The Right Tools Make All the Difference
Vocabulary builders, spaced repetition flashcards, grammar explorers, and speaking practice tools — free to use, designed for real learners.
Language Learning Tools
Spaced repetition flashcards built for language learning. Review words at the optimal interval to move them into long-term memory. Create custom decks or use curated vocabulary sets for Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, and more.
- ✓Spaced repetition algorithm (SRS)
- ✓Audio pronunciation
- ✓Custom deck creation
- ✓Progress tracking
A new word every day — with example sentences, audio, etymology, and cultural context. Available for 15+ languages. Build vocabulary passively over time without structured study sessions.
- ✓15+ languages
- ✓Example sentences
- ✓Audio pronunciation
- ✓Email or notification delivery
Read authentic texts in your target language with instant word lookup, grammar explanations, and vocabulary saving. Paste any text — news articles, recipes, song lyrics — and read it with support layer active.
- ✓Instant word lookup
- ✓Grammar notes
- ✓Vocabulary saving to flashcards
- ✓Difficulty estimation
Record yourself speaking and compare to native examples. Tone detection for tonal languages (Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai). Pronunciation scoring and feedback on specific problem sounds.
- ✓Tone detection
- ✓Pronunciation scoring
- ✓Native speaker comparison
- ✓Problem sound tracking
Structured vocabulary lists organized by frequency, topic, and proficiency level. Start with the 1,000 most common words, then build domain vocabulary for travel, business, food, relationships, and more.
- ✓Frequency-ranked lists
- ✓Topic-based sets
- ✓CEFR-aligned levels
- ✓Export to flashcards
Interactive grammar reference for all major languages. Search by rule, explore conjugation tables, understand particle usage, and see real examples from authentic texts. Not a textbook — a tool you actually use.
- ✓Conjugation tables
- ✓Particle guides
- ✓Authentic examples
- ✓Rule explanations
Honest Note on External Tools
The language learning ecosystem is rich. Some external tools genuinely help and we're not going to pretend otherwise:
The gold standard for spaced repetition. Highly customizable, free desktop app. Steeper learning curve than our tool but worth it for power users who want full control.
Excellent for maintaining a daily streak and light vocabulary review. Not sufficient as your only learning method, but useful as a low-friction daily touchpoint.
Powerful for reading authentic content with integrated word lookup and vocabulary tracking across many languages. Our immersion reader covers similar ground for common languages.
Combine Tools with a Tutor
Tools handle repetition and reference. Tutors handle the rest — real conversation, error correction, cultural nuance, and personalized feedback. Here is how to combine them effectively:
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the tools free?
All core tools on Unox are free to use. Some advanced features — larger flashcard decks, extended immersion reading sessions, detailed pronunciation analysis — are included with a Unox subscription. Free access gives you full functionality for daily practice.
Can I learn a language with tools alone, without a tutor?
Tools can take you a long way — particularly in vocabulary and reading. But most learners plateau without real conversation practice and personalized feedback. Tools are best used as a supplement to regular lessons: they accelerate the parts of learning that benefit from repetition and self-study, while your tutor handles the parts that require a real human.
Which tool is best for a complete beginner?
Start with Vocabulary Builder to learn the most common 300–500 words in your target language. Combine this with Flashcards (SRS) to review them daily. Word of the Day adds passive exposure. Once you have a basic vocabulary foundation — typically after 4–6 weeks — speaking practice and the immersion reader become far more useful.
Tools Work Better with a Tutor
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