Learn English vocabulary that sticks

English throws phrasal verbs, collocations and irregular everything at learners — all of which make sense in context and almost none of which survive a bare word list.

What makes English vocabulary tricky

English has an enormous vocabulary and a fondness for phrasal verbs (give up, look after, put off) whose meaning you can’t guess from the parts. Collocations (make a decision, not do a decision) and irregular forms add more that has to be learned as used. That’s why in-context, spaced practice suits English so well.

The method, applied to English

10 Words teaches English the same way it teaches every language: the most common words first, each one inside a real example sentence you complete like a crossword, and every word scheduled for review with FSRS spaced repetition so it actually sticks. Ten words at a time, no deck-building, no setup.

Is English available?

Yes — English is available now. Download 10 Words on the App Store for iPhone and learn English the same in-context way: the most common words first, each inside a real sentence, with FSRS spaced repetition.

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