Everything You're Wondering About

Absolutely! We built Simply Fluent for learners at every stage. If you’re just starting out, you’ll get the most out of it if you can recognize some basic words and sentences in your target language—the instant translations will fill in the gaps and help you understand everything you’re reading.

Already at an intermediate level? Perfect. This is where Simply Fluent really shines. You’ll expand your vocabulary naturally, improve your reading flow, and see words stick because you’re encountering them in real stories. And if you’re advanced or juggling multiple languages, you can use it to stay sharp, dive deeper into authentic texts, and maintain languages you’ve already learned. Whatever your level, you set the pace.

Just download the app and jump in! You can try all the core features for free—pick a book from our library, start reading, and tap any word you don’t know for instant translations. Your saved words automatically become flashcards for later practice.

When you’re ready for more, Premium unlocks everything: import your own books, unlimited translations, and sync across all your devices. But there’s no rush—take your time getting familiar with the free version first. You’ll know when you’re ready to dive deeper.

Most language apps teach you words in isolation or through artificial exercises. Simply Fluent is the opposite—you learn by reading books you actually want to read. No lessons, no streaks, no gamification. Just you, a good story, and the tools to understand every word.

Here’s what makes it different:

• You read real books—novels, short stories, whatever interests you
• Tap any word for instant, contextual translations without losing your place
• Words you save automatically become flashcards (no manual work required)
• See your progress visually—more highlighted words as you learn
• Works offline so you can read anywhere
• Import your own books or choose from our curated library

The result? You build vocabulary naturally while enjoying stories you care about. Many users tell us this approach also improves their listening and speaking because they’re seeing how words actually work in context, not just memorizing definitions.

Simply Fluent provides seamless, in-context translations to help you read naturally in your target language. Tap any word or phrase for an instant, accurate translation without interrupting your reading flow. Instead of translating entire texts, Simply Fluent focuses on individual words and short phrases, allowing you to understand meaning in context and reinforce learning organically. Beyond basic translations, you can also:

• Look up detailed explanations for words and phrases, including alternative meanings.
• See grammar insights, such as verb conjugations or noun gender.
• Explore example sentences to understand how words and phrases are used naturally in different contexts.

This deeper level of understanding helps you not just recognize words, but truly grasp how they function in a sentence. Over time, this approach builds a stronger, more intuitive connection with your target language, making reading both more enjoyable and effective.

Simply Fluent offers a powerful word lookup feature that goes beyond basic translations. When you tap on a word or phrase, you can access additional details such as alternative meanings, grammar insights, and example sentences showing how it’s used in context.

This deeper understanding helps you not only recognize words but also grasp how they function within a sentence, making it easier to use them naturally in your own writing and speech.

Simply Fluent provides high-quality translations to help you read naturally in your target language. While no translation system is perfect, Simply Fluent focuses on translating words and short phrases in context, making it easier to understand and retain new vocabulary.

To ensure translations are as accurate and useful as possible, you can provide feedback on them. This not only helps refine and improve the system over time but also makes translations better for everyone using Simply Fluent. With this collaborative approach, the reading experience keeps getting better for all learners.

Yes! The first time you open a book in a new language, Simply Fluent will ask you to choose a translation language. This is the language your translations will appear in while you read.

You can change the translation language anytime in the settings. Your dictionary will only show translations for the selected language pair, keeping your saved words and phrases organized based on the combination of the language you’re learning and your chosen translation language.

You can import your own DRM-free books in EPUB and TXT formats completely free! These formats work best with Simply Fluent’s features, ensuring clear text and seamless translation support.

PDF imports require a Premium subscription due to their complex formatting and processing requirements. If you have a PDF that you’d like to read for free, converting it to EPUB using free online tools can often improve readability while making it compatible with the free tier.

Many eBook platforms, like Kindle, use Digital Rights Management (DRM) to restrict access to their books. This means that in most cases, the actual book files aren’t accessible to users and can only be opened within the platform’s official apps or devices. As a result, these books can’t be imported into Simply Fluent or other third-party apps.

However, Simply Fluent includes its own collection of books and also provides links to unaffiliated websites where you can legally buy or download DRM-free books in your target language. This makes it easier to find compatible content while respecting copyright restrictions.

Text-to-speech in Simply Fluent is an optional feature that helps you improve pronunciation and listening skills while reading. You can listen to individual words, translations, or even have an entire page read aloud—making it easier to absorb the language in both written and spoken form.

During flashcard reviews, Simply Fluent also reads words and phrases aloud, reinforcing how they sound as you study. Whether you want to check a single word’s pronunciation or immerse yourself by listening while reading, text-to-speech makes learning even more engaging and effective.

The 15-translation limit exists to encourage effective language learning habits. Simply Fluent is designed to help you understand individual words and shorter expressions that you can save and reuse in your dictionary—not to translate entire sentences or paragraphs.

While longer phrases can occasionally be helpful when a sentence is particularly difficult to understand, the real goal is to build vocabulary naturally by learning words in context. This approach helps you develop a more intuitive understanding of your target language rather than becoming dependent on translations for whole sentences.

By focusing on individual words and short phrases, you’ll find yourself gradually reading more naturally and relying less on translations over time—which is exactly how language comprehension develops.

Simply Fluent lets you keep learning even without an internet connection. You can continue reading your books, reviewing saved translations, and practicing flashcards anytime, anywhere. While new translations require an internet connection, you can save words for later and look them up once you’re back online.

This makes offline mode perfect for travel, commuting, or any time you want to focus on reading without distractions. No matter where you are, your learning never has to pause.

Flashcards in Simply Fluent help you strengthen your vocabulary and retain new words more effectively. Every saved translation automatically becomes a flashcard, allowing you to review and reinforce key words without any extra effort.

Using spaced repetition, flashcards help you remember words for the long term by reviewing them at optimal intervals. You can also mark important words as favorites to focus on them more. This feature is completely optional—perfect for those who want to accelerate their vocabulary growth while still enjoying a relaxed, immersive reading experience.

With Simply Fluent, you can learn at your own pace, whether you prefer to absorb words naturally through reading or actively reinforce them with flashcards."

The memorization feature provides visible proof of your progress. As you confidently learn words, mark them as “memorized” with a simple tap. These words will still appear highlighted throughout all your books, but without showing the translation, creating a satisfying visual representation of your growing vocabulary. This system helps you focus on learning new words while reinforcing your confidence in the vocabulary you’ve already mastered—a powerful motivator that traditional language apps can’t match.

Simply Fluent makes it easy to focus on the vocabulary that matters most to you. Any translation you save can be marked as a favorite, making it stand out in your reading and ensuring it’s prioritized in your flashcard reviews.

This helps you reinforce the words and phrases that are most useful to you, making them easier to remember while continuing to read naturally.

Yes! Simply Fluent allows you to hide all translations whenever you feel ready to challenge yourself. With a simple tap, you can toggle translations on or off, helping you test your understanding while still having support available when needed.

This feature is great for gradually reducing reliance on translations as your vocabulary grows. As you recognize more words on your own, you can read with greater confidence while still having the option to reveal translations when necessary.

Simply Fluent gives you a clear view of your progress as you read and learn. Over time, you’ll start recognizing more words, using fewer translations, and expanding your vocabulary naturally.

For a more detailed look, the statistics screen provides insights into your learning journey. You can track the number of words you’ve read, translations you’ve saved, practiced, memorized, and favorited—helping you see your improvement at a glance. Watching your progress build over time can be a great motivator as you continue reading in your target language.

Yes! Simply Fluent allows you to set daily reminders for reading or flashcard practice at specific times on the days you choose. This helps you stay consistent and make language learning a regular part of your routine—on your schedule and at your pace.

Absolutely! Simply Fluent is perfect for polyglots and multi-language learners. Tap the language flag in the top corner to instantly switch between languages. Your books, saved translations, flashcards, and progress statistics are maintained separately for each language, allowing you to learn at your own pace across multiple languages without confusion or overlap.

Yes! Simply Fluent supports a wide range of languages, including those with non-Roman scripts and right-to-left writing systems. You can read, translate, and save vocabulary in many different languages, making it a flexible tool for diverse learners.

Support for additional languages and scripts will continue to improve over time based on user feedback and ongoing development. We’re always working to enhance the reading experience and expand language support to make Simply Fluent even more accessible.

Yes! Simply Fluent allows you to focus on the vocabulary that’s most relevant to you. By choosing what to read, you can naturally pick up specialized terms related to your profession, hobbies, or areas of interest. Whether you’re reading technical articles, business materials, or literature in your target language, you’ll learn words in context—making them easier to understand and remember over time.

With Simply Fluent, you’re in control of your learning, allowing you to build vocabulary that fits your needs while enjoying authentic content.

You get all the core features for free—translations, dictionary, flashcards, access to our free book library, and the ability to import your own EPUB and TXT books. It’s a full reading experience, no trial period or time limits.

Premium is for when you want more freedom: unlimited translations, sync across all your devices, access to our full library, and the ability to import PDF files. Think of free as “try the approach” and Premium as “make it completely yours.”

Most people start free and upgrade when they want unlimited translations, cross-device sync, or need to import PDF files.

With Premium, yes—everything syncs automatically. Start reading on your phone during lunch, then pick up exactly where you left off on your tablet at home. All your saved words, progress, and books stay in sync across all your devices.

If you cancel your Premium subscription, you’ll still have access to Simply Fluent’s free features, but Premium benefits will be discontinued. You won’t be able to make new translations beyond the limits of the free version, and any imported PDF files may be removed from our servers after an extended period without a subscription. Your EPUB and TXT books will remain accessible since those are free to import. Synchronization between devices will also stop, meaning your progress and saved data will only be available on your current device.

Your existing saved translations, flashcards, and reading history will remain intact, so if you decide to upgrade again in the future, you can pick up right where you left off.

We love hearing from our users! Simply Fluent has grown and improved thanks to valuable feedback from the community, and we’re always open to new ideas. If you have suggestions or feature requests, you can share them directly through the app’s feedback option in the main menu.

We carefully review all suggestions and consider how they fit into Simply Fluent in a meaningful way. While we can’t guarantee every idea will be implemented, we truly appreciate the input and use it to shape the app’s future in ways that benefit our users.