The story locking in the iStoria app is a core component of the educational system, ensuring that users progress in a structured and deliberate manner. This mechanism is based on a specific sequence of stories, where stories are unlocked gradually based on the user’s completion of the current story and its associated tests.
Why are stories locked?
The story locking mechanism helps ensure that language learning is gradual. With each story, the user learns new words and concepts that build upon each other in subsequent stories. Allowing all stories to be unlocked at once might cause the user to miss the necessary progression in learning words and using them correctly in context.
How does the locking mechanism work?
Reading the current story:
The user must finish reading the current story to understand the context and learn new vocabulary and phrases.Progress test:
After finishing the story, short tests are presented to assess the user’s understanding of the vocabulary and concepts learned.Unlocking the next story:
Once the story and its tests are successfully completed, the next story is unlocked, ensuring the user is ready to move on to the next level.
Benefits and Functionality of the Story Locking Mechanism
The story locking mechanism enhances the learning experience by:
Strengthening comprehension: Through focused reading, the user can connect new vocabulary with different contexts.
Organized progress: The mechanism prevents distractions caused by randomly jumping between stories, helping reinforce grammar and vocabulary.
Measuring progress: The tests associated with each story allow the user to track their level and identify areas that need improvement.
Building confidence: Gradual progress boosts the user’s confidence in their language skills and encourages them to continue learning.
Skip Stories and Levels Feature
To offer a flexible learning experience, iStoria allows users to skip certain stories or levels if they feel they have already completed the required content.
Skipping stories: Users can skip 20% of the stories in any given level.
Skipping levels: After completing 80% of the stories in a level, users can move to the next level without needing to finish all the stories.
This feature gives users more flexibility in advancing at their own pace, allowing them to set their learning speed without affecting quality.
Tip for Users:
To make the most of iStoria, it’s recommended to read the stories with focus and complete the associated exercises. If you face any difficulties, feel free to reach out to the iStoria Support team for help and guidance.
The story locking mechanism is an effective educational tool that helps you progress step by step toward mastering the English language.