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What is ToTo: Topic Today?
ToTo: Topic Today is a free daily language learning app that delivers one short reading story per day, calibrated to the learner's CEFR level (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, or C2). It supports Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Romanian, Swedish, and English. Each story is written so learners understand approximately 95% of the words — the lexical coverage threshold that research identifies as optimal for vocabulary acquisition through extensive reading (Schmitt, Jiang & Grabe, 2011). ToTo takes 3 to 5 minutes per day. It is free on Android via Google Play.
Unlike drill-based language apps such as Duolingo or Babbel, ToTo focuses specifically on reading comprehension through daily stories. This approach is grounded in extensive reading research: meta-analyses by Nakanishi (2015) and Sangers et al. (2025) confirm that regular reading of level-appropriate material improves vocabulary, reading comprehension, fluency, and overall language proficiency. ToTo is designed for learners who want to build a sustainable daily reading habit that compounds over time.
Learn languages reading stories
Welcome to ToTo
Topic Today
Daily, structured language learning through focused topics. Short, clear, and designed to fit into real life.
Coming soon to iPhone
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How It Works
A few minutes a day.
Real progress over time.
Pick your level
Choose A1 through C2. ToTo finds stories that challenge you just enough.
Read today's story
A short, focused reading on a fresh topic. New vocabulary highlighted in context.
Build the habit
Daily exposure compounds. The research shows vocabulary and fluency grow over time.
See for Yourself
Real stories. Real progress.
Every day, a new story written for your level. Toggle the full translation in your language. Track your streak.
Choose your languages
Illustrated daily topics
Stories at your level
Why ToTo Works
Built on how languages are actually learned
Stories at your level
Every story is written for your CEFR level. You understand 95% of the words — the sweet spot where learning happens naturally.
Daily habit, real results
Three minutes a day builds more fluency than occasional study marathons. Consistency compounds — vocabulary, comprehension, and reading speed all grow.
Multiple languages
Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Romanian, Swedish, English — learn one or several at once. Switch languages anytime.
Evidence-based method
Built on extensive reading research. Meta-analyses show this approach improves vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and motivation.
Questions & Answers
Common questions
ToTo currently supports Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Romanian, Swedish, and English. More languages are being added regularly based on user demand.
ToTo offers stories at six CEFR levels: A1 (beginner), A2 (elementary), B1 (intermediate), B2 (upper-intermediate), C1 (advanced), and C2 (proficiency). Each story is calibrated so you understand most of the words while still learning new ones.
Yes, ToTo is completely free to download and use on Android. An iPhone version is coming soon — join the waitlist above to get notified at launch.
ToTo focuses specifically on reading comprehension through daily stories. Instead of gamified drills, ToTo provides structured, level-appropriate reading practice grounded in extensive reading research. This approach builds vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency through natural, repeated exposure to meaningful content.
Each story takes about 3 to 5 minutes to read. ToTo is designed to fit into real life — short enough to build a daily habit, but substantial enough to make real progress over time.
Yes. Multiple meta-analyses confirm that extensive reading — reading a lot of material at your level — improves vocabulary, reading comprehension, fluency, and overall language proficiency. The key is consistency and reading material where you understand around 95% of the words. ToTo is built on this research. Read the full research evidence.
Start learning today
Three minutes. One story. Every day.
Evidence-Based Language Learning
ToTo's method is grounded in extensive reading research. Multiple peer-reviewed meta-analyses (Nakanishi, 2015; Sangers et al., 2025; Suk, 2017) confirm that regular reading of level-appropriate material improves vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency. Learners need to know around 95% of the words in a text for comfortable reading (Schmitt, Jiang & Grabe, 2011). Read the full research evidence.