s word information database and dictionary contain 146,902 words. In addition, the linguistic corpus contains over 520 million words in context.

Do I need to know a lot about computers?

Absolutely not! Wordela has been designed from the ground up to be easy to use and requires no technical knowledge.

Can I use Wordela to create and teach my own word lists?

Yes! All of Wordela’s features are available for your own word lists.

Do I need to pay more for new features or additions?

No. Wordela Homeschool includes unlimited access to all upgrades, new features, and new courses. Once you’re signed up, everything is included, and there are no further paywalls or charges for additional features.

How many words does Wordela contain?

Wordela’s word information database and dictionary contain 146,902 words. In addition, the linguistic corpus contains over 520 million words in context.

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who answered our Wordela survey, replied, or contacted the helpdesk about Wordela. The response has been truly overwhelming!

Unfortunately, it has not been possible to reply to everyone individually. We have received thousands of responses. So we have made this blog post to answer your most common questions about Wordela.

Wordela is going live on Thursday, March 2nd, at 6 pm EST. If you haven’t already, we highly recommend you join the early notification list to ensure you don’t miss out. The introductory offer will only be available to the first 500 customers who apply.

How does AutoLearn^TM work?

AutoLearn ^TM uses a proprietary adaptation of the spaced repetition learning algorithm. This algorithm is thoroughly research and evidence based. Many studies show that this method can increase your retention of new information by up to 70%. Wordela takes this even further by adding step-by-step courses, flashcards, massive context, a linguistic corpus, and much more.

Can I install Wordela on all my devices?

Absolutely! The single price includes unlimited installations. Wordela has apps for Web, iPhone, Android, iPad, Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS. All your data, account, results, and lists are automatically stored in the cloud and kept in sync between devices. You can study anywhere and access your account.

Do I need to know a lot about computers?

Absolutely not! Wordela has been designed from the ground up to be easy to use and requires no technical knowledge.

Does Wordela have audio pronunciations?

Yes, Wordela has high quality accent-neutral audio pronunciations. Unlike many programs, the pronunciations are a recording of a real human voice. This will ensure that you always know how to say a word the right way.

Sometimes I have trouble finding the right word to use in context. Can Wordela help with that?

Yes definitely. Wordela is designed to help you learn to use words in context. To help with this, Wordela implements “massive context”, showing you over 50 usage examples per word. Since your brain is hard-wired to learn near language in context, this greatly helps you find the right word at the right time when you need it in context.

I’m learning English as a second language. Can Wordela help me?

Yes! Wordela is great for ESL learners. It even includes built-in lists with the most common English words, English conversation words, and other valuable ESL learning tools.

I can’t remember words easily. Can Wordela help me?

Yes! Wordela’s AutoLearn uses a variation of the spaced repetition learning algorithm, which has been shown in studies to improve word retention by up to 70%.

Can I use Wordela to create and learn my own word lists?

Yes! All of Wordela’s features are available for your own word lists.

Does Wordela include built-in lists?

Yes. Wordela contains over 700 expert-curated lists based on the work of word leading vocabulary and education experts.

I need something to help my kids in school. Can Wordela help?

Yes! Wordela is great for homeschooled kids or any parents who simply want to help their kids get better grades. Wordela includes standards-aligned word lists that are ideal homeschool teaching.  

Do I need to pay more for new features or additions?

No. Your Wordela subscription includes unlimited access to all upgrades, new features, and new courses. Once you’re signed up, everything is included and there are no further pay walls or charges for additional features.

How many words does Wordela contain?

Wordela’s word-information database and dictionary contains 146,902 words. In addition, the linguistic corpus contains over 520 million words in context.

Does it include SAT, GRE, TOEFL, etc?

Yes! Wordela has built in expert lists for popular standardized exams, including GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, and TOEFL.

What will happen if I register with the limited offer for the Wordela page? Will I get the courses for free or will I be charged sooner?

You will not be charged until you specifically purchase the program after launch. The price will be a massive discount on the normal price of the courses. We are only making this offer to the first 500 people who apply. We highly recommend getting on the  early notification list to ensure you are at the front of the line.

Is this available to the general public?

Unfortunately, due to the limited availability of Wordela, we cannot make it available to the general public yet. It’s strictly for eReflect customers. We request your understanding and ask that you do not share emails or access with others. Thank you for your cooperation. Wordela will be made available to the public at a later date at a higher price.