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Help-center terms: Teaching, child / learner accounts, minutes pool, plan draft, and more.

TermMeaning
TeachingLight 1:1 / small-group coaching; App space name and help nav both say Teaching
Plan draftAI learning plan; takes effect only after you confirm
Level checkPlacement or progress check—not a formal certificate exam
Self practiceSolo speaking (hold-to-speak / conversation / scenario)
Speaking tasksPractice assignments from a parent or teacher
Live pair practiceSpeak with family or a partner; AI listens and gives feedback
Child accountAdded in Family; account + PIN login; limited permissions
Learner accountAdded in Teaching; account + PIN login; limited permissions
Practice minutes poolShared practice minutes for Family / Teaching
Today’s stepNext suggested action on Home
Plan (tab)Personal bottom tab for learning plans; Family / Teaching (and child / learner) use Space instead
Space (tab)Family / Teaching (including child / learner) bottom tab for members, tasks, messaging
LIFFLight in-LINE entry
PointsFrom subscription or purchased packs; can be bought
BenefitsPlatform grants only; not purchasable; ~3-day validity
Can still practiceSum of unexpired benefits and available points
Top-up minutesMembership minute top-up; not the same as buying points

Easy to mix up

PairDifference
Plan draft vs confirmed planDrafts can change or be discarded; after confirm they drive Today’s step
Self practice vs speaking tasksSelf practice is self-chosen; tasks are assigned
Family vs TeachingFamily for parent–child; Teaching for light coaching with few learners
Child vs learnerChild accounts live in Family; learner accounts in Teaching
Plan tab vs Space tabPersonal uses Plan; Family / Teaching and members use Space
Points vs benefitsPoints can be bought; benefits are platform-only and expire sooner
Top-up minutes vs buy pointsTop-up is a membership pack; points are bought under Points and benefits

If marketing wording differs from help, follow the help center and the App UI.

Last updated: Fri Sep 04

This guide applies to the DodoTalk Help Center.