Studying With Lupa

Learn about selective redaction, hints, speed control, study flow and other features that will help you make the best use of Lupa.

I'm a beginner. Can I learn with Lupa?
Lupa was designed with the intermediate or advanced learner in mind, say, someone with a year or more of serious study. We don't offer structured l...
Tue, May 25, 2021 at 11:34 AM
Why can I see the definitions of some words but not others?
Curated vocabulary is a key feature of the Jiveworld Method.  This means that our vocab words: Are hand-selected by our editors in order to best suppo...
Wed, Jun 9, 2021 at 8:39 AM
Why is each episode divided into chapters?
Listening in a foreign language can get tiring fast, and most learners can't sustain focused attention on fresh material for more than a few minutes at...
Tue, May 25, 2021 at 11:38 AM
Why do I see some words, while others are hidden?
Selective Redaction and Assist Mode (the lightbulb icon) Explained Selective Redaction — hiding some but not all of the words — is a key feature of the ...
Tue, May 25, 2021 at 11:40 AM
Why am I prompted to listen to each chapter twice?
Listening Two or More Times to Improve Fluency You should listen to a chapter at least twice before you move on to the next one. Before the final lis...
Tue, May 25, 2021 at 11:42 AM
How do I control the playback speed?
Audio speed controls explained Natural native-spoken Spanish can be challenging for learners. Not everyone speaks slowly and precisely like the teacher ...
Tue, May 25, 2021 at 11:45 AM
What are Lupa’s vocabulary features?
Adding words to your vocabulary list & accessing them later Expanding your passive vocabulary — the words you recognize — is essential to listening ...
Tue, May 25, 2021 at 11:50 AM
Do you have a flashcards feature for vocab study?
We are working on a vocab study feature that we think is better than flashcards and more well suited to the purpose and method of Lupa. That said, we ha...
Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 8:09 PM
How do I view the English translation?
How the Translation panel works When you struggle with understanding something, a colloquial English translation is always just a tap away in the player...
Tue, May 25, 2021 at 11:55 AM
How do I find the right level of assistance for myself?
Using the Assist Mode (lightbulb) & Assist Settings (gear icon) Learners are not all at the same level: you may need more or less help than your pee...
Thu, Jun 10, 2021 at 10:12 AM