Speaking uses practice minutes. Minutes come from benefits (platform grants) and points (subscription or packs). See Points and benefits.
This page only answers where practice minutes can come from. Amounts, expiry, and availability always follow the App and campaign pages (Help does not hard-code numbers).
In one sentence
DodoTalk may grant benefit minutes via welcome trial, level checks / live pair, invites, check-ins, and campaigns. You can also use subscription points or buy point packs. Practice spends soon-to-expire benefits first.
Ways to earn
| Way | Typical condition | Usually becomes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-up / welcome trial | Finish registration | Benefits | Common for new users; follow on-page rules |
| Free level check / level check | Finish acquisition or in-App check (completion rules follow product) | Benefits (incl. invite two-sided rewards when enabled) | Website entry: Website entries |
| Live pair (acquisition) | Invite a friend to finish a pair; their later subscribe may grant more | Benefits | Same “complete + subscribe” shape as placement invites; details in App |
| Invite friends | Share invite link; friend signs up and completes the required action | Benefits | Home cards may show minutes; website stays vague (“benefits”) |
| Daily check-in / practice incentives | Complete practice that counts toward check-in | Benefits or points (per App) | See Check-ins, points, and benefits |
| Campaign / redemption code | Enter a code or claim on a campaign page | Benefits | Often time-limited |
| Subscription monthly points | Active subscription | Points | Unused monthly points may reset next month |
| Buy point packs | Pay for packs | Points | Purchasable; not the same as benefits |
| Family / Teaching allocation | Parent or Teacher Pro allocates from a pool | Minutes for members | See Allocate practice minutes |
Spend order
- Soon-to-expire benefits first
- Then subscription points
- Then purchased point packs
Can still practice = unexpired benefits + available points. The Speaking tab can show points and benefits separately.
Role tips
| Role | Tip |
|---|---|
| Personal | Use trial and invite benefits to build a daily habit, then decide on a subscription |
| Parent | Claim on the main account, then allocate minutes to the child account; children cannot use LINE for member login |
| Teacher Pro | Prefer pool minutes for learner tasks; learners should rarely buy on their own; re-checks and summaries stay in the Web App |
Common mistakes
- Expired benefits ≠ points gone — check ledgers separately.
- Website “rewards” ≠ a fixed monthly minute number — follow App cards and campaigns.
- Only repeating website mini-checks — limited upside; habits live in practice loops.
- Expecting child accounts to claim LINE benefits — member accounts cannot sign in with LINE; parents claim, then allocate.
If…
- Can still practice shows 0: check expired benefits and monthly points; buy a pack or wait for check-in / campaigns. See Practice FAQ.
- Ledger looks wrong: Me → Points & benefits, filter by date; contact support with screenshots if needed.
- Need membership tiers: Membership tiers, Minutes pool and top-ups.