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  1. 1

    Prepare your word list

    You need a comma-separated list of words before step 2. Two ways to get it:

    Have a screenshot? Open a free AI (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini), share the image and ask: “List all English words and phrases, comma separated.” Copy the result.

    Know the words already? Write them out comma-separated. Example: size up, hold on, run out
  2. 2

    Generate flashcards with AI

    Copy the prompt below. Open a new AI chat and paste it. Fill in the two fields at the bottom: Translation language (e.g. Ukrainian, Spanish — or "none" to skip) and Words — your comma-separated list from step 1. The AI returns cards in word&definition format — ready to paste into Budling.

    Copy this prompt:

    I want you to act as an English teacher helping me create study flashcards. I'll give you a list of English words or phrases. For each one, respond in this exact format:

word/phrase&short definition. "Example sentence with ___ replacing the word/phrase." native_translation

Rules:
* No spaces around &
* Replace the target word/phrase with ___ in the example sentence
* Keep definitions short (1 sentence)
* Keep examples natural and realistic
* native_translation = translate only the word/phrase itself into the language specified below — no brackets or parentheses
* If the language is "none", omit the translation entirely
* Output each card on a new line
* No numbering, no bullet points, no extra text
* Preserve the original word/phrase exactly as provided

Example output:
negotiate&To discuss terms and reach an agreement. "The two parties sat down to ___." домовлятися
gullible&Too willing to believe what others say. "He was ___ enough to trust the fake email." довірливий

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Translation language: [your language here, e.g. Ukrainian / Spanish / French — or "none" to skip]

Words:
[paste your comma-separated words here]
  3. 3

    Paste into Budling

    Click the button below to create a new set. Switch to the "Bulk Paste" tab, set "Between term and definition" to "& Ampersand" and "Between cards" to "New line". Paste the AI output — cards appear instantly. Hit Save.
Create a new set →
  1. 1

    Open My Sets

    Tap "My Sets" in the navigation, then hit the "+ New set" button.
  2. 2

    Name your set

    Give it a clear title (e.g. "IELTS Academic Vocabulary"). Add an optional description so others can find it.
  3. 3

    Add cards

    Type the term in the left field and definition in the right. Hit Enter or the "+" button to add another row. Paste from clipboard to add multiple at once.
  4. 4

    Set visibility

    Toggle "Public" to let anyone find and study your set. Keep it private for personal use only.
  5. 5

    Save and study

    Hit "Save set". Your set appears in My Sets immediately. Tap "Study" to start your first session.
  1. 1

    Open a set

    Navigate to any flashcard set you own or have saved.
  2. 2

    Tap Live

    Select the "Live" study mode from the set detail page.
  3. 3

    Share the room code

    A 6-character room code appears. Share it with friends via chat, link, or QR code. They join at budling.net/live.
  4. 4

    Wait in the lobby

    See players appear in the lobby as they join. The host controls when the session starts.
  5. 5

    Start and compete

    Tap "Start" to begin. Cards appear for everyone simultaneously. Answer faster to score higher. Results and XP are awarded after the final card.
  1. 1

    Open the Achievements page

    Tap "Achievements" in the sidebar. Every achievement is shown — earned ones are highlighted, locked ones appear dimmed so you know what to aim for.
  2. 2

    Study to unlock Study achievements

    Complete sessions to earn milestones like First Steps (1 session), Consistent (10), Regular (50), and Veteran (100). Card totals unlock Century (100 cards), Five Hundred (500), Scholar (1,000), Dedicated (5,000), and Master (10,000).
  3. 3

    Build streaks

    Study every day to grow your streak. Week Warrior (7 days), Fortnight (14), and Month Warrior (30) unlock automatically when you hit each milestone.
  4. 4

    Grow and evolve your pet

    Hatch an egg, evolve through 5 stages, then rebirth for bonus XP. Each milestone grants its own achievement — Hatcher, Evolved, Ascended. Rebirth milestones: First Rebirth (1), Reborn (3), Eternal (5), Transcendent (10).
  5. 5

    Collect cards and build sets

    Cards drop after each study review. Earn rarity badges: Rare Find, Epic Pull, Legendary, Holo — plus depth badges for 5 and 10 Holos, 10 Legendaries, 50 Epics. Quantity tiers: Curator (10), Archivist (50), Grand Curator (100), Master Archivist (200), Vault II (250), Grand Vault (500). Build sets to unlock Creator, Builder, Librarian, and Grand Library.
  1. 1

    Connect your account

    Go to Settings → Telegram section. Tap "Connect Telegram" — it opens @budling_bot with a pre-filled link command. If the deep-link doesn't open, use the backup code shown and send /link <code> to @budling_bot.
  2. 2

    Set your timezone (important!)

    The bot defaults to UTC. If you don't set your timezone, notifications will arrive at the wrong local time and quiet hours won't work. Send /timezone Europe/Kyiv (replace with your city) to @budling_bot right after connecting. Full list: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tz_database_time_zones
  3. 3

    Configure review time and quiet hours

    Send /reviewtime 21 to get your daily review at 21:00 local time. Send /quiethours 22 8 to silence notifications from 22:00 to 08:00. Overnight windows (end < start) work automatically. Send /quiethours 0 0 to disable.
  4. 4

    Word of the Hour

    Every hour (outside your quiet window) @budling_bot sends a card from your set. The word or definition is hidden behind a spoiler — tap to reveal, then rate Hard / Good / Easy. Your FSRS schedule updates automatically.
  5. 5

    Daily Review

    At your chosen review time, the bot sends up to 20 cards due for spaced repetition. Tap ✅ Know it or ❌ Don't know for each card. Your progress syncs back to Budling. At session end, you can review more cards if any remain.
  6. 6

    MCQ Challenge (Mon / Wed / Fri)

    Three times a week at noon the bot runs a 5-question multiple-choice quiz. Pick the correct word from 4 options — earn XP for each right answer.
  7. 7

    Bot commands

    /settings — toggle features on/off /timezone Europe/Kyiv — set your timezone /reviewtime 21 — set daily review hour /quiethours 22 8 — silence 22:00–08:00 /set — pick which card set the bot uses /stop — pause all notifications /test woh|review|mcq — trigger any feature instantly
Go to Settings →
  1. 1

    Go to the level test

    Open budling.net/quiz. No sign-up needed.
  2. 2

    Answer the screener questions

    5–6 questions cover a wide range of levels to detect your zone (A1–B1, B1–C1, etc.).
  3. 3

    Complete the adaptive deep questions

    16 targeted questions refine your exact level within the zone. Pick the best answer for each.
  4. 4

    Read your result

    You'll get your CEFR level (A1–C1) plus recommended grammar topics to study next and a link to create a Budling account to track progress.
Take the test →
  1. 1

    Browse or filter by level

    Open /grammar and filter by CEFR level (A1–C2) or search by keyword to find the topic you need.
  2. 2

    Read the formula and examples

    Each topic shows the structure formula, positive/negative/question examples, and usage notes with common mistake warnings.
  3. 3

    Check irregular verbs and phrasal verbs

    Visit /grammar/irregular-verbs for 120 verbs in all 3 forms (base, past simple, past participle) grouped by pattern. Visit /grammar/phrasal-verbs for 80+ phrasal verbs by CEFR level with meanings and examples.
Open grammar guide →
  1. 1

    Export from your current platform

    Quizlet: open a set → ⋯ menu → Export → Tab between Term and Definition → Copy. Anki: File → Export → Notes in Plain Text (.txt). Any app: save as a .csv file with two columns (term, definition).
  2. 2

    Create a new set in Budling

    Go to My Sets → "+ New set". Give it a name.
  3. 3

    Open the import panel

    Click "Import" at the top of the cards editor.
  4. 4

    Paste or upload

    Paste your copied text directly, or drag-and-drop a .csv or .txt file. Budling auto-detects tab, comma, or semicolon separators.
  5. 5

    Review and confirm

    Preview the parsed cards. Fix any rows that split incorrectly, then hit "Import X cards" to add them all at once.

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