Learning Paths

Learning Paths

Learning Paths are structured courses that guide you from beginner to advanced proficiency. Each path combines videos, exercises, vocabulary, and assessments in a logical progression designed by language experts.

Finding Learning Paths

Browse available paths from Learn → Learning Paths. Filter by:

• Language: See paths for your active languages
• Level: Beginner (A1-A2), Intermediate (B1-B2), Advanced (C1-C2)
• Topic: General proficiency, Business, Travel, Academic, etc.
• Duration: 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, 6+ months

Learning Path Structure

Units & Lessons

Paths are organized hierarchically:

• Path: Complete course (e.g., "Spanish for Beginners")
• Units: Major topics (e.g., "Introductions", "Food & Dining", "Travel")
• Lessons: Individual learning sessions (15-30 minutes each)
• Activities: Videos, exercises, quizzes within each lesson

Lesson Components

Each lesson typically includes:

1. Introduction: Learning objectives and key vocabulary preview
2. Video Content: 1-3 videos demonstrating concepts in context
3. Vocabulary Practice: Flashcards for new words
4. Exercises: Interactive practice activities
5. Assessment: Quiz to test understanding
6. Summary: Review of what you learned

Enrolling in a Learning Path

1. Browse Learning Paths and click on one that interests you
2. Review the path description, level, and curriculum outline
3. Click "Enroll" (some advanced paths require Premium subscription)
4. Set your study schedule: Daily, Every other day, Weekends only, or Custom
5. Start the first lesson immediately or schedule for later

Following a Learning Path

Linear Progression

Lessons unlock sequentially:

• Complete each lesson to unlock the next
• Pass unit assessments to progress to the next unit
• Maintain a minimum accuracy (usually 70%) to continue

Flexible Learning

While paths are designed to be followed in order, you can:

• Skip ahead if you demonstrate mastery in a placement test
• Revisit previous lessons anytime for review
• Practice vocabulary and exercises independently
• Pause your path and resume later without losing progress

Path Progress Tracking

Monitor your progress through:

• Completion Percentage: How much of the path you've finished
• Lessons Completed: X out of Y lessons done
• Time Remaining: Estimated time to complete based on your pace
• Current Streak: Consecutive days working on the path
• Mastery Score: Overall accuracy across exercises and quizzes

Study Schedule & Reminders

Stay on track with scheduled learning:

• Set specific days and times to study
• Receive reminders before scheduled sessions
• Adjust your schedule anytime as life changes
• Enable "Smart Reminders" to get nudges when you're likely to have free time

Path Certifications

Upon completing a learning path, you earn:

• Completion Certificate: Official SubLearn certificate with path name and date
• Achievement Badge: Display on your profile
• XP Bonus: Large XP reward for completion
• Skill Rating: Assessment of your proficiency level

Certificates can be downloaded, shared on LinkedIn, or included in your portfolio.

Popular Learning Paths

Complete Beginner (A1)

• "First Steps in [Language]": 4 weeks, covers basics, greetings, numbers, simple phrases
• "Survival [Language]": 2 weeks, essential phrases for travel

Elementary (A2)

• "Everyday [Language]": 8 weeks, common situations and conversations
• "[Language] Grammar Foundations": 6 weeks, essential grammar concepts

Intermediate (B1-B2)

• "Conversational [Language]": 12 weeks, fluency development
• "Business [Language]": 8 weeks, professional communication
• "[Language] Culture & Media": 10 weeks, authentic content immersion

Advanced (C1-C2)

• "Advanced [Language] Mastery": 16 weeks, refined expression and complex topics
• "Academic [Language]": 12 weeks, scholarly and technical language

Creating Custom Paths (Premium)

Premium members can create personalized learning paths:

1. Go to Learning Paths → Create Custom Path
2. Name your path and set a goal
3. Add videos, exercises, and vocabulary from SubLearn's library
4. Organize into units and lessons
5. Share with friends or keep private

Multiple Paths

You can enroll in multiple paths simultaneously:

• Different paths for different languages
• General + specialized paths (e.g., conversational + business)
• Complementary paths (e.g., grammar + vocabulary building)

Manage all your active paths from the Learning Paths dashboard.

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