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Learn English with Vocabuo

Whether you are moving abroad for work or studying for a Cambridge exam, Vocabuo helps you build real English vocabulary from the content you already love.

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Features

Smart Flashcards

Learn words in context with sentences, audio and definitions.

Smart Flashcards

Speak & Listen

Practise pronunciation with native audio on every card.

Speak & Listen

Website Reader

Turn any website into flashcards as you read.

Website Reader

Ready-made Lists

Official A1 to C2 word lists, ready to study.

Ready-made Lists

YouTube Player

Learn words directly from YouTube videos.

YouTube Player

How Vocabuo Can Help You Learn English

Much of what makes English hard is vocabulary: the phrasal verbs that mean nothing on their own, the words borrowed from a dozen languages, the spelling that never quite matches the sound. Vocabuo tackles this by letting you learn words that you actually need, then bringing them back at the right moment.

Instead of grinding a list that has nothing to do with your life, you bring English to the app, a video you watched, an email from your employer, an article about your new city, and tap the words you do not know. They become flashcards, and spaced repetition brings each one back right before you would forget it. In a few weeks that becomes real English vocabulary you can use.

What You Can Learn

Watch English YouTube and save words as you goPlay any English video inside the app and tap words in the subtitles while you watch. Each word you tap becomes a flashcard, so you learn from real English spoken by native speakers.
Study the exact Cambridge levels, A1 to C2Vocabuo comes with ready-made word lists for every level, so you practise precisely the vocabulary the Cambridge exams expect at A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.
English you actually need for workPaste in a job ad, a work email or a contract and turn it into flashcards. Learn the words for your trade, your paperwork and your workplace instead of a generic textbook.
Read English news, books and articlesOpen any website or eBook in the built-in reader and tap the words you do not know. The translation, pronunciation and an example sentence appear instantly.
Grammar that actually sticksEnglish tenses, phrasal verbs and those irregular plurals become dedicated grammar cards, reviewed on the same schedule as your vocabulary until they feel natural.
Hear how every word soundsEvery card comes with native pronunciation, so you build your ear for English stress and those tricky silent letters from the very first day.

Turning videos, articles and your own texts into lessons is what Vocabuo does best, there is a whole page on how it works over on learning from content you love.

Study the Exact Cambridge Levels

If you are working towards a certificate, the Cambridge English exams follow the CEFR exactly, so a B1 Preliminary is simply certified B1 English, and B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency line up the same way. Vocabuo gives you a ready-made word list for every level from A1 to C2, matched to what each exam expects, so you can practise precisely the vocabulary you will be tested on.

Not sure where you stand yet? Our guide to the CEFR levels walks through what A1 to C2 mean and how the Cambridge exams line up with them, so you can pick the right list and start on the words that matter for your level.

English for Work and Everyday Life

The English you need for a job on a construction site is not the English you need for a nursing shift or an office. That is why Vocabuo lets you build your own vocabulary from the words around you: paste in the safety briefing, the shift schedule, the message from your landlord, and learn exactly those words rather than a one-size-fits-all list.

Ten minutes a day is enough. The app keeps your reviews short and timed so the words stay in your memory, turning the odd gap in your day into steady progress.

150,000+ Downloads ❤️

4.7 average rating from 1,327 App Store and Google Play ratings.

Ease of use is smooth. Includes C2 level vocabulary which is rare. Highly recommend.

František

Definitely worth the subscription. Looks great. Easy to use. Neat integration with built-in e-reader, text analyser, browser, YouTube viewer and AI tutor, so analysing content and creating flash cards is easy. System for flagging words you already know works well so it’s ideal for intermediate learners as well as beginners. Option to type or speak answers makes sure you really know a word. Spotted issues with a couple of sample sentences but they’re easy to report. Some format problems with text analyser but it’s actively under development. Still worth five stars

majid

I've been passionately learning different languages ​​for over 10 years. Spaced repetition suits me very well, and therefore computer-assisted learning works perfectly for me. I've tried at least 10-15 different apps and programs. This app is the first one I really like for my smartphone. It's actually very simple, but all the others are more like gimmicks. Thanks to the developer!

Malte

Exactly what I was looking for, with features I wouldn't have even thought of. Awesome app, great aesthetic and swiping makes it fun 10/10

Owen

I'm using it for German and it's perfect! I'm using the free version and I have no problem, the premium features are extra things that you can buy if you want, but if you can't pay them now you'll still be able to learn the flashcards! It doesn't make it useless for people who don't pay and have lots of great additional features for those who pay! Very useful and fun, congratulations to the developers and hope they add more languages in the future😊👏🏻👏🏻💐

Lucía

This is an excellent app if you are familiar with the language already, this app is not for beginners, since this app is a vocab trainer and not an all around language course, so if you are looking to expand your vocab, I really recommend this app!

language arts

I found, for the first time in my life, an app that I really like. I’m already 27 years old.

Vongo

I really like this style of learning. It's a very easy to use application. Very usable even on the free tier. The app uses AI extensively, but I don't think this is a bad use of it.

Jakub

I've been using this app to extend my Spanish vocabulary and it's really enjoyable. I like the AI generated explanations and how is it easy to add new words you want to practice. Including the ones that appear in examples sententes you find while studying other words.

Bálint

I have only been using this app for a couple of weeks, but the combination of flash cards which are great for recalling vocabulary and the fact that you can add YouTube videos and pull useful from that, as well as a number of other features, makes it one of the best on the market for me.

Psilvquinn

I can see my progress every day, love how it adapts to what I forget. Finally a language app that gets me.

G.eis

Great little app clearly built with an ai first approach which many incumbents don't have. Can get translations on the fly and build up my vocab in a structured and unstructured way by adding words I encounter in my life as I go. Top stuff. Would like to see a wider variety of generated sentences when learning a word so I can see it in slightly different contexts. Additionally, when asking for the llm description of the word I'd like to have it compared to other synonyms in example sentences. So you can get the real context of when one word is used over another.

Shiesb

So I know you're not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but I'll admit that what drew me to this app and it's keeping me there is that I like looking at it. It has a retro but modern aesthetic that I really like. And I'm focusing on that aspect for this review because there are many apps that perform the same function -- flashcards to learn vocab. So for me, what makes this one stand out is that I like looking at it haha

Sonjabean

Finally a well developed app that uses spaced repetition system and simple flashcards to help you extending your vocabulary while you are learning a language. Great UX and you also have AI chat to practice with.

Lysla4

I really love using Vocabulary Flashcards Vocabuo. It’s a fantastic app for building vocabulary with flashcards and AI assistance. The interface is clean and easy to use, and it has helped me improve my vocabulary efficiently. Highly recommended

Sezarm7

This app has a great potential. It has built-in features such as audio, image for each vocabulary. The audio sounds much better than those AI sound in Anki app. It had all the good features for language learning such as repetitions. The extra features such as loading YouTube videos’ subtitles are not very useful at the moment since I always encounter loading errors. The web page reading is a bit clumsy to me too. Overall, this app is the best app to learn vocabulary (compared with all kinds of apps I’ve tried so far). I especially love the interface, which is very neat and easy to follow. I hope they can improve the import part (for YouTube and foreign websites) since this is where you can learn the most authentic languages!

Nicoletta_French

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Vocabuo is free to download and use indefinitely. The free version gives you access to core features including flashcards, spaced repetition and the content reader. Premium unlocks additional features for learners who want to go further.

You can currently learn Spanish, German, French, Italian, English and Swedish. Each language comes with CEFR-certified word lists from A1 beginner level all the way up to C1 advanced.

Duolingo is built around short gamified lessons designed for beginners. Vocabuo is built for people who are serious about reaching fluency, more specifically intermediate learners who have outgrown beginner apps. Instead of leaderboards and points, Vocabuo focuses on real vocabulary acquisition through spaced repetition and learning from content you already naturally consume on your own. Read our full Vocabuo vs Duolingo comparison here.

Both apps use spaced repetition but they serve different types of learners. Anki is highly customisable but requires significant time and skill to set up and maintain. Vocabuo comes with already-made CEFR word lists, audio, images and example sentences out of the box and adds features Anki doesn't have at all, like the built-in YouTube, website or e-book reader and the AI grammar tutor Pawlyglot. You will find a more in-depth comparison here.

Yes, Vocabuo uses a real spaced repetition algorithm that schedules each word at the exact moment you are about to forget it. This means you spend zero additional time reviewing words you already know and maximum time reinforcing the ones that actually need work. It is one of the most evidence-backed methods in language learning research.

This is one of Vocabuo's most unique features. Yes, you can watch YouTube videos, browse websites and read eBooks directly inside the app. Open your content in the Collections tab, tap any word you don't know and Vocabuo instantly shows you the translation, pronunciation, example sentences and then you can save it as a flashcard with one click. If you want to get the most out of the content reader, read our step by step guide.

Vocabuo is perfect for intermediate and advanced learners who feel stuck and frustrated with beginner apps. If you already know the basics but struggle to expand your vocabulary, understand native content or simply elevate your language skills, Vocabuo is designed exactly for that stage of learning.

Vocabuo is primarily a vocabulary app but it goes beyond just word lists and flashcards. It includes dedicated grammar cards to help you understand how the language actually works. It also comes with Pawlyglot, a built-in AI language tutor you can ask any grammar question in plain language. What makes Pawlyglot especially useful is that if you write your question in your target language, it will correct your mistakes as it answers, so you're practising grammar and getting help at the same time.

Vocabuo supports a wide range of native languages so you can learn in your mother tongue. Currently supported native languages include English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Czech, Polish, Slovak, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Ukrainian, Russian and Croatian. More native languages are being added over time. If you'd like to request a language, write us at petr@vocabuo.com.

Pawlyglot is Vocabuo's built-in AI language tutor. You can ask it any grammar or vocabulary question in plain language and it will explain it clearly. If you write your question in your target language, Pawlyglot will also correct any grammar or spelling mistakes, making it a great way to practise writing while you learn. You can also customize your Pawlyglot directly in the app's settings.

No. Vocabuo comes with thousands of ready-made flashcards with audio, images and multiple example sentences. However, if you want to create your own flashcards, you absolutely can. On top of that, you can also create your own cards from YouTube videos, websites and eBooks by simply tapping words you don't know.

Vocabuo covers all CEFR levels from A1 complete beginner through to C1 advanced. Each word list is certified and structured so you always know exactly where you are and what to learn next.

Japanese is not currently available in Vocabuo. Right now you can learn Spanish, German, French, Italian, English and Swedish. If Japanese is your target language, feel free to send us a message at petr@vocabuo.com. We take language requests seriously when building our roadmap!