Frequently Asked Questions

To install the flashcards on your cellphone - you first need to transfer the correct file (it's the JAR-file) to your cellphone (either wireless via Bluetooth or connect your phone to your PC, or e-mail it to yourself on your phone).

Then locate the JAR-file on your phone.

Run this application.

After you have downloaded and unzipped the .ZIP-File you see the install file (it's the .exe file (for Mac OSX it's the .DMG file)). Then follow the instructions as this video below:

This can mean that either your phone does not support this feature or that your volume is muted. Check your volume, and try to play a normal MP3 file on your cellphone. If the problem persists, contact us

Each Vocabulary flashcard application requires 1.2 MB free space.

Yes, you can still receive calls.

The flashcards will work on a phone that is Java MIDP 2.0 compliant. Almost all cellphones are Java MIDP 2.0 compliant. You can download the Test JAR File to check compatibility of your phone.

Your iPod can hold up to 1000 flashcards. That means if you load all 6 flashcard sessions - you will still have space left.

Yes, you can still listen to your favorite music whilst you're practicing your vocabulary with Just Vocabulary Flashcards. You can now also listen the pronunciation of each word.

Yes, every iPod with the Notes Feature (go to Extras -> Notes) is compatible with the Vocabulary flashcard application. The iPhone and iPod Touch are NOT compatible.

The iPod shuffle and the iPod Touch (and iPhone) are the ONLY iPods that is not compatible with the Vocabulary and Idioms flashcards.
Also the first generation iPods (no Notes feature)

There could be only 2 problems:
1. You have not imported the folder of audio files into your iTunes library, or
2. You have not yet synchronised your iPod with your iTunes library.

You have to drag and drop the pronunciation audio files to your iTunes library, the same way you add music to your iTunes library.
After that you have to transfer your audio files to your iPod (same way you would synchronize your iPod with your iTunes library)

You can use iTunes to keep track of your podcasts. It's got an in-built "podcatching" function. There are several other "podcatcher" programs (known technically as "aggregators"). Apple's "iTunes" is a well-known example and is possibly already on your computer (otherwise you can download it here for free). "Juice" is another program for managing podcasts. Each of these is a standalone program and Juice is also free. Some websites also have "podcatching" functions built-in, like Yahoo, Podnova and Odeo. (You may need to register with these sites if you are not already registered.)

Subscribing" to Just Vocabulary simply means: clicking a "Subscribe" button (in iTunes, for example). Then, you software will notify you each time we release a new lesson. Our audio podcasts are free.

A podcast is an audio or video show, which is distributed over the internet, to which you can subscribe (like a magazine) to receive the audio or video automatically on your computer.

The power of podcasting is that you don't have to check on the website whether there is a new episode. If you subscribe, the producer will let you know.
There is a myriad of subscribing options, so if RSS is not your thing, use the e-mail subscription.

Yes, off course! The name podcast might be a bit confusing. Since we offer the Vocabulary show in MP3 format - any MP3 player will allow you to listen to the podcast.

Yes, definitely. Not all words are from the GRE Wordlists, but a lot of them are. We received a lot of positive feedback from former GRE Students that used Just Vocabulary as an additional study tool.

Yes, the podcast is for free, and will remain free.
However, if you want to have all the previous podcast episodes - or you want them without advertising, we offer them for a fair price.
Since it costs money to produce the show, we have decided to sell additional, value adding shows. We continue to offer the podcast for free, but the additional Study Tools and shows are offered at a fair price.

Unfortunately you can only pay with credit cards, PayPal or Google CheckOut.