Choosing Content for Hands-Free Autoplay

When you launch the Hands-Free Autoplay activities, you will need to specify what content to use with them.

The instructions for selecting content differ depending on whether you are practicing lessons or practicing learned vocab items. Information on both options appears below.

To choose content from lessons to use in the Hands-Free activities:

{{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}} the ALL tab to display all available lessons, or {{#web}}click{{/web}}{{^web}}tap{{/web}} the DOWNLOADED tab to display only lessons that have been downloaded for offline use. (Without an Internet connection, only downloaded lessons will be available.)
On either tab, browse through the possible content by {{#web}}clicking{{/web}}{{^web}}tapping{{/web}} the name of any category to display the subcategories or lessons it contains. Continue {{#web}}clicking{{/web}}{{^web}}tapping{{/web}} on subcategories until you reach a list of lessons. At any time, you can go back to the previous category by {{#web}}clicking{{/web}}{{^web}}tapping{{/web}} in the heading at the top of the table.{{#mobile}} In offline mode, only lessons that you have already downloaded will appear.{{/mobile}}

Note: The automatic filters will hide any lessons that do not include the sound necessary to use Hands-Free Autoplay.

When you get to a list of lessons, do any of the following:

{{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}}{{^phone}} PLAY beside{{/phone}}{{#phone}} the name of{{/phone}} an individual lesson to launch Hands-Free Autoplay using just the content from that lesson.
Mark the checkboxes beside one or more lessons that you want to use in the activity, then {{#web}}click{{/web}}{{^web}}tap{{/web}} PLAY SELECTED at the top of the screen to launch Hands-Free Autoplay with the content from all the selected lessons. You can select as many lessons as you want, as long they are all from the same category. When you have no lessons selected, you can choose Select All in the Bulk Actions menu to mark the entire set of lessons. When you have lessons selected, you can choose Deselect All in the Bulk Actions menu to clear all your selections.
Tap and hold a lesson to select it, then tap other lessons to select them as well. When ready, tap PLAY at the top of the screen to launch the activity with the content from all the selected lessons. You can select as many lessons as you want, as long they are all from the same category. The program will go through all three Hands-Free Autoplay activities with one lesson before going on to the next. (Note: The number at the top of the screen will tell you how many lessons have been selected, not how many suitable vocab items they contain.)
{{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}} {{^phone}}Bulk Actions, then select Play All in the menu{{/phone}}{{#phone}}Bulk Actions and choose PLAY ALL{{/phone}} to launch Hands-Free Autoplay with the content from all the lessons in the current category. The program will go through all three Hands-Free Autoplay activities with one lesson before going on to the next.
{{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}} beside a lesson, then {{#web}}click{{/web}}{{^web}}tap{{/web}} VIEW {{^mobile}}VOCAB{{/mobile}}{{#mobile}}CONTENT{{/mobile}} to display the vocab items included in that lesson.

If you change your mind about using the activity, {{^phone}}{{#web}}click{{/web}}{{^web}}tap{{/web}} in the upper right-hand corner to return to the Learning screen{{/phone}}{{#phone}}use the menu to switch to another screen{{/phone}}.

To choose learned vocab items to use in activities:

Do one of the following:

If you have an Internet connection, {{#web}}click{{/web}}{{^web}}tap{{/web}} the ALL tab, then {{#web}}click{{/web}}{{^web}}tap{{/web}} the Learned Vocab category. This option will only be available if you have active learned vocab items that include the sound necessary to use Hands-Free Autoplay.
If you do not have an Internet connection and you have previously downloaded your learned vocab, {{#web}}click{{/web}}{{^web}}tap{{/web}} the DOWNLOADED tab, then {{#web}}click{{/web}}{{^web}}tap{{/web}} the Learned Vocab category. This option will not be available if your learned vocab has not been downloaded.

Do one of the following:

{{^phone}}{{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}} PLAY beside{{/phone}}{{#phone}}Select{{/phone}} the All Learned Vocab option to practice all your learned vocab items. Stale vocab items will be played first, if you have any, then you will be given the option of continuing with fresh vocab items if you choose. Archived vocab items will not be included.{{#phone}} (Note: The number at the top of the screen will tell you how many learned vocab items will be practiced.){{/phone}}
{{^phone}}{{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}} PLAY beside{{/phone}}{{#phone}}Select{{/phone}} the 10 Most Stale Vocab Items option to practice up to ten of your learned vocab items that have been stale the longest. If you have no stale vocab items, you can use this option to practice the learned vocab items that are closest to becoming stale. Archived vocab items will not be included. If you have fewer than ten, this option will let you practice as many as you have.{{#phone}} (Note: The number at the top of the screen will tell you how many learned vocab items will be practiced.){{/phone}}
{{^phone}}{{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}} PLAY beside{{/phone}}{{#phone}}Select{{/phone}} the 10 Random Vocab Items option to practice up to ten randomly-chosen words or phrases from you learned vocab. These vocab items may be either fresh or stale. Archived vocab items will not be included. This option will only be available if you have at least four active learned vocab items that meet the requirements for the selected activity. If you have more than four but fewer than ten, this option will let you practice as many as you have.{{#phone}} (Note: The number at the top of the screen will tell you how many learned vocab items will be practiced.){{/phone}}
{{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{#mobile}}Tap{{/mobile}}{{#phone}}Select{{/phone}} the Selected Vocab Items option to choose the set of learned vocab items that you want to practice. You can choose as many fresh or stale vocab items from your learned vocab as you want. Consult Selecting Learned Vocab Items to Practice for details.

If you change your mind about using the activity, {{#web}}click{{/web}}{{^web}}tap{{/web}} in the upper right-hand corner to return to the Learning screen.
When you've selected your content, tap PLAY at the top of the screen.

At any time, you can also{{#phone}} tap Goal to check your goal progress, tap to display your notifications, or tap Menu and{{/phone}} do any of the following:

Select SWITCH TO DESKTOP SITE to display the desktop version of this site instead of the mobile version. Be aware that some features may be difficult to use on a mobile device in this mode.
Select your username in the menu, then do any of the following:{{#tlo}} Select Profile to view or edit your user profile.{{/tlo}}{{#rr5}} Select Account Options to change your account options.{{/rr5}} Select Change Language to change the learning language. Select App Settings to change settings associated with this app on this device. Select Log Out to log out of the program. (These options may not all be available for all accounts.)
{{#web}}Click Learning in the top navigation bar{{/web}}{{#mobile}}Tap in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then select Learning from the drop-down menu{{/mobile}}{{#phone}}Select Learning Path in the menu{{/phone}} to go to the Learning screen, where you can work with your learning path{{^phone}}, view your goals, refresh your learned vocab, and open practice activities{{/phone}}. Consult Using the Learning Screen for details.
Select Goals in the menu to go to the Goals screen, where you can view information on your daily learning goal, streaks, and shields{{#rr5}}, as well as any weekly or monthly learning requirements set for you by a reporting group administrator{{/rr5}}. Consult Understanding Learning Goals and Streaks{{#rr5}} and Understanding Learning Requirements{{/rr5}} for details.
Select Learned Vocab in the menu to go to the Learned Vocab screen, where you can view and refresh your learned vocab. Consult Managing Learned Vocab for details.
{{#web}}Click Browse in the top navigation bar{{/web}}{{#mobile}}Tap in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then select Browse from the drop-down menu{{/mobile}}{{#phone}}Select Browse in the menu{{/phone}} to go to the Browse screen, where you can browse for additional lessons{{#tlo}} and references{{/tlo}} to learn. All lessons shown on this screen are included with {{#tlo}}Transparent Language Online{{/tlo}}{{#rr5}}the CL-150{{/rr5}}, so feel free to explore them! Consult Using the Browse Screen for details.
{{#web}}Click Language Resources in the top navigation bar{{/web}}{{#mobile}}Tap in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then select Language Resources from the drop-down menu{{/mobile}}{{#phone}}Select Language Resources in the menu{{/phone}} to go to the Language Resources screen. The resources vary by language, but may include language proficiency tests, overviews, alphabet exercises, cultural resources, language learning tips, grammar information, and more. Consult Using the Language Resources Screen for details. (This feature may not be available for all languages.)
{{#web}}Click Classes{{#rr5}} & Cohorts{{/rr5}} in the top navigation bar{{/web}}{{#mobile}}Tap in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then select Classes{{#rr5}} & Cohorts{{/rr5}} from the drop-down menu{{/mobile}}{{#phone}}Select Classes{{#rr5}} & Cohorts{{/rr5}} in the menu{{/phone}} to display information on your current classes{{#rr5}}, reporting groups, and Cohorts{{/rr5}}, including whether you have assignments or messages. You can also{{#tlo}} use class codes to{{/tlo}} enroll in new classes{{#rr5}}, groups, or Cohorts{{/rr5}} if necessary. Consult Managing Classes{{#rr5}}, Groups, and Cohorts{{/rr5}} for details. (Not all users enroll in classes{{#rr5}}, groups, or Cohorts{{/rr5}}{{#tlo}}. This feature may not be available for all accounts or in all versions of the program{{/tlo}}.)
Tap in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then select App Settings from the drop-down menu to change settings associated with {{#tlo}}Transparent Language Online{{/tlo}}{{#rr5}}the CL-150{{/rr5}} on this device, such as push notifications. Consult Changing app settings for details.
Click KidSpeak in the top navigation bar to open the KidSpeak application. (This feature is not available for all languages.)
{{#web}}Click Resources in the top navigation bar{{/web}}{{#phone}}Select Resources in the menu{{/phone}} to display information on additional language and culture resources. Depending on your language, you may find Facebook communities, Twitter feeds, culture blogs, Word of the Day services, proficiency tests, and more. Consult Using the Resources Screen for details. (Not all languages have additional resources.)
{{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}} the name of the current language at the top of the screen to change the language you are learning{{#tlo}}, if you have access to more than one language{{/tlo}}.{{#mobile}} In offline mode, only learning languages for which you have already downloaded lessons will appear.{{/mobile}}
Click Mobile Access in the upper right-hand part of the screen to display information on the mobile app associated with this program. (This option may not be available for all accounts.)
If you are logged in as an instructor or an administrator, click Learning Portal in the upper right-hand part of the screen and choose Instructor Portal or Admin Portal to access either of those portals. (These options may not be available for all accounts.)
Select Learning Language in the menu to change the language you are learning{{#tlo}}, if you have access to more than one language{{/tlo}}.
Tap your username in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to {{#tlo}}view and edit your user profile{{/tlo}}{{#rr5}}change your account options{{/rr5}} or log out of the program.{{#tlo}} (In offline mode, profiles can only be viewed, not edited.) If you are using a trial account, the menu under your username will also tell you how many days remain in your trial.{{/tlo}}
Click in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to display your notifications. A number or an exclamation point will appear beside the icon if new notifications have been added since the last time you checked. Consult Managing Notifications for details.
{{#mobile}}Tap in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to change the interface language. Note: The flag shown depends on the selected interface, so the appearance of this button varies.{{/mobile}}{{#phone}}Select Interface Options in the menu to change the interface language.{{/phone}} (This feature may not be available for all versions of the program.)

Choosing Content for Hands-Free Autoplay

To choose content from lessons to use in the Hands-Free activities:

To choose learned vocab items to use in activities:

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