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.

  • Free dictionary with over 11,000 words
  • Extra sets are one-time purchases
  • Study offline

Available on iOS / Android coming soon

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Tanpoke's home screen in Japanese, with word search, review and study by grade
ACTUAL APP SCREEN / iOS

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.

  • Includes Pre-2 Plus level vocabulary
  • Examples and read-aloud audio
  • Review and tests

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.

Poke's room on a real iPhone, showing the cockatiel, furniture, friendship level and food selection in Japanese
Poke's room / Screenshot from an iPhone, in Japanese

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.

  1. 01Study vocabulary
  2. 02Exchange earned seeds for food and toys
  3. 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

Poke the cockatiel waiting for food

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.

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