Simple English JP
Vocabulary, Reading & Practice
$2.99 · Designed for iPad
Practice without headphones, wherever you need to stay quiet. One purchase, no ads or sign-up. Learn offline with Japanese explanations at your own pace.
English practice without headphones.
Practise vocabulary, conversations and reading on the train, during a break or wherever you need to stay quiet. Listening exercises and audio playback are not included.
A little practice, at your own pace.
Simple English JP brings vocabulary, conversation and reading practice together on iPhone and iPad. It is designed for Japanese learners of English, from students practising between lessons to adults returning to English.
ONE PURCHASE. NO ADS.
A single purchase includes all the practice in the app. There are no subscriptions or in-app purchases, and no account to create.
START WHERE YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE
Choose a level first or start with a practice type. There is no placement test, and you can switch levels whenever you like. Choose Random for a mix of questions from your selected level.
PRACTISE IN DIFFERENT WAYS
• Fill the Gap: choose the word that fits a sentence.
• Spelling: arrange the letters to complete the missing word in a sentence.
• Word Scramble: arrange word and phrase tiles to build an English sentence from a Japanese clue.
• Flashcards: choose English → Japanese or Japanese → English, reveal the answer and judge your own recall.
• Matching: connect English words and phrases with their Japanese meanings.
• Vocabulary & Grammar: practise with multiple-choice questions.
• Conversations: choose the answer that fits an everyday exchange.
• Reading / Longer Reading: read notices, stories and other texts, then answer comprehension questions.
• Read & Answer: read a short text and choose the best response.
Word Scramble includes 900 sentences across Levels 1–3, with 300 per level.
Spelling is available at all four levels. Other activities vary by level. Level 4 includes business vocabulary and phrases, Vocabulary & Grammar and Reading practice.
UNDERSTAND YOUR ANSWERS
Multiple-choice questions include Japanese explanations, whether your answer is right or wrong. Revisit mistakes by activity type, or start a fresh practice session while keeping your existing progress. Flashcard reviews automatically use the direction marked for more practice.
FOUR LEVELS TO CHOOSE FROM
Level 1: EIKEN® Grade 4 / TOEIC® Listening & Reading Test up to 250 as a guide
Level 2: EIKEN Grade 3 / TOEIC L&R 200–450 as a guide
Level 3: EIKEN Grades Pre-2 and 2 / TOEIC L&R 450–600 as a guide
Level 4: Business English / EIKEN Grade 2 and above / TOEIC L&R 550 and above as a guide
These references are approximate guides for choosing practice material. The ranges overlap because the exams measure different skills.
PRACTISE OFFLINE
The practice content is included in the app, so you can use it without an internet connection. There are no sound effects. Explanations and vocabulary meanings are in Japanese, with English activity labels.
PROGRESS STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE
Check your answer counts, correct answers and items waiting for review on the Progress page. The app does not send your learning records to a server or sync them between devices. Depending on your device settings, records may be included in Apple's device backups. Opening external website or social media links requires an internet connection.
Simple English JP is an independent English learning app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or approved by the organisations that administer EIKEN or TOEIC. Its questions are not official exam questions, and practice results do not predict or guarantee an exam score or pass.
EIKEN® is a registered trademark of the Eiken Foundation of Japan. This content is not approved, advocated or otherwise under consideration by the Eiken Foundation of Japan.
TOEIC® is a registered trademark of ETS. This product is not endorsed or approved by ETS.
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• Added Word Scramble with 900 sentences across Levels 1–3 (300 per level).
• Build English sentences from word and phrase tiles using a Japanese clue. Check the target vocabulary and its Japanese meaning after answering.
• Choose English → Japanese or Japanese → English in Flashcards.
• Flashcard reviews remember the direction marked for more practice. Each direction is tracked separately.
Your existing learning records are retained.
The developer, Michael Bottema, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Michael Bottema
- Size
- 24.3 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- Japanese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Simple English JP
