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What is a Busuu Study Plan?
When you learn with Busuu Premium or Premium Plus, you have the option to create a personalized Study Plan to help you plan out your learning schedule and stay on track to reach your language-learning goals.
When you set up a Study Plan, you will
Set a specific goal based on your reasons for learning and the CEFR-aligned proficiency level you plan to reach.
Set a weekly study schedule, including minutes of active learning time per day and what time you plan to study.
Turn on reminders, sync your study times to your calendar, or both.
Busuu will automatically generate an estimated completion date for your learning goal, and you can adjust your schedule to match that date to any deadlines you’ve set for yourself.
Then, depending on your reminder settings, Busuu will notify you when it’s time to study. It’s an easy way to help yourself keep making progress even when life gets busy.
Who can benefit from a Busuu Premium Study Plan?
Busuu offers 14 languages, with courses ranging from beginner (A1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or CEFR) to upper intermediate and advanced (B2 and C1). For learners with specific goals, there are specialized courses like English for Academic Studies, Advanced Spanish Exam Preparation, Japanese for Travel, and French for Business.
| Beginners who need to stay motivated | Students preparing for an exam | Professionals looking to boost their career | Travelers learning a language on the go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set reminders to keep you learning and use features like streaks and leaderboards to motivate you. | Set your study reminders to fit your weekly schedule and reach your goals ahead of your exam date. | Add study time to your calendar and maintain learning progress around your busy work life. | Busuu Premium also includes offline study, so you can keep learning in Airplane Mode and meet your goals before your plane lands. |
About Study Plans on Busuu
Available only to paid Busuu subscribers, Study Plan is part of a set of Premium features for learners ready to take their language skills to the next level through regular study and top-notch course materials and exercises. These features are part of Busuu’s data-backed learning system, built to help learners like you stay motivated and reach fluency faster.
A Study Plan is just what it sounds like – a study schedule for self-paced learning that you can set and adjust to fit your learning goals, with reminders and calendar events to keep language learning top of mind.
Key benefits of a personalized Study Plan
What’s so great about a Busuu Premium Study Plan?
Set achievable daily and weekly goals for yourself
Track your progress with CEFR-based levels
Be more consistent and get support staying motivated
Know when you’ll meet your goals
Adjust your schedule goals whenever you want
How to use Busuu Study Plan
It’s simple! Figure out how much you can comfortably study, set up a study time and reminders, and use the dashboard to track your progress.
A Busuu Study Plan is great for
Progress tracking
Sticking to your goals when learning solo
Building a habit when you’re just getting started
Studying for an exam
Preparing for a trip
Getting ready for a job interview or career change
Keeping your mind and language skills sharp with regular language practice
Fitting language learning into a busy schedule
How Study Plan tracks your progress
Your Study Plan on Busuu will track your progress using the following learning analytics:
Minutes studied based on a total weekly goal
Minutes studied toward your daily goal
Total fluency as a percentage
A projected ETA calculation
The Study Plan dashboard uses easy-to-understand visual signals to reflect your progress toward your ultimate goal based on your Busuu Study Plan weekly and daily goals.
How to create and customize your Study Plan
Here’s everything you need to know about where to find the Study Plan feature and how to adjust your goals.
Creating a Busuu Study Plan
Create a Study Plan from any device, on the web or using the Busuu app.
On the app:
Tap on ‘Me’ to get to your profile and settings.
Tap on the Settings button on the top right.
Scroll down until you find ‘Study Plan’ and tap on it.
Create, view, edit or delete your Study Plan.
On the web:
Click on the Profile icon at the top of your screen.
Click on the Settings button.
Select the Study Plan tab.
Create, view, edit or delete your Study Plan.
Setting weekly goals
To set your Busuu Study Plan weekly goals when you first create your plan, click ‘Edit your Study Plan’. You’ll be able to select or unselect days, adjust the number of minutes per day you want to study, and edit the time you plan to study.
Adjusting your plan
To adjust your goals once you have a Study Plan set up, go to ‘Study Plan’, where you’ll have the option to view, edit or delete your Study Plan. Select ‘Edit’ to select or unselect days you want to study, adjust time, and adjust total planned minutes of study per day. It's as easy as that!
Next up
Your Busuu Study Plan now also includes an AI feature which will make suggestions on what to work on or study next based on your learning progress and recent errors. Simply click ‘Next Up’ to start generating these automatic recommendations.
Premium-only advantages: What Busuu Premium adds
Busuu’s basic level is always free, but if you’re serious about making progress in a language, Busuu’s Premium and Premium Plus levels are the best way to learn a language online.
> Learn offline
Take your learning on the go with Offline Mode. Download whole chapters, then seamlessly sync your progress when you’re back online.
> Access advanced content and smarter study features
When you learn with Premium, you get smart grammar and vocabulary review tools that automatically keep track of what you’ve learned, calculate when you should review, and determine which words and concepts you’ve struggled with and may need to revisit – then it will create personalized flash cards and quizzes so you can review on autopilot.
Premium Plus learners also get AI-powered conversation practice, pronunciation tools, and additional exclusive lesson content.
> Learn your way with no interruptions
The paid Busuu levels are ad-free and allow you to skip around between lessons, access multiple languages, and receive a certificate as you pass CEFR-based milestones.
Tips to make the most of your Busuu Premium Study Plan
Here are three things to keep in mind as you learn with a Study Plan.
Strive for consistency
Once you set up a Study Plan, be sure to actually use it! Our research has found that learners who use Study Plan are five times more likely to reach their goals than those going it alone.
Engage with the community
Learning a language online can feel like learning in a vacuum. Be sure to complete and review Community exercises in your study time to connect with other learners and build your confidence.
Adjust as you go
If your Study Plan isn’t working for you – it’s too much, the time is wrong, or you’re not going to reach your goals on time – don’t be afraid to edit it! The point is to create a learning habit that works for you.Frequently asked questions about Busuu Study Plans
Here are the answers to a few common questions about the Study Plan feature.
Where do you find the Busuu Premium Study Plan feature?
Will Study Plan work across my devices?
Can I create multiple Study Plans?
Can I change my Study Plan?
Can I pause my Study Plan?
So, is a Busuu Study Plan right for you?
If you could use daily and weekly goals, a fixed study schedule, and the motivation of an estimated completion date, Study Plan may just be the tool you need.
When you learn with a personalized Study Plan, you’ll get progress tracking to help you stay consistent, a CEFR-based progression with optional certifications, and notifications and calendar invites to help keep you on track.
Stay motivated and reach fluency faster with a Busuu Premium Study Plan.
AUTHOR
Emily Duncan
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