Hello! Ever wondered why a feature in iStoria works a certain way, or why something might have changed? We understand if it's a bit puzzling sometimes. This article answers your common questions about app features. Many of these actions are part of iStoria's smart design, all aimed at helping you learn English better. Read on to understand your app experience more clearly!
Why are other stories locked in the iStoria app?
Why are other stories locked in the iStoria app?
iStoria follows a gradual learning path to ensure your proper language development stories unlock sequentially after completing the current story and its tests this sequence is designed to reinforce vocabulary and skills effectively and achieve your best progress.
Can I skip stories or levels in iStoria?
Can I skip stories or levels in iStoria?
Yes you can skip stories or levels in iStoria you can skip up to 20% of stories in any level by tapping the three dots next to the story you can also skip an entire level after completing 80% of its stories by tapping the three dots next to the level this feature is exclusively available for paid subscribers.
Why can't I translate sentences in advanced levels?
Why can't I translate sentences in advanced levels?
The sentence translation feature is exclusively available for paid subscribers and appears in the first four levels to assist your learning. After that, this feature stops because the pedagogically better way is to try to infer the meaning of the sentence from the context of the text to enhance your learning.
Why can't I read more stories or do practices in the app?
Why can't I read more stories or do practices in the app?
iStoria offers a free version that you can easily use. This version limits your usage to three attempts per day. Each attempt counts as reading a chapter in a story, a book from the library, or completing a practice. These attempts automatically renew every day at midnight according to your local time.
How can I change my learning level in iStoria?
How can I change my learning level in iStoria?
To change your learning level in iStoria, you can retake the placement test. To do this, open your profile page, then tap on Settings, choose Change Level, and then tap on Take Placement Test. However, we want to remind you that taking the new test will result in losing all your previous progress, including words in "I know" and "I learn" lists, badges, and streaks. Therefore, a clear warning screen appears before you start to ensure you are ready to proceed.
Why can't I get a certificate from iStoria?
Why can't I get a certificate from iStoria?
The certificate is granted exclusively to iStoria subscribers only. If you are a subscriber, to get it, go to the Home page. At Completed Level, you will find three dots; tap on them, then tap on "Get Certificate."
Why are the books in the library section summaries and not full versions?
Why are the books in the library section summaries and not full versions?
At Istoria, we provide focused summaries to help you absorb content quickly and effectively. We respect intellectual property rights, which is why we only offer summaries. For the full book, please refer to the original publisher or authorized bookstores.
Can I choose a specific skill to practice?
Can I choose a specific skill to practice?
No, exercises are presented progressively. Each skill appears automatically after you've mastered the previous one; you cannot manually select a specific skill.
Can I change the story's dialect to American?
Can I change the story's dialect to American?
Most stories are in a British accent because they are produced by Oxford, and this cannot be changed. However, you can listen to the American pronunciation of each word by clicking on it, and you can also change the dialect of the assistant's voice in the settings.
Why does the same word appear multiple times in practices?
Why does the same word appear multiple times in practices?
Each word goes through several skills, and each skill has a repetition count that can be adjusted in the "Vocabulary Practice" settings. Therefore, a word may appear multiple times until you master all the skills. After that, it automatically moves to the "I Know" list and will not appear again.
Why did I lose my streak and can I restore it?
Why did I lose my streak and can I restore it?
Your streak is lost if you miss a day of practice or reading. You can restore it within 48 hours using the "Restore streak" button in the app's calendar. After 48 hours, the streak resets.
What happens after I complete all levels in Istoria?
What happens after I complete all levels in Istoria?
After you finish Level 8, you will have learned over 3,000 essential words, giving you a strong foundation in English. You can then review what you've learned through exercises and continue developing your skills with new stories and books that are constantly added to the app's library.