Studying With Jiveworld

I'm a beginner. Can I learn with Jiveworld?
The Jiveworld App is designed with the intermediate or advanced language learner in mind, say, someone with a year or more of serious study. We don'...
Wed, Jun 9, 2021 at 8:21 PM
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 vocabulary: are hand-selected by our editors in order to best support...
Wed, Jun 9, 2021 at 8:27 PM
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, Jun 29, 2021 at 9:47 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 th...
Fri, Jun 18, 2021 at 9:26 AM
Why am I prompted to listen to each chapter twice?
Listening two or more times improves fluency You should listen to a chapter at least twice before you move on to the next one. Before the final listen...
Thu, Jun 10, 2021 at 8:52 AM
How do I control the playback speed?
Audio speed controls explained Natural native-spoken language can be challenging for learners. Not everyone speaks slowly and precisely like the teacher...
Thu, Jun 10, 2021 at 10:19 AM
What are Jiveworld’s vocabulary features?
Adding words to your vocabulary list and accessing them later Expanding your passive vocabulary — the words you recognize — is essential to listening fl...
Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 10:20 AM
How do I view the translation?
How the Translation Panel works When you struggle with understanding something, a colloquial translation is always just a tap away in the player. Look f...
Thu, Jun 10, 2021 at 10:22 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 someone ...
Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 10:27 AM
Aren't these podcasts or radio programs available on the internet for free?
The added value of Jiveworld App & the Jiveworld Method Indeed, many of our content partners maintain their own audio archives (some with transcript...
Thu, Jun 10, 2021 at 10:37 AM