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ReadWrite Korean
Get comfortable with Hangul through letters, sounds, guided writing and syllable building. Start with 5 free lessons.
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ReadWrite Japanese Kana
Build your Japanese reading foundation with 35 lessons, stroke guides, audio and spaced review. Try 5 lessons in each script free.
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Declan Words
Learn words by topic with native-speaker audio, flashcards and exercises. Start with 3 free topics in every language.
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Bootstrap Grammar
Make sense of sentence patterns with plain-English explanations, audio examples and practice. Choose from six language courses.
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Listen to everyday expressions recorded by native speakers. Review and practise useful phrases across eight languages.
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LEXEphant
Turn text from your reading or lessons into a personal collection, with AI translation, generated audio and phrase analysis.
Explore LEXEphant ↗iPhone, iPad & Android* Platform availability varies by app. Phrases and ReadWrite Korean are available on iPhone and iPad.
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Try the first 3 topics in every Declan Words course. Hear the vocabulary, explore the exercises and see how it fits your learning routine.
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Which languages can I learn with Declan apps?
The suite covers French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Italian, German, Russian, Portuguese, Greek, Hebrew, English, Arabic, Dutch, Swedish and Turkish. Available apps differ by language; choose a language above to see its options.
Which app should I start with?
Start with ReadWrite Korean for Hangul or ReadWrite Japanese Kana for hiragana and katakana. Choose Declan Words for prepared vocabulary topics, Bootstrap Grammar for structured explanations and exercises, Phrases for everyday expressions, or LEXEphant to collect and study your own text.
What can I try for free?
The first 3 topics in every Declan Words course are free. Bootstrap Russian, Korean, Chinese, French, Spanish and Japanese Grammar each include the first 10 topics free. ReadWrite Korean includes the first 5 lessons free. ReadWrite Japanese Kana includes the first 5 hiragana and first 5 katakana lessons free. Visit the app pages or store listings for other free content and purchase details.
Are the apps available on iPhone and Android?
Declan Words and LEXEphant are available on iPhone, iPad and Android. Bootstrap Grammar supports these platforms for Russian, Korean, Chinese, French and Spanish. Japanese Grammar, Phrases, ReadWrite Korean and ReadWrite Japanese Kana are available on iPhone and iPad. Each language page shows the appropriate store links.
Does one purchase unlock the whole suite?
No. These are separate apps with their own purchases. Each ReadWrite and Bootstrap Grammar app offers a one-time full-course purchase. Words and Phrases have in-app purchases, while LEXEphant uses subscriptions for full access. Your store shows the current terms and local price.
Which languages have a Bootstrap Grammar course?
There are Bootstrap Grammar apps for Russian, Korean, Chinese, French, Spanish and Japanese. Each has its own course page, topic list and download links.
Is the audio recorded by native speakers?
Declan Words and Phrases use native-speaker recordings. Bootstrap Grammar includes audio examples alongside its explanations and exercises. ReadWrite Korean includes more than 450 recordings; ReadWrite Japanese Kana includes 386. LEXEphant generates audio with AI for the words and phrases you add.
Can I use these apps alongside a class?
Yes. Use prepared vocabulary and grammar topics to support your lessons, listen to phrases for extra practice, or collect the words from your class in LEXEphant.
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Read a few introductory topics from our companion books, then continue with audio and exercises in the app.