Add your own words and import lists

In My Words, your vocabulary lives in topic folders. Learn more about creating topics and subcategories here.

There are 4 ways to add vocabulary to your folders.

1. Using the dictionary

1. On the Dictionary screen, start typing a word in your native language or the foreign language. If needed, swap the flags: left is the language you translate from, right is the language you translate into.

2. Tap the translation you want, or add your own (for example, hot air balloon).
3. Select or create the topic folder you need (the Books button in the screenshot) and tap + at the bottom of the screen — the word will be saved.

2. From a text or book

1. Upload a text, book, or textbook.
2. While reading, select an unfamiliar word and tap Find or Translate in the context menu, depending on your app version — the dictionary will open.
3. Choose a translation and tap + to add the word to your topic folder.

3. Import a CSV file

This method lets you upload words as a full list, for example from an Excel spreadsheet. Full instructions are in Import a CSV file.

1. On the import screen, the word and translation columns are required; you can also add part of speech, transcription, examples, and phrase columns.
2. Arrange the columns in the same order as in your file.

4. From a ready-made collection

1. On the Dictionary screen, choose a ready-made word collection.
2. Tap the image, then Add content to add everything, or select only the words you need.