At Perlego, we’ve always believed that the best advice about how to use the platform comes from you.
Whether it’s a student preparing for a dissertation, an apprentice juggling work and study, or a lifelong learner pursuing their latest hobby, everyone has a different reason for choosing their next best read. Over a million readers worldwide use Perlego. We asked our community how they use Perlego day to day and what advice they have for new readers.
William, a teacher in the US preparing for his PhD, told us how the breadth of our library and flexibility within the app have changed the way he studies:
“Since I’m not affiliated with a university, Perlego is the only affordable way for me to access a wide range of academic literature related to my research interests. I can explore topics I never would’ve had access to otherwise.”
Mindi, a design professional and history enthusiast, uses Perlego to explore her favourite eras:
“I use it mostly for personal interest. I love Tudor history, and there are titles here I’ve never found anywhere else. It’s helped me reconnect with learning, just for fun.”
Whether you’re pursuing a specific academic program, like William, or learning for fun, like Mindi, Perlego allows you to read widely for less.
Studying smarter, not harder ✨
One thing we heard consistently from our community is that Perlego makes studying easier. Between finding reliable sources, organising notes, and managing references, learning can be overwhelming, but Perlego can help make it feel lighter.
Archie, a management apprentice in the UK, told us:
“Throughout my apprenticeship, I had to write several essays with Harvard-style references. Perlego became my best friend; everything I needed was in one place, and it took the pressure off.”
Others have discovered that having thousands of books in one space changes how they think. Fernanda, a PhD student in Germany, said:
“Most of my Master’s thesis references came from Perlego. The variety of sources made my research stronger; I could explore ideas without wasting time searching elsewhere.”
Flexible Reading 🤸♀️
Not all learning happens sitting at a desk. More and more people are using Perlego to increase their knowledge while commuting, cooking, or while taking their dog for a walk.
One of the most-loved features among these multitaskers is Read Aloud.
Arlin, an International Relations student from the US, explained:
“Perlego helped me finish my assigned reading twice as fast. With Read Aloud, I could take notes or even do chores while listening. It made studying feel a lot more natural, like having a study partner reading with me.”
What we learned from our learners 👨🏫
Every learner we spoke to has found their own rhythm; some highlight every paragraph, others listen on the go. Some use Perlego to prepare for exams; others read purely out of curiosity. And that’s the point. Learning doesn’t follow one path, and reading doesn’t have to either.
We are bombarded with headlines that people don’t read anymore, but our community is proving them wrong. When barriers to reading are removed, we see our learners read voraciously!
As Hannah, an apprentice from the UK, told us:
“Perlego urged me to be more open-minded with my assignments. It fits naturally into my studies; everything I need is in one place. It’s not just that the content is good, it’s that the experience makes you want to keep reading.”
From all these stories, one thing is clear: there’s no single way to learn, only the one that fits you best
So now, if everyone uses Perlego differently, how will you make it yours?
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