Frequently asked questions
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General
What is Word Notebook?
Word Notebook is a vocabulary notebook app for Android and iPhone. You save the words you come across with their meanings and, if you like, an example sentence, then review them in Flashcards, Quiz and Write modes. It also includes ready-made A1–C2 word lists for English, German, French and Spanish. In Turkish the app is called Dil Defteri.
Who is it for?
Anyone who wants to note down new words and keep reviewing them: students, people learning a language for work or a move abroad, and anyone who picks up words from shows and books. You need to be at least 13 to use it.
Which languages can I learn?
You can keep your own notebook in 22 languages, with a separate notebook for each. The ready-made courses cover English, German, French and Spanish.
Can I change the app language?
Yes. The app is available in English, Turkish, German, Spanish, French and Russian.
Will it prepare me for IELTS, TOEFL or another exam?
Word Notebook is a vocabulary notebook, not an exam course. You can save the words you meet in practice tests and readings and review them three ways; the ones you get wrong collect in My mistakes. We don't promise exam results.
Does it use spaced repetition (SRS)?
No. You decide what to practise and when; words you got wrong or skipped wait for you in My mistakes.
Free version and Pro
Is Word Notebook free?
Yes, it's free to start. The free version lets you add up to 2 notebooks and 200 words in total, and shows ads.
Will my words lock when I reach the limit?
No. Everything you've added stays open and you can keep practising. You only need Pro to add new notebooks or new words.
Where do ads appear?
The free version has no banners. A full-screen ad appears when you finish a practice session or close the add-word sheet after adding 5 or more words, and on iPhone sometimes when you open the app. There are never ads while you type words or practise. Pro has no ads.
How much is Word Notebook Pro? Is it a subscription?
Pro is a one-time payment, not a subscription. It's $9.99 in the US and €9.99 in the euro area; in other countries the store shows your local price. Pro gives you unlimited notebooks and words, with no ads.
How do I move Pro to a new phone?
Sign in with the same store account (Google Play or Apple ID) and the same Word Notebook account, then tap Restore purchases.
Can I get a refund?
Google Play or the App Store takes the payment, so refunds follow that store's refund rules.
Account and devices
Why do I need an account?
Your words are saved to your account, so they come back when you change phones or sign in on another one. Sign in with email or Google, and with Apple on iPhone.
Can I use the same account on Android and iPhone?
Yes. If you'll use both, sign in with email or Google; Sign in with Apple is only available on iPhone.
Will I lose my words if I change phones?
No. They're saved to your account. Just sign in with the same account on your new phone.
Does it work without internet?
You need an internet connection to sign in and save your words to your account. We recommend using Word Notebook while you're online.
I used the old iPhone version (1.x). What's changed?
Word Notebook 2.0 is rebuilt from the ground up: several meanings and an example sentence per word, three practice modes (Flashcards, Quiz, Write), My mistakes, and course units that never lock again once passed. If anything goes wrong with the update, email destek@dildefteri.com.
I forgot my password.
Tap Forgot password? on the sign-in screen and enter your email; you'll get a reset link. Check your spam folder if it doesn't arrive.
Courses
How many words are in the courses?
1,535 in total: English 662 words (49 units), German 341 (30 units), French 286 (28 units), Spanish 246 (24 units). Each course has 6 levels from A1 to C2, and every word has an example sentence. The course word lists were compiled by an English teacher from major, widely used reference sources.
Why are there fewer words at the higher levels?
C1 and C2 are selected words, about 10 per unit. You grow your notebook with your own words too.
How do I pass a unit test? Can a passed unit lock again?
Pass the unit test with 70% and the next unit opens. A unit you've passed never locks again, whatever your later attempts score.
Can I add course words to my notebook?
Yes. Add every word in a unit with Add all to my notebook, or the ones you missed in its test with Add mistakes to my notebook, in one tap.
Why can't I see the English course?
The course in your own language is hidden. If English is your language, you'll see the German, French and Spanish courses. Course translations are available in English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish and Russian. If your language is a different one (Portuguese or Hindi, for example), the courses show Coming soon; your own notebook still works in all 22 languages.
Do the courses teach grammar or listening?
No. The courses are ready-made word lists grouped into levels and units.
Practice
Which practice modes are there?
Three: Flashcards (see the word, reveal the answer, mark whether you knew it), Quiz (pick the right meaning from four options) and Write (type the meaning or the word yourself). Practise word → meaning, meaning → word, or mixed.
What if I make a small typo in Write mode?
Small typos are recognised.
What is My mistakes?
A list of the words you got wrong or skipped. Practise just those whenever you like.
Can I see my answers after a session?
Yes. After every session you can review each answer and see your past sessions.
Are words read aloud?
Yes. You can listen to words and example sentences with your phone's voice. No sound? See Support.
Is there a reminder?
Yes, a daily reminder. There's a dark theme too.
Privacy and support
Do you sell my data?
No, we don't sell your data. Details are in the privacy policy.
How do I delete my account?
In the app, tap Delete account at the bottom of the Profile tab. If you can't access the app, see the account deletion page.
Who makes it and how do I get in touch?
Word Notebook is developed by Premium Yazılım. Questions, ideas and bug reports: destek@dildefteri.com
