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Overview

Your MyLang Reader Library is the central hub for all your imported content and curated reading materials. It provides powerful organization tools, progress tracking, and easy access to both your saved content and premium graded readers.

Library Structure

Two Main Sections

My Saved Texts

Your personally imported content including articles, documents, and videos

Graded Readers

Curated learning materials organized by difficulty level (Premium feature)

My Saved Texts

Content Types

Your saved content includes everything you’ve imported:
  • Web Articles
  • Documents
  • Video Content
  • Custom Text
  • News articles from URLs
  • Blog posts and online content
  • Wikipedia articles
  • Online documentation

Content Information

For each saved item, you can see:
  • Title: Original or custom title
  • Word count: Total words in the content
  • Languages: Source and target language pair
  • Date saved: When you imported the content
  • Source type: Web, file, video, or text
  • Reading status: Started, completed, or unread
  • Time spent: Total reading time
  • Progress percentage: How much you’ve read
  • Last accessed: Most recent reading session
  • New words encountered: Vocabulary discovered
  • Words practiced: Vocabulary added to flashcards
  • Difficulty level: Personal assessment
  • Comprehension notes: Your reading observations

Storage Limits

  • Free Plan
  • Premium Plan
  • Limit: 100 saved items
  • Management: When limit reached, delete old content or upgrade
  • Strategy: Focus on content you’ll revisit
  • Recommendation: Regular cleanup of unused items

Graded Readers (Premium)

What Are Graded Readers?

Graded readers are specially curated texts designed for language learners:

Level-Appropriate

Content matched to your language proficiency level

Vocabulary Controlled

Limited vocabulary scope appropriate for each level

Cultural Context

Authentic cultural content in manageable complexity

Progressive Difficulty

Structured progression from beginner to advanced

Difficulty Levels

  • Vocabulary: 500-1,500 most common words
  • Sentence length: Short, simple sentences
  • Grammar: Present tense, basic structures
  • Topics: Daily life, family, basic activities
  • Length: 500-2,000 words per story
  • Vocabulary: 1,500-3,000 words
  • Sentence length: Moderate complexity
  • Grammar: Past/future tenses, conditionals
  • Topics: Work, travel, hobbies, opinions
  • Length: 2,000-5,000 words per story
  • Vocabulary: 3,000+ words, specialized terms
  • Sentence length: Complex, varied structures
  • Grammar: Advanced tenses, subjunctive
  • Topics: Literature, science, abstract concepts
  • Length: 5,000+ words per piece

Content Categories

  • Fiction
  • Non-Fiction
  • Educational
  • Current Events
  • Short stories and novellas
  • Classic literature adaptations
  • Contemporary fiction
  • Genre fiction (mystery, sci-fi, romance)

Library Organization

Search and Filtering

Text Search

Find content by title, description, or content keywords

Language Filter

Filter by source language, target language, or both

Date Range

Find content saved within specific time periods

Content Type

Filter by source type (web, document, video, text)

Sorting Options

Sort your library by:
  • Date added (newest or oldest first)
  • Alphabetical order (A-Z or Z-A)
  • Word count (shortest or longest first)
  • Reading progress (unread, in-progress, completed)
  • Language pair (grouped by source/target languages)

Advanced Organization (Premium)

  • Create thematic tags (business, travel, science)
  • Difficulty level tags (easy, medium, hard)
  • Personal interest tags (favorites, to-review)
  • Project-based organization
  • Group related content together
  • Create learning series or progressions
  • Share collections with other learners
  • Export collections for offline study
  • Curated lists for specific goals
  • Progressive difficulty sequences
  • Topic-based learning paths
  • Seasonal or event-based collections

Content Management

Viewing and Accessing

1

Browse Library

Navigate to Library section and browse available content
2

Preview Content

Click any item to see details, excerpt, and metadata
3

Load in Reader

Click “Load in Reader” to open content for reading
4

Continue Reading

Resume from where you left off automatically

Content Actions

  • Basic Actions
  • Organization
  • Sharing & Export
  • Load in Reader: Open for reading
  • Preview: See content details and excerpt
  • Delete: Remove from library (cannot be undone)
  • Duplicate: Create copy for different language pairs

Bulk Operations

Select multiple items to:
  • Delete multiple: Clean up library efficiently
  • Tag multiple: Apply tags to related content
  • Export selection: Download multiple items
  • Move to collection: Organize content groups

Reading Progress Tracking

Automatic Tracking

MyLang Reader automatically tracks:

Reading Time

Total time spent reading each piece of content

Progress Percentage

How much of each text you’ve completed

Vocabulary Discovered

New words encountered in each reading session

Comprehension Level

Self-assessed understanding and difficulty

Progress Visualization

  • Progress bar showing completion percentage
  • Reading session history and timestamps
  • Vocabulary growth from this content
  • Personal notes and difficulty assessment
  • Total reading time across all content
  • Most/least read content types
  • Language pair reading distribution
  • Progress toward reading goals
  • Vocabulary acquisition rate per content type
  • Reading speed improvements over time
  • Preferred content difficulty progression
  • Optimal content length for engagement

Mobile Library Experience

Mobile-Optimized Features

  • Touch-friendly browsing with swipe gestures
  • Quick search with voice input support
  • Offline access to previously downloaded content
  • Reading progress sync across devices

Responsive Design

  • Card-based layout for easy browsing on small screens
  • Collapsible filters to maximize content space
  • Optimized typography for mobile reading
  • Fast loading with progressive content loading

Data Management

Backup and Export

  • Individual Export
  • Bulk Export
  • PDF export: Formatted for printing
  • Plain text: Simple text file
  • ePub format: For e-readers
  • Annotated version: Including your notes and highlights

Import from External Sources

  • Import from other reading apps
  • Bulk upload from cloud storage
  • Convert existing document collections
  • Preserve reading progress when possible
  • Reading list files (CSV, JSON)
  • Bookmark exports from browsers
  • Document collections from cloud storage
  • Academic paper libraries (Zotero, Mendeley)

Troubleshooting

Possible causes:
  • Import process incomplete
  • Network connectivity issues
  • Browser cache problems
Solutions:
  • Check import history for failed imports
  • Refresh page and check again
  • Clear browser cache
  • Try re-importing the content
For free users:
  • Delete unused or completed content
  • Export important content for backup
  • Consider upgrading to Premium
  • Focus on content you actively read
Management strategies:
  • Regular library cleanup sessions
  • Archive completed content externally
  • Prioritize current learning materials
Common solutions:
  • Check internet connection
  • Disable browser extensions temporarily
  • Try different browser or device
  • Contact support if issue persists
Troubleshooting steps:
  • Ensure logged into same account
  • Check sync settings in preferences
  • Force sync by refreshing library
  • Verify network connectivity

Best Practices

Library Organization

Reading Strategy

1

Assessment First

Preview content to gauge difficulty before committing to read
2

Set Reading Goals

Decide on comprehension vs. vocabulary focus for each text
3

Track Progress

Use built-in tracking to monitor your reading habits
4

Review and Reflect

Regularly review completed content and learning progress

Next Steps


Library features are continuously enhanced based on user feedback. For suggestions or support, contact [email protected]