Learn the words that unlock real conversations.
Common Words teaches the 1,000 highest-frequency words with pronunciation, translation, and real examples — in the order they actually appear in speech. A 5-minute daily habit that compounds fast.
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Today's Session
- ✓ 5 new words
- ✓ Pronunciation & audio
- ✓ Real example sentences
- ✓ Milestones at 100 / 250 / 500 / 1000
Why 1000 words?
A tiny set of words carries most of every language. The most frequent 1,000 cover the bulk of everyday speech — so learning them first is the fastest route to actually understanding what you hear.
*Approximate. Based on frequency research; coverage varies by language and context.
Coverage is approximate, based on corpus frequency research: Nation (2006); Nation & Waring (1997). Spoken-language coverage is typically higher than written.
Common words by language
Explore the most useful common words in Italian, Spanish, French, and German — a guided path that prioritises real-world frequency, with an example for every word.
Common words in Italian
Build a practical Italian core vocabulary with the top 1,000 words.
Explore Italian →Common words in Spanish
Learn the words that appear in everyday Spanish conversations.
Explore Spanish →Common words in French
Unlock French comprehension fast with high-frequency terms.
Explore French →Common words in German
Master German with frequency-first vocabulary.
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Built for momentum
Short sessions, clear milestones, and frequency-based ordering keep you moving forward.
Frequency-first
Learn the words you will actually see and hear, ordered by real language data — not by chapter.
Real examples
Every word includes a natural sentence so you learn meaning in context, not as a bare entry.
Milestone wins
Track progress at 100, 250, 500, and 1000 words to stay motivated through the early climb.
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How many words do you really need?
The most frequent 1,000 words cover roughly 72% of written text and around 84% of everyday spoken language. The second 1,000 adds only about 7 more percentage points — which is why the first 1,000 are the highest-leverage thing you can learn, and where Common Words starts.
Why frequency order instead of topics?
Topic lists feel useful but bury you in words you'll rarely meet. High-frequency words appear in every topic at once, so learning them first means almost everything you encounter already contains words you know.
Is 1,000 words "fluency"?
No — and we won't pretend it is. A thousand words gives strong comprehension and the ability to follow simple conversation. Real fluency needs more. But 1,000 is the fastest route from zero to genuinely understanding things.
Do I need an account?
No. There's no sign-up and your progress stays on your device.