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Publishing standards

How we keep MeloLingua guides trustworthy

This policy explains how we source claims, refresh pages, handle corrections, and disclose when tools assist drafting — so you can judge our guides the same way we write them.

Effective:

Last updated:

Owner: MeloLingua Editorial Team

Sources first

Primary research & named citations

Dates visible

Published & last-reviewed on every guide

Corrections fast

Factual fixes without a ticket queue

Human sign-off

No publish-only automation

01

Source standards

We treat language-learning claims like lab notes — reproducible, citeable, and honest when the evidence is thin.

  • Primary research, peer-reviewed journals, and established acquisition references take priority over blog roundups or unattributed stats.
  • Product comparisons use hands-on evaluation criteria documented in the article (story depth, audio quality, speaking loop, level labeling).
  • When studies conflict or sample sizes are small, we say so in plain language instead of picking the number that reads best.
  • Every statistics-heavy article links to its sources inline or in a dedicated citations block at the bottom.
02

Update cadence

Freshness is a feature. Guides that thousands of learners rely on get re-read before they go stale.

  • High-traffic hubs and comparison pages enter a rolling review queue — typically every 90 days or sooner when a product changes.
  • We bump the last-reviewed date when claims, pricing, feature lists, or cited studies change materially.
  • Minor copy edits (typos, clarity) may ship without a date change; anything that alters advice or evidence does.
  • Retired pages redirect or carry a clear notice when the method or product they describe is no longer recommended.
03

Corrections policy

If we got it wrong, we fix it in place and tell you what changed.

  • Factual errors — wrong CEFR labels, mistranslated examples, misquoted studies — are corrected as soon as we verify the report.
  • Reader reports go to [email protected] with the URL, quoted passage, and preferred source when you have one.
  • Substantive corrections update the page’s last-reviewed date. Severe errors may include a short correction note at the top of the article.
  • We do not silently delete embarrassing mistakes; we correct them.
04

AI-assisted drafting

We may use AI tools to outline or draft sections. Nothing goes live without a human editor owning the final text.

  • AI assists with structure, first drafts, and research aggregation — never with unchecked statistics or anonymous quotes.
  • A named editor verifies facts, reads example sentences aloud, and aligns tone with MeloLingua’s story-first method.
  • We do not present machine-generated testimonials, fabricated user stories, or synthetic “expert” personas.
  • Founder experience notes explain product reasoning from first-hand learning and are labeled separately from learner outcome case studies — see <a href="/blog/why-i-built-melolingua-around-real-life-stories" class="font-bold text-[#EA7036] underline">why Melolingua was built around real-life stories</a> for an example.
  • If an article’s workflow materially changes, we update this policy — not bury the change in a footnote.
05

Affiliates & conflicts

MeloLingua is our product. Comparisons still aim to help you choose — not to pretend we are neutral about our own app.

  • When we compare MeloLingua to other apps, we state evaluation criteria up front and link to alternatives fairly.
  • Affiliate or referral links, if present, are labeled. They never determine ranking order inside a comparison table.
  • We do not accept payment to alter editorial conclusions on melolingua.com guides.
  • Partnerships that could affect coverage are disclosed on the relevant page.
06

Scope & intent

Our content educates and recommends workflows. It is not individualized professional advice.

  • Guides describe general language-learning practice for adult learners. They are not medical, legal, immigration, or clinical speech therapy advice.
  • Level labels (A1–B2) are heuristic bands — your tutor, classroom, or exam prep may use different thresholds.
  • Pronunciation and speaking drills supplement live conversation; they do not replace feedback from a qualified teacher when you need one.
  • Always verify visa, school, or certification requirements with official sources in your country.

Answers

Policy FAQ

Q01

How do I report an error in a MeloLingua article?

Email [email protected] with the page URL, the sentence or stat in question, and a link to the source you believe is correct. We verify and correct factual errors promptly, and update the last-reviewed date when the substance of the page changes.

Q02

Does MeloLingua use AI to write blog posts?

We may use AI tools to help outline or draft content, but a human editor always fact-checks, rewrites for clarity, and approves the final version before publication. We never publish unchecked statistics or synthetic testimonials.

Q03

How often are guides updated?

High-traffic guides enter a rolling review cycle, typically every 90 days or sooner when a compared product changes. The last-reviewed date on each article reflects the most recent substantive pass.

Q04

Who owns editorial decisions?

The MeloLingua Editorial Team — see the team page for expertise areas and contact routes. This policy applies to all educational content on melolingua.com.

Apply this policy

See it on every article

Blog posts and language hubs link here from the byline block — reviewed by the MeloLingua Editorial Team, with publication dates you can cite.

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