TANPOKE / ENGLISH LEARNING APP
An ad-free English wordbook. Meet Tanpoke.
For EIKEN Grade Pre-2 Plus. Or just looking up a word.
Learn at your own pace and make friends with Poke.
Available on iOS / Android coming soon

Tanpoke pricing and how it works
- Ads
- 0 No advertising
- Dictionary
- Free Search every included word
- Additional study sets
- One-time purchase No monthly fees
STEP UP YOUR ENGLISH
Pre-2PLUS+Grade 3 → Pre-2 → Pre-2 Plus → Grade 2
FOR YOUR NEXT STEP
Vocabulary for EIKEN Grade Pre-2 Plus.
Which words come next after Grade Pre-2? Tanpoke includes a set of vocabulary at Grade Pre-2 Plus level for EIKEN, an English proficiency test in Japan.
Look up a meaning, check an example, and listen and answer. From flashcards to tests, study on your phone. Dictionary searches are free. Unlock a set with a one-time purchase to study by grade.
Beginner and Grade 5 sets are free. Other sets cover Grades 4, 3, Pre-2, 2, Pre-1 and 1, plus entrance-exam preparation.
LEARNING, YOUR WAY
Learn. Look up. Listen.
A wordbook for everyday learning that goes beyond memorization.
- 01 / DICTIONARY
Search over 11,000 words free
Search in English or Japanese. Check meanings, pronunciation, parts of speech, word families and usage notes in the free dictionary.
- 02 / CONTEXT
Examples, idioms and tips
See words in example sentences and learn tips for grammar, reading and listening. Build understanding beyond the individual word.
- 03 / TEST
Choose, spell, listen and answer
Switch between multiple choice, spelling, listening multiple choice and dictation to suit what you want to practice.
- 04 / REVIEW
Work on tricky words, a little at a time
Review based on your study records brings back words you are starting to forget. Keep making progress in small groups of ten.
- 05 / OFFLINE
Learn without a connection
Studying and dictionary searches work offline. Study records stay on your device. Purchases and some other actions require a connection.
- 06 / ONE-TIME PURCHASE
Buy only the sets you need
No ads and no monthly fees. The dictionary, Beginner and Grade 5 sets are free. Add only the grades or exam-preparation sets you want.

LEARN A WORD. MAKE A FRIEND.
Learn a word. Feed Poke.
Earn seeds as you study, then trade them for food and toys to care for Poke. As your friendship grows, you may find yourself looking forward to the next visit.
- 01Study vocabulary
- 02Exchange earned seeds for food and toys
- 03Play with Poke and become friends
Caring for Poke is available on iOS. Screens and features may vary by version.
TRY A LITTLE
Start with one word.
Flip a word card and give Poke a treat. Try a small taste of the learning experience here.
ONE WORD / MINI EXPERIENCE
Let's see what the word means
curious
eager to learn or know

This is a small website-only demo. It does not change your study records or seeds in the app.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
About Tanpoke
- Does it cover EIKEN Grade Pre-2 Plus?
- It includes vocabulary at EIKEN Grade Pre-2 Plus level. Dictionary searches are free, and the study set can be added with a one-time purchase.
- What can I use for free?
- Dictionary searches for all included words, Beginner and Grade 5 study, and Tea Time are free. Other grades and exam-preparation sets require payment to unlock.
- Are there ads or monthly fees?
- There are no ads or monthly charges. Paid study sets are one-time purchases. Check the in-app purchase screen for prices and contents.
- Can I download it now?
- The iOS version is available. Download it from the App Store. The Android version is in preparation.
EIKEN is a registered trademark of the Eiken Foundation of Japan. Tanpoke is not an official app of the Foundation and is not licensed by it. Grades indicate approximate study ranges and do not guarantee that words will appear in an exam.
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