Your own deck
Pick words from Simba's dictionary or add your own, then practise them with flashcards, any of the exercises or a mixed round.
Learn English words at your level, and keep them.
Curated A2 to C2 word sets with pictures, audio and examples. Simba brings each word back before you forget it.
freckle
/ˈfrek.əl/
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a small, light-brown spot on the skin
“Her freckles get darker every summer.”
How well did you know it?
Try it: reveal the meaning, then rate the word.
All four words are scheduled.
The app would wait until each one is due. Here you can skip ahead and see the gaps grow.
The times on the buttons are the gaps Simba really uses for a new card.
Start where your English is today.
Choose your level when you start, and change it any time in Profile. Each level has its own path of word sets.
- A2Pre-IntermediateCambridge A2 Key
- B1IntermediateCambridge B1 Preliminary
- B2Upper-IntermediateCambridge B2 First
- C1AdvancedCambridge C1 Advanced
- C2ProficiencyCambridge C2 Proficiency
The last line on each step is the Cambridge English exam aimed at that CEFR level. Simba teaches the vocabulary; it does not include exam papers.
Every word comes back right when it starts to slip.
After each card you tap Again, Hard, Good or Easy. Simba picks the next review from your answer. Remember the word and the gap grows. Miss it and the word drops back a step for more practice.
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- 3 months
Turn on review reminders and Simba lets you know when cards are due.
Each set, practised five ways.
A set opens with flashcards: picture, pronunciation, examples, synonyms, word origin and a translation into your language. Then you use the same words in five exercises and finish with a round of the ones you got wrong.
- Multiple selectionMatch a word to its picture, or to its meaning when there is no picture.
- Fill in the blanksPut the right word into a real sentence.
- Word meaning matchPair each word with its definition.
- Match synonymsConnect words that mean the same thing.
- SpellingType the word from its meaning or picture.
Finish two sets and a short quiz unlocks the next part of your path.
Make decks out of the words you need.
AI deck Premium
Choose up to three topics, such as Food & Cooking or Travel & Places, and Simba builds the deck for you.
Deck from a photo Premium
Take a photo of a page, a menu or a sign, or pick one from your gallery. Simba reads the text and turns up to 20 words into a deck.
Small enough to fit in a coffee break.
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Daily goalPick a goal for each day and see how close you are.
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StreaksYour current streak, longest streak and active days, in Profile.
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RemindersOptional nudges for your next set, due reviews and your streak.
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WidgetsSee your streak or the words of your next set on the Home Screen. iPhone only.
Free to start. Premium when you want more.
Free
- One new word set a day
- One review session a day
- One custom deck with up to five words
- Pictures on starter sets
- Need more today? Watch a short optional video to lift a limit once
Premium
- No daily limits
- No videos to watch
- AI decks from topics and photos
- Every exercise on your own decks, including Spelling
- Pictures on every word
Monthly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase. The yearly plan may start with a free trial. The app shows the price and trial terms for your country before you pay, and subscriptions renew until you cancel them in your App Store or Google Play account.
Questions
Is Simba free?
You can start for free: one new word set a day, one review session a day and one custom deck of up to five words. You can lift a daily limit once a day by watching a short, optional video. Premium removes the limits and the videos.
Does it work offline?
No. Simba needs an internet connection to load words and audio, save your progress and create decks.
Will it help with IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge exams?
Simba teaches vocabulary level by level on the CEFR scale (A2 to C2), the same scale these exams report against. It does not include practice papers or score predictions.
Which phones does it run on?
iPhone and iPad with iOS 15.6 or later, and Android phones through Google Play. Home Screen widgets are available on iPhone only.
What languages does the app speak?
Simba teaches English. The app itself is available in English, Turkish, Spanish, German, French and Italian, and flashcards can show a translation into your own language.
How do I delete my account?
In the app, open Profile, then Account & Policies, then Delete Account. You can also request deletion on the web.
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