Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab

Build reading & spoken English

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.

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First chapter free, offline. Build reading and spoken English with natural examples, slow & natural audio, 40 academic + 40 snapshot topics. No ads, one-time. You know the basic words, but longer texts still feel hard — and the right words still don't come when you need them in conversation. Distinction 2000 is an English learning app that helps you turn the words you already know into reading ability and real conversation. It combines academic English and practical everyday English in one balanced learning experience. Instead of stiff textbook sentences, it teaches core vocabulary through natural, practical examples created with ten native speakers. Includes 2,000 headwords, 6,554 total entries including related words and idioms, 2,442 example sentences, 40 academic reading topics, and 40 snapshot topics. It helps you build not only vocabulary, but also the background knowledge that makes reading, listening, and communication easier. 【What makes Distinction 2000 different】 • 2,000 essential words for building a stronger English foundation • 6,554 total entries including derivatives, related words, and idioms • 2,442 practical example sentences created with 10 native speakers • Natural and slow audio for every word and sentence • 40 academic reading topics to strengthen reading comprehension • 40 snapshot topics covering everyday conversation and wider world knowledge • Countable/uncountable labels for all nouns • IPA phonetic symbols for main entries, including related forms • Fully offline once downloaded — study on your commute, on flights, or abroad without using mobile data 【App features】 • Study Mode based on spaced repetition and active recall • Personalised study plans based on your time and goals • Automatic review of weaker items • Fast search across headwords, example sentences, and explanations • Speech recognition for pronunciation practice (main entries only) • Audio filters, autoplay, and shuffle • Progress tracking with graphs and statistics • Streaks, levels, XP, and completion certificates 【Pricing】 • Free to try — first chapter included • One-time purchase, no subscription • No external ads

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【New】 You can now A/B-compare natural and slow playback in an instant. Press and hold an English word or sentence to open a panel where you can switch playback modes and adjust speed on the spot. You can also change the speed from Settings, and your choice is saved across sessions so you can pick up right where you left off. Listen to the same sentence in slow and natural back-to-back to catch every subtle linking and rhythm. 【Improvements】 Fixed a few minor bugs. If you'd like to listen to example sentences and collocations more carefully at your own pace, give this update a try. If you're enjoying the app, a review on the App Store would mean a lot to us.

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Seller
  • Hidekazu Kato
Size
  • 1.2 GB
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
Copyright
  • © 2026 Tokyo App Dev.