Listening
Hear each word in passages and stories, then pick its meaning.
- Match by ear
- Word Recognition
- Retention
Master Vocabulary with Playful Challenges
Lexis Lift is an English vocabulary app with flashcards and games for listening, speaking, reading and writing. Pick a ready-made set or make your own, then practise a few minutes a day.
Four core skills
Practise vocabulary through listening, reading, writing and speaking
Every word you learn is practised in all four skills, so you can hear it, understand it, spell it and say it.
Reading
Read definitions and clues, and find the word that fits.
- Match
- Word Search
- Word Scramble
Writing
Spell it, type it fast, and build whole sentences in English.
- Spelling
- Write
- Translation
Speaking
Say words and sentences aloud; the app listens and checks them.
- Pronunciation
- Dictation
- Role Play
One word, many ways to learn it
Flashcards
Flip a card, hear the word and see what it means.
Match
Tap a word, then tap its definition.
Word Search
Read the clue, then trace the letters of its word.
Write
Type the right word before the shark reaches you.
Word Recognition
Hear a short passage and pick the meaning of its word.
Translation
Read a sentence in your language, build it in English.
Pronunciation
Pick the sound that is the word, then say it yourself.
Dictation
Hear a sentence and say it back. The app checks your word.
Role Play
Chat with Lexi the cat using the words in your set.
Retention
Listen to a whole track, then answer three questions.
Swipe for more →
Your study buddy
Meet Lexi.
Lexi is the Lexis Lift cat. It plays along in every game and keeps learning light and fun.
- Cheers you on when you get a word right
- Chats with you in Role Play
- Dances when you keep your streak going
Start now
Ready-made sets. Start right away.
Over 150 sets by topic — travel, work, health, technology and more — from the Oxford 5000 word list, by level from A1 to C2. Or make your own set and share it with a link.
Sign up for free
A little every day
Small habits. Words that stay.
Each round takes a few minutes. Your streak and stars bring you back, and the words you miss most come round again.
Start learning
Speak with confidence
Say it out loud. Know you got it.
When you speak, the app listens and tells you whether it heard your word, so you practise saying it, not just recognising it.
Try it free
In your own language
English, explained in your language.
Translation, Role Play and Dictation give their sentences in Vietnamese or the language you choose, so you understand at once, without a dictionary.
Start for free
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexis Lift free?
Yes. Sign up and learn for free with the sets, flashcards and games. Two advanced activities, Role Play and Retention, are part of Premium.
Can I use Lexis Lift on my phone?
Yes. Lexis Lift runs in the browser on your phone, tablet or computer, with nothing to install.
Which levels is it for?
Beginners to advanced learners. Sets are levelled on the CEFR scale from A1 to C2; you choose your level when you start and can change it at any time.
Can I make my own word sets?
Yes. Make your own sets, keep them in folders and share them with friends by a link.
Which languages does it translate into?
Vietnamese and many others. Choose your mother tongue in Settings, and Translation, Role Play and Dictation use it.
Ready to learn new words?
Sign up in a minute and start with your first set.
Sign up for free