01 / REVIEW
Make the connection
Choose a topic and work with a small learning list. See each word, check its meaning and listen to its pronunciation.
Vocabulary that stays with you
Declan Words
Make words stick
Build your vocabulary with useful word lists, native-speaker audio and exercises that get you thinking. For iPhone, iPad and Android.
Download free — try the first 3 topics in every language
Explore the words, hear them and put them into practice
Inside the app
Hear it · Recall it · Know it
01 Meet the word
02 Put it into practiceReal app screenshots · Tap to explore
14 language coursesFind your next language
Native-speaker audioHear every word
Learn by doingMeaning, spelling & listening
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14 courses · First 3 topics free
A little practice, every day
Go from recognising a word
to remembering it
Give each word a little more attention. Review it, hear it and use different exercises to check what you know.
02 / PRACTISE
Come at it from every angle
Match the word to its meaning, recall it, spell it and recognise it by ear. Each exercise asks you to remember a little differently.
03 / PROGRESS
Give tricky words another go
Complete every exercise correctly and a new word takes its place. Miss an answer and you practise that word again.
A closer look
See how the learning happens
A tour through real app screens, from choosing a topic to practising by ear. Select any screenshot to enlarge.
01Find a useful topic
Start with everyday vocabulary, such as numbers, food or the weather.
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Meet the words
Read the word, check its meaning and hear a native speaker pronounce it.
03Focus your practice
Work through a manageable learning list and see which exercises still need attention.
04Recognise the meaning
Read a word and choose its meaning from the possible answers.
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Recall the word
Work in the other direction: read the meaning and choose the matching word.
06Practise spelling
Type the word yourself, using the English meaning as your prompt.
07Train your ear
Listen to the pronunciation and choose the meaning you hear.
08Work with characters
Chinese and Japanese character exercises help you complete the word one character at a time.
Your next words start here
Which language are you learning?
Every course has its own topics, vocabulary and native-speaker recordings. The first 3 topics are free in each one.
14 courses
No matching language.
Word and topic counts follow the published app catalogue. Chinese scripts and Portuguese variants are separate courses.
Start with the free topics
Get a feel for it
Before you buy
Start completely free with the first 3 topics in every language. Try the vocabulary, recordings and exercises, then decide where to go next.
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Free topics
In every language
Word lists, native-speaker audio and exercises to get you started.
Good questions
Before you get started
A few things to know about learning with Declan Words.
Ask us a question ↗What can I try for free?
The first 3 topics are free in every language. Download Declan Words on iPhone, iPad or Android, choose a language and start with its free topics. Additional content is available through in-app purchases.
Which languages can I learn?
Choose from 14 language courses: French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese in simplified or traditional characters, Italian, German, Russian, Greek, Hebrew, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese and English.
How does the learning list work?
Words are organised into topics. Start by reviewing a small learning list, usually 10 words, then work through the exercises. When you complete all the exercises for a word correctly, it leaves the list and a new word takes its place. A wrong answer means practising that word again.
Does every word have audio?
Yes. Each word has a native-speaker recording so you can hear its pronunciation while you review. Listening exercises also ask you to match the sound of a word to its meaning.
What exercises are included?
Practise matching words and meanings, recalling words, spelling and listening. Chinese and Japanese also include missing-character exercises. The available exercises depend on the language.
How much does the extra content cost?
The first 3 topics in every language are free. Open the app to see the available purchase options and the exact price in your currency before you buy.
Can I use it alongside a class or another app?
Yes. Topic-based word lists make it easy to work on useful vocabulary alongside your other learning. Use the review and exercises to give unfamiliar words some extra attention.
Is Declan Words available on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Declan Words is available for iPhone and iPad on the App Store, and for Android on Google Play. Both store links on this page take you to the app.
What is Word of the Day?
It is a free daily vocabulary email from Declan Software. Choose one or more of the 13 language courses offered in the signup form. English is available in the app but is not currently listed in the Word of the Day signup.