Distinction - Words & Phrases

English Vocabulary in Use

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone

iPhone

Welcome to the Distinction world. Distinction is an innovative vocabulary book series that includes carefully selected words and phrases that native speakers frequently use on a daily basis but are rarely encountered in typical ESL materials. Get full access to the Distinction series including natural example sentences, native speed audio, origins, detailed explanations, all in one app. Experience fast-paced learning through spaced repetition based Study Mode. Completely ad-free. One-time fee per Distinction and no subscription. It can be used offline. Try Distinction App to embark on a new journey of English learning. Features: ・Get full access to the Distinction series anytime, anywhere. ・Vocabulary selection and example sentence creation conducted in collaboration with 5 native English speakers (3 Americans, 1 Australian, 1 British). ・Access 2130 carefully selected words and phrases that native speakers frequently use on a daily basis but are rarely encountered in typical ESL materials (2130 is the total of Distinction I, II, III, IV, V, Structures). ・Access 4520 practical example sentences (4520 is the total of Distinction I, II, III, IV, V, Structures). ・Read origins and detailed explanations of all of the included words and phrases. ・Check the meaning of words and phrases in English. ・Speak naturally with IPA phonetic symbols modified in line with sound reductions and liaisons. ・Create your own study plan based on your time availability and a daily vocabulary target. ・Enjoy studying as if you were playing a game. ・Stay motivated with streaks, levels, and XP. ・Achieve efficient memorization with spaced repetition based Study Mode, which reminds you of vocabulary when you’re about to forget it (Active Recall). ・Get the in-app certificate by successfully completing your study plan. ・Search for words throughout Distinction. ・Practice your pronunciation with speech recognition (available only for main vocabulary, excluding Structures). ・Filter, play, and shuffle audio. ・Get the full picture of your study progress through comprehensive graphs and statistics. ・One-time fee per Distinction, no subscription. ・Try all functions for free* ・Can be used offline without worrying about traffic. *Limited to 100 words + 7 structures. You can unlock all words/structures through In-App Purchases.

  • 4.8
    out of 5
    63 Ratings

・Added support for iOS 26’s new “Liquid Glass” design. ・Fixed minor bugs and improved stability. Distinction App will continue to support your vocabulary growth. If you enjoy using the app, we’d really appreciate your support with a 5-star review on the App Store.

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  • Seller
    • Hidekazu Kato
  • Size
    • 358.1 MB
  • Category
    • Education
  • Compatibility
    Requires iOS 14.1 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 14.1 or later.
    • iPod touch
      Requires iOS 14.1 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
  • Languages
    • English and Japanese
  • Age Rating
    4+
  • In-App Purchases
    Yes
    • Distinction I $19.99
    • Distinction Structures $19.99
    • Distinction II $19.99
    • Distinction III $19.99
    • Distinction VI $19.99
    • Distinction IV $19.99
    • Distinction V $19.99
  • Copyright
    • © 2025 Tokyo App Dev.