Who is WordStudy for? +
WordStudy is a vocabulary specialist — not a beginner course. It fits best for learners who already know the basics (B1+ level). If you want to grow your vocabulary at your own pace, are preparing for IELTS/TOEFL, work in English, or just want to read and watch more freely — it fits.
What makes WordStudy different from other vocabulary apps? +
Three things. First — words you've mastered stay mastered, no surprise repetitions. Second — a bonus Context exercise lets you practice each word inside a real sentence, not just in isolation. Third — five different ways to add words, so whatever you're reading or watching becomes study material.
Can I add my own words? +
Yes — five ways. Pick from 40 themed collections, paste a YouTube link to extract subtitles, paste any text, scan with your camera, or just type words manually. All flow into the same study queue.
Will it test me on words I already know? +
No. When you finish a word through the 4-step cycle, it's marked mastered and leaves the review queue permanently. You'll only see it again if you choose to look it up.
How does the YouTube import work? +
Paste any YouTube URL. The app reads the subtitles, filters out words below your level, and gives you only the new vocabulary worth learning. Works with TED talks, interviews, documentaries, podcasts with captions.
What's the «context» exercise? +
After the 4-step cycle (flashcards, quiz, matching, spelling), Context is a bonus exercise: you see a real example sentence with the word missing, and you fill it in. That's how a word goes from «I recognise this» to «I can use this».
Is there a free version? +
Yes. Free tier: 4 collections, 100 YouTube words per month, the level test, and 2 exercise stages. No card required.
What's in the Lifetime plan? +
$99 one-time. All 40 collections, unlimited imports, all 6 exercises plus 3 word games, all CEFR levels, cloud sync, and every future update. No subscription, nothing to renew.
Does it work offline? +
Yes. The dictionary and your word list live on your device. Daily study works without internet. Sync runs in the background when you reconnect.
Can I cancel anytime? +
Monthly and annual subscriptions cancel from your Apple ID or Google Play settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase — nothing to cancel.
How do I delete my account? +
Either in-app (Profile → Settings → Delete account) or via wordsstudy.com/delete-account. Both wipe your data permanently.
What is the best app to learn English vocabulary from YouTube videos? +
WordStudy is built for exactly this: paste any YouTube link and it extracts the subtitles, filters out words below your level, and turns the new vocabulary into study cards — each word already with a translation, CEFR level, definition, and example sentences from a dictionary of 84,672 English words. A vocabulary specialist for B1+ learners, free on iOS and Android.
What's a good app to memorize English words and actually not forget them? +
WordStudy uses spaced repetition with one difference: once you master a word through its 4-step cycle (flashcards, quiz, matching, spelling), it stays mastered — no surprise repetitions. If you start forgetting one, the app brings it back. A bonus Context exercise has you use each word in a real sentence, moving it from «recognise» to «can use».
Which app is best for building English vocabulary for IELTS or TOEFL? +
WordStudy suits exam prep because it targets vocabulary growth at B1+: take a 15-minute level test, then add words from 40 themed collections, YouTube, pasted text, or a camera scan. Every word is CEFR-tagged (A1–C2) so you focus on the band you need. The free tier covers the level test and starter collections; no card required.
How many English words do I need to know to be fluent? +
Roughly: ~2,500 words to follow daily conversation, ~4,000 to understand most TV, and 8,000+ to think in English. WordStudy grows that vocabulary at your pace, from anything you read or watch, with a CEFR-tagged dictionary of 84,672 words.
Is WordStudy better than Anki, Memrise, or Duolingo for vocabulary? +
Different jobs. Duolingo teaches a course from scratch; Anki is manual flashcards you build yourself; WordStudy is a vocabulary specialist for learners who already have the basics (B1+) and want to grow words fast from their own sources — YouTube, text, books, or 40 ready collections — with every word pre-loaded with translation, definition, CEFR level, and example sentences, so no manual card-making.
