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User FAQ

Common questions from new users.

What is DeltaDaily?

DeltaDaily is a spoken-English practice app for serious intermediate and advanced learners — including working professionals, graduate students, and anyone who wants to sound more natural in real conversations. It combines real listening material, speaking practice, instant AI feedback, and drills for workplace and everyday communication.

Where should I start?

Open Import, start with Editor’s Picks, then go to Practice. Listen once without reading, listen again with the transcript, save 1–3 useful words, and record one sentence.

Do I need to import my own content?

No. You can start with Editor’s Picks immediately. Importing your own NPR URL, text, or audio is optional.

What should I actually do on the Practice page?

Use this simple order: first listen without reading, then listen again with the transcript, save 1–3 useful words, pick one sentence, record, and submit.

What is the difference between Practice, Roleplay, Meeting, and Executive?

Practice is for listening and sentence-level speaking. Roleplay is for conversations. Meeting is for workplace prompts. Executive is for concise summaries and high-value speaking.

Should I read the transcript on the first listen?

Usually no. For most users, the best first pass is audio only. On the second pass, read along with the transcript.

Is DeltaDaily only for work?

No. It is designed for both career and social life — meetings, presentations, networking, everyday conversations, and speaking more naturally overall.

Do I need a paid plan?

No. There is a free/trial experience with usage limits. The Account tab shows your current plan and remaining usage.

Why do I need to verify my email?

Verification helps secure your account and makes password recovery possible later.

What if audio and transcript are out of sync?

Press ↻ Re-align in Practice and prefer Ad-Free when available.

How many words should I save from one article?

Usually 1–3 words is enough. It is better to save a few useful words and review them later than to collect a long list.

How accurate are the transcripts?

Each story starts with professional audio from NPR and a matching editor-reviewed transcript. We use AI speech recognition to align the audio word-by-word, then cross-reference every sentence with NPR's published text to catch and correct any differences — names, numbers, and all. The result is highly accurate listening material you can trust for language practice.

Who should I contact if I’m stuck?

Use the in-app feedback button after signing in, or email support@deltadailyapp.com if you cannot verify your account, reset your password, or something seems broken.

Is there a browser extension for saving vocabulary while I read?

Yes — DD Vocab for Chrome lets you save words and phrases from any webpage with one click, then review them later. Install it free from the Chrome Web Store. It pairs with the DD Vocab iOS app and your DeltaDaily account so your saved words are in one place.

DD Vocab (iOS app) — how do I pin it to the top of the iPhone Share sheet?

One-time setup, makes saving words much faster. (1) In Safari, select any word and tap Share. (2) Scroll the bottom row of app icons all the way to the right. (3) Tap the More button (the ‘…’ icon). (4) Tap Edit in the top-right. (5) Tap the green + next to DD Vocab to add it to Favorites. (6) Drag DD Vocab to the top of the Favorites list, then tap Done. From now on DD Vocab will be the first icon whenever you share. You only need to redo this if you reinstall the app.

Need more help?

See the Help & Quick Start page. If you are signed in, you can also use the in-app feedback button. Email support@deltadailyapp.com if needed.