FAQ’s
Who is BSL Ideal for – Target Group?
If you have exams to take and a lot of commuting and sports like going to the gym, jogging, hiking, or walking, learning with the help of BSL is ideal. It allows you to make the most of your time to study on the go and prepare for your exams.
What is a BSL Book?
A BSL book is ideal for learning on the go and is designed in hands-free mode. It consists of so-called learning sequences, which consist of at least one “photo” (e.g. script, graphic, mind map, or transcript) and an explanation in audio form. In addition, PDF documents, videos, and much more can also be integrated.
Is a BSL Book an Audio Book?
A BSL book can be used similarly to an audiobook, but offers additional benefits. You always have access to pictures, graphics, and transcripts. Audio books usually do not offer the option of customization or creating playlists. With a BSL book, on the other hand, you have this flexibility and can study specifically to pass exams. This is not possible with a conventional audiobook.
Can I Try BSL for Free?
Yes, there is a free trial version with no time limit in which you can create up to 10 learning sequences. There are also enough free AI points to test this out as well.
What is the Difference Between Web and App Version?
The app version is ideal for learning on the go. It also allows you to speak interactively with BSL books. The web version, on the other hand, is specialized in automatically creating PDF scripts for BSL books using artificial intelligence.
Why Do BSL Reduce Barriers to Learning?
It is more pleasant to go for a walk, jog, or use the time wisely when waiting for the bus or sitting on the subway instead of sitting at a desk. Moreover, it is perceived as less tiring to simply listen.
Why Do BSL Reduce Barriers to Learning?
It makes sense since our app is specifically designed for “learning on the go.” Movement and learning performance are closely linked, and it is precisely this connection that we want to consciously promote.
Can I Start Immediately and Create BSL Books Without “Training”?
It’s very easy with the app. Take a photo of your script and explain the content using the “Record” button. It’s extremely quick and very effective.
If you want to create a BSL book from a PDF using AI in the web version, the real effort is only in creating the table of contents. No AI can do that for you (currently). Once the table of contents is created, explanations, summaries, and questions are generated automatically.
80% Time Savings – What’s the Catch?
This will certainly depend a lot on whether you travel a lot, commute, jog, or walk. If so, you can make the most of BSL. Even if you use little artificial intelligence when creating the BSL books and instead use the Feynman learning technique, i.e. explain the content yourself, you will save time when dealing with large amounts of material.
Is There a Free Trial and How Long is It Valid?
Ja, du kannst die App testen. Es gibt keine zeitliche Begrenzung für diese Testphase. Du kannst ein BSL-Buch anlegen und bis zu 10 Lernsequenzen erstellen. Zusätzlich bekommst du zu Beginn kostenlose AI-Punkte, um die AI-Funktionen auszuprobieren. Indem du Videos anschaust und Freunde einlädst, kannst du weitere AI-Punkte erhalten.
How Much Does the Basic Version of the App Cost?
The basic version is available for about 8 euros per month.
Are There Different Pricing Models Depending on the Range of Functions?
Yes, there are different pricing models, but the range of functions remains constant. The main difference is the number of AI points available.
What Exactly Are AI Points?
AI points serve as currency for using AI features. We integrate the best available AI tools on the market, for whose use we also bear costs.
Do You Offer Special Discounts for Students or Teachers?
Our product is primarily aimed at students and pupils, which is why standard prices apply. We offer special versions for teachers. Please contact us directly for these.
Are the Prices to Be Paid Monthly or Annually?
Both payment methods are possible.
Do You Offer Volume Discounts if I Purchase Multiple Licenses at Once?
Yes, we offer volume discounts for schools, universities and companies.
Do You Offer Volume Discounts if I Purchase Multiple Licenses at Once?
No, the price includes access to all platform versions. This makes sense because each platform (smartphone/web app) offers its own advantages.
How is Billing Done and What Payment Options Are Available?
You can pay either directly through the App Store (as in-app purchases) or on our website.
What Are BSL Books?
BSL books structure the learning content into learning sequences. Each learning sequence consists of texts, images, videos, and an audio track that you can easily listen to on the go.
How Are the Learning Sequences Created?
You can create BSL books either manually or with the help of AI.
- Manual Method: Simply upload a photo of your learning content and explain the material by clicking on “Record” and repeating the content orally yourself.
- AI-powered method: AI can scan PDFs or photos and automatically generate explanations, summaries, questions, and audio for listening.
Which Photos and Images Can I Use Here?
You can use photos of your summaries, mind maps, notes, etc. so you can refer back whenever you want to review something or repeat it visually.
Should I Create Learning Sequences Manually or With AI?
From a didactic point of view, it is more effective to explain the learning material yourself. This will reduce your overall repetition time, so you will not save much time at the end of the day when the AI creates it. This method uses the Feynman learning technique, which is extremely efficient.
Can I Structure Learning Sequences Within a BSl Book?
Yes, in chapter.
What is the Feynman Learning Technique?
The Feynman Technique, named after physicist and Nobel Prize winner Richard Feynman, is based on the idea that you have truly understood a concept when you can explain it in simple terms. In conjunction with BSL (Bigstuff Learning), this method is used to create content in BSL books. When creating a BSL book, it is recommended to use the Feynman Technique as it helps to reinforce knowledge. Even though artificial intelligence in BSL automates many processes, explaining a concept in your own words remains a central part of learning
How Does It Work With Repetitions and Playlists?
Repetition is crucial for anchoring knowledge in the long term and making it easier to recall – that’s why our playlist function allows you to select specific sections and repeat them as often as necessary until the content is fully internalized. With individually created playlists, you can prioritize the most important topics and optimally support your learning progress.
Learning Styles – Do They Exist?
Although learning styles are scientifically controversial and there is no clear evidence of their effectiveness, they still offer valuable variety in the learning process. It is important to combine different approaches such as visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning to understand content from different perspectives. With BSL you can do just that – read texts, listen to audio, and use images to make your learning varied and more effective. In addition, BSL books are communicative because you can speak and discuss with them. (AI function)
What Does “Speaking With the BSL Book” Mean?
You can use the “Talk” button in the app (not on the web platform) to have dialogues in spoken form. This allows you to simulate oral exams, engage in intensive discussions about the learning material, and ask additional questions. In addition, your communication skills are strengthened because you have to express yourself precisely – otherwise, the “stupid” chatbot won’t understand you! 😉
What Are Hot Stuffs?
Hotstuffs are excerpts from learning sequences that contain important information such as lists for exams. These essential sections are ideal for frequent repetition. You can also create specific playlists from them.
Can I Also Add Annotations?
The added learning content can be marked at any time and supplemented with handwritten comments.
What is the “traffic Light Function?”
Learning sequences and hot stuff can be marked in red, green, or orange to indicate whether you have mastered the content or not. These color markings allow for quick selection and help create individual playlists.
Can I Also Add Videos?
Yes, you can add a video to any learning sequence. Just paste the link to the YouTube video – that’s all you have to do. Currently, we only support YouTube videos.
Where is AI Generally Used in BSL?
On the one hand, we use AI when creating BSL books. We read texts and graphics and pass the content to the AI using commands such as “Create a summary”. We then convert the result into speech.
On the other hand, you also have the opportunity to ask questions about the learning material at any time.
The AI is used for text and image recognition, explanations, question generation and voice output.
How Can I Get AI Points?
The easiest way to earn AI points is through our subscriptions. Depending on the price, you will receive more or fewer points each month.
Another option is to watch our training videos. For each video you will receive a certain amount of points.
You can also earn AI points by inviting friends.
Can I Chat With PDFs?
Yes.
What Does “Talk” Mean in a BSL Book?
You don’t have to use the keyboard; you can just speak!
Can I Use Handwritten Notes as a Photo?
Yes, our AI can also recognize handwritten notes as long as they are written fairly legibly. 😉
Why Shouldn’t I Always Use AI?
We recommend speaking yourself when creating the BSL books. This is based on the Feynman technique: if you can explain it, you understand it. Simple. It may seem more time-consuming at first, but through this learning process you will already remember much more and have to repeat less often. Plus, it will save you some AI points!
Is AI GDPR Compliant?
The use of our learning platform via API and ChatGPT is fully GDPR compliant. We only store the AI’s responses to your input on servers within the EU. When communicating with external programming interfaces, such as OpenAI, we only pass on texts and questions that cannot be linked to you in any way.
It is important to stress that you should not provide any personal information such as your name or bank details when speaking to the AI. Our goal is to enable you to learn BSL effectively without having to reveal any personal information. Your privacy is our top priority and we guarantee that no personal data will be processed.
Can You Pass BSL Books on to Friends?
Yes, you can export BSL books into a single file and then send it with whatever you want.
Can I Work Together on a BSL Book?
Yes, on the web platform you can invite “team members” and define what permissions they have. This way you can create a book together.
What Are the Limitations for Offline Use?
You can listen to, watch and expand on BSL books offline. However, please note that without internet access you will not be able to watch the embedded YouTube videos and the AI also needs internet for the questions. However, there is nothing stopping you from learning on the plane or in the mountains!
What BSl Books Can I Find in the “Library”?
Our focus is on knowledge about artificial intelligence and effective learning techniques.
What Does “Synchronize With Server” Mean?
You can download or upload books from the server, but this is not a true synchronization. If you change the book on your phone and also on the web, for example, problems may arise. You can either re-download the book or overwrite it.
Synchronizing individual learning sequences would mean that you would have to resolve “conflicts”—for example, what happens if you change the same learning unit on both the server and the smartphone? To avoid these difficulties, please make sure to only make changes on either your smartphone or the web, but not at the same time.
Can I Also Sell BSL Books?
Yes, there is a “Sell” button in the book itself. There you enter the necessary data, with the selling price being particularly important. After we have checked it, the book is published in the library, where anyone can buy and download it.
Can I Also Put Books in the Library for Free?
Yes, that is possible. Your book will go through the same normal review process.