Advanced English words
Practice words for more precise expression and stronger reading comprehension, one short lesson at a time.
Vocab First · Advanced English vocabulary
Better words.
Before you scroll.
Vocab First is an iPhone app for English speakers who want a richer vocabulary and more precise expression. It puts a short word lesson before selected distracting apps: learn a word, recall it later, then unlock.
Subscription required after any eligible introductory trial.
- Made for iPhone
- Advanced words
- Apple Screen Time
How it works
Learn. Recall. Then unlock.
Use a habit you already have as a cue to learn. Choose your apps, allow Screen Time access, and set your unlock duration.
Choose your distracting apps
Select the apps you tend to open without thinking. Vocab First uses Apple Screen Time to place a learning step before access.
Learn now, recall later
Study a word with its meaning, pronunciation, and examples. On a later visit, answer a recall question about the previous word, then learn the next one.
Start your timed unlock
Complete the word step to unlock all your selected apps for the duration you chose. When the window ends, the learning step applies again.
Main features
Make room for a richer vocabulary.
Meaning and context
Explore definitions, pronunciation, example sentences, and parts of speech to understand how a word is used.
Practice remembering
Recall questions bring back a previous word, so your practice includes remembering as well as reading.
Your apps, your settings
Choose which apps to protect and how long an unlock lasts. Change your selection as your routine changes.
An optional pause
Set a pause after an incorrect answer if you want an extra moment to focus. A wrong answer does not permanently block progress.
See your progress
Track learned words, activity streaks, and recall accuracy. Return to your word library to revisit what you have learned.
Who is Vocab First for?
You speak English.
You want more precise words.
Built for people who already use English and want to expand their vocabulary for everyday conversation, work, reading, and writing.
People who want to express more
Build a wider choice of words for the ideas you want to explain in conversations, meetings, or writing.
Readers and curious minds
Get familiar with advanced words you may meet in books, articles, and discussions.
People who scroll on autopilot
Put a small learning step between the urge to open an app and the time you spend in it.
Good to know
Before you get started.
Is Vocab First for learning English from scratch?
Vocab First focuses on advanced English vocabulary for people who already speak English. It helps you practice word meanings and recall as part of your phone routine. It is not a beginner English course.
Does Vocab First block every app on my phone?
You choose the apps to protect through Apple Screen Time. Completing the learning step opens a timed unlock window for your selected apps. Protection depends on Screen Time permission and iOS behavior.
Do I need a subscription?
Yes. Vocab First requires an active subscription after any eligible introductory trial. Plans, local prices, trial eligibility, and renewal terms appear in the app before purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple account.
Give your next app opening a purpose
Learn a word before you scroll.
Choose your apps. Practice advanced words. Build a small learning habit into your day.
Subscription required after any eligible introductory trial.