What does it mean?
See the word in bold and pick the right definition out of four.
overwhelmed
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Learn English from the shows you binge.
Your next episode is your next lesson. 🍿 WordLens pulls the words that actually matter out of real TV dialogue and turns them into quick, 10-question quizzes.
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reluctant
adjective · appears 4× in this episode
“I was reluctant to tell her, but she deserved to know the truth.” — Drama series · S01 E03
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The problem
You're memorising words nobody actually says.
Most vocabulary apps teach English that lives only inside the app. Then you turn on a show and understand half of it.
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Sentences from nowhere
“The cat is reading a potato.” Grammatically fine. Useful never.
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Endless word lists
Hundreds of words with no story, no voice, no reason for your brain to keep them.
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Learn, forget, repeat
You cram on Monday and it's gone by Friday, because you never saw the word again.
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Study feels like a chore
When practice has nothing to do with what you love, motivation doesn't last a week.
The WordLens way
Real words. Real dialogue. Real progress.
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Words from the episode
Every question is built from a line of real dialogue, so you learn English the way people actually speak it.
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Tuned to your level
WordLens adjusts difficulty from your answers, so every session sits just above what you already know.
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Reviews that stick
Words you miss come back in daily and weekly reviews, right when you're about to forget them.
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Fun enough to keep going
XP, streaks and progress per episode turn five minutes a day into a habit you'll want to keep.
How it works
Pick a show. Take a quiz. Then binge.
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Pick a series
Browse the catalog and drill into seasons and episodes.
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Choose an episode
Each episode comes with the vocabulary worth knowing from its dialogue.
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Play a 10-question quiz
Meanings, fill-in-the-blanks and definition matches with instant feedback.
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Review & level up
Track progress per episode and come back to the words that need more practice.
Three ways to learn a word
Every word, from every angle.
Recognise it, recall it, and use it. Each question keeps the original line of dialogue on screen.
Say it yourself
Type the missing word from the sentence. Stuck? Use a hint or reveal the answer.
“Don't ______ me, I'm telling you the truth.”
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Find the word
Read the definition and tap the word that fits it.
To stop trying to do something difficult
Why it works
Built on how languages are actually learned.
Recall
Testing beats re-reading
Pulling a word out of memory strengthens it far more than looking at it again. That's why WordLens quizzes instead of showing lists.
Roediger & Karpicke, Psychological Science, 2006Spacing
A little, often
Reviews spread out over days lead to much better long-term memory than cramming in one go. Daily and weekly reviews do the scheduling for you.
Cepeda et al., Psychological Bulletin, 2006i + 1
Input you care about
We acquire language from input that's understandable and just slightly above our level, and it works best when it's genuinely interesting.
Krashen, Principles and Practice in SLA, 1982
For intermediate learners and up
From “I get the gist” to “no subtitles.”
WordLens is made for learners from B1 to C1 on the CEFR scale. A short placement quiz finds your starting point.
B1
Intermediate
Follow the main story and everyday conversations.
B2
Upper intermediate
Catch jokes, idioms and faster dialogue.
C1
Advanced
Understand nuance, slang and subtle wordplay.
C2
Proficient
Pick up the rare words even native speakers look up.
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Earn XPfor every question you answer
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Keep your streakwith a few minutes a day
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Save wordsto revisit whenever you like
FAQ
Questions? We've got answers.
Does WordLens stream TV episodes?
No. WordLens is a vocabulary practice app. It uses lines of dialogue to teach words in context, and you watch your shows wherever you normally do. WordLens isn't affiliated with any TV network or streaming service.
What level do I need to be?
WordLens is designed for intermediate to advanced learners (CEFR B1–C1). If you can follow simple conversations in English, you're ready.
Which platforms will it be on?
WordLens is launching soon on iOS and Android.
How long is a session?
A quiz is 10 questions, usually just a few minutes. Perfect before an episode, on the bus, or while the kettle boils.
Do I need an account or an internet connection?
Yes to both. You can sign in with email or Google so your progress, streaks and saved words follow you. You can delete your account at any time.
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Your next episode can teach you English.
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