You have learned a word three times and it still vanishes the moment you need it. Flashcards keep showing you words you already know, and the hard ones get lost among them. LearnThatWord is an online vocabulary and spelling trainer built to fix that. It checks off the words you know and spends your time on the ones that need practice.
Quick facts
- Type: online vocabulary and spelling trainer, run in the browser
- Platforms: any device with internet access and a browser
- Price: a free plan, plus a premium individual plan listed at $2.49-9.50 per month with a satisfaction guarantee
- Other plans: family and organization plans
- Made by: the nonprofit eSpindle Learning
Key features
Sessions built around the words you struggle with
Your individualized learning plan presents the right words for review at the right time. Words you already know are checked off, so your effort goes to the ones that need more practice.
A guide that picks your next words
The WordGenie coach moves you through well-planned, logical steps toward the goal you chose. Goals include improving your English, winning the Spelling Bee or acing the SAT.
A full dictionary inside every quiz
The built-in Open Dictionary of English gives you pronunciations, images, usage examples, idioms, a thesaurus, synonyms and antonyms, rhymes and word-origin information. It also has translations in 37 languages, which helps English learners.
Your own word lists
You can upload your own list of words or pick a ready-made one from the word list archive. Spelling mode is part of the premium plan.
Rewards and progress tracking
Rewards, prizes and performance stats show how far you have come. Teachers can create free accounts, form classes and send words to students.
Who it's for
- Students preparing for spelling bees or the SAT.
- English language learners who want definitions and translations in their own language.
- Teachers and tutors who assign word lists to a class.
- Families and organizations, through the separate family and organization plans.
Pros and cons
- Pro: a free tier lets you try it before paying.
- Pro: the dictionary content is deep: audio, images, examples and 37 translation languages.
- Pro: revenue from the nonprofit supports its philanthropic campaigns.
- Con: the free plan limits you to 10 words per session. Premium allows up to 500.
- Con: some premium extras, such as cramming mode and a custom review cycle, are listed as coming soon.
- Con: it runs only online, so you need a connection.
FAQs
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in a browser, so you only need internet access.
Is there a free version?
Yes. The free plan has a smaller session size and normal session speed. Premium adds spelling mode, rewards and prizes, performance stats and priority speed.
Can teachers use it with a class?
Yes. Teachers can create free accounts, form classes and send words to students.
Can I study my own words?
Yes. You can upload your own list or choose one from the word list archive.
System requirements
Internet access and any modern browser.