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Travel, Business, Exams, or General? Choose Your Language Learning Goal

By MioWords Team
Travel, Business, Exams, or General? Choose Your Language Learning Goal

Not all language learners have the same goals. Whether you're planning a trip to Paris, preparing for a business meeting in Berlin, or studying for the TOEFL, MioWords tailors your vocabulary to match your specific needs. Let's explore each learning goal to help you choose the right path.

MioWords learning goals screen with Travel, Business, Exams, and General options

🌍 Travel: Speak Like a Local

Planning a vacation or moving abroad? The Travel goal focuses on practical, real-world vocabulary you'll actually use when exploring a new country.

What You'll Learn:

  • Restaurant and food vocabulary
  • Directions and transportation terms
  • Hotel and accommodation phrases
  • Emergency and health-related words
  • Shopping and money expressions

Best for: Tourists, digital nomads, study abroad students, and anyone planning an extended trip.

💼 Business: Communicate Professionally

Need to conduct meetings, write emails, or network in another language? The Business goal emphasizes professional vocabulary and formal communication.

What You'll Learn:

  • Corporate and industry-specific terminology
  • Meeting and presentation vocabulary
  • Email and written communication phrases
  • Negotiation and sales language
  • Professional etiquette expressions

Best for: Business professionals, entrepreneurs, remote workers, and anyone working in multilingual environments.

📚 Exams: Ace Your Test

Preparing for TOEFL, IELTS, DELF, TestDaF, or DELE? The Exams goal focuses on academic vocabulary and the specific word lists commonly found in standardized language tests.

What You'll Learn:

  • Academic and formal vocabulary
  • Abstract and conceptual terms
  • Test-specific word lists (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
  • Complex grammar structures
  • Writing and essay vocabulary

Best for: Students, university applicants, certification seekers, and anyone taking standardized language tests.

🎯 General: Build a Strong Foundation

Not sure which path to choose, or just want to learn for fun? The General goal provides a well-rounded vocabulary covering everyday situations and common conversations.

What You'll Learn:

  • Everyday conversational vocabulary
  • Common phrases and idioms
  • Basic to intermediate grammar
  • Cultural expressions
  • All-purpose practical words

Best for: Hobbyists, casual learners, people learning for personal enrichment, or anyone starting their language journey.

How to Choose Your Goal

Still not sure? Ask yourself these questions:

Why am I learning this language?

Your motivation will guide your choice.

When will I use it?

Immediate needs (travel next month) vs. long-term goals (career advancement).

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What context will I use it in?

Casual conversations, professional settings, or academic environments?

Pro Tip

You can always change your learning goal in the MioWords settings. Start with one, and if you find you need different vocabulary, switch it up! Many users even alternate between goals as their needs evolve.

Ready to Start?

No matter which goal you choose, the most important thing is to start. MioWords will guide you through your personalized vocabulary journey, one word at a time. Download the app today and choose the path that's right for you!

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