{"id":705,"date":"2025-12-17T09:15:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T09:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wordela.com\/blog\/?p=705"},"modified":"2025-12-22T07:37:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T07:37:42","slug":"wordela-december-2025-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wordela.com\/blog\/wordela-december-2025-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Wordela December 2025 Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wordela is a dynamic, continuously evolving platform. Backed by a dedicated team of engineers, educators, curriculum specialists, and UX designers, we\u2019re committed to delivering meaningful updates that enhance both teaching and learning. Here\u2019s what\u2019s new:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s New?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Custom Background Images<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wordela now supports background images, allowing users to personalize their learning space. Backgrounds can be updated from the Edit Profile page, with options to choose from preset images or upload a custom image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This feature applies to all Wordela accounts.<\/em>
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Vocabulary and Spelling Progress Reports<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Class Vocabulary Progress<\/strong> and Class Spelling Progress<\/strong> reports are now fully available. Both reports share a consistent layout, making it easier to review class-wide performance and navigate between reports. Selecting a category or wordlist updates the table, and clicking a student\u2019s name opens their individual progress report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To get started, choose a category or wordlist to update the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Click on any student\u2019s name to open their Individual Vocabulary\/Spelling Progress Report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This feature applies to Wordela EDU accounts only.<\/em>
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Smart Part-of-Speech Selection for Custom Definitions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The custom definition workflow has been updated to display available parts of speech for each word clearly. This helps ensure definitions are created using the correct grammatical context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This feature applies to all Wordela accounts.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minor Interface Improvements<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Custom Definition Improvements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Custom definitions are now added before lessons begin and appear in the word information dialog. Audio for custom definitions is also included during playback, ensuring consistency between text and audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ignore Punctuation When Adding Words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Punctuation is now automatically ignored when adding words, helping keep word lists accurate and consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This feature applies to all Wordela accounts.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With this update, Wordela continues to refine the learning experience through thoughtful usability improvements. Enhancements to custom definitions and word handling are designed to improve lesson preparation, enhance word interactions, and ensure more consistent audio support across the platform. Together, these changes help ensure a more reliable and intuitive experience for both educators and learners as vocabulary and spelling instruction progresses.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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