A private journal that helps you build an active, expressive English vocabulary from the words you already read.
How it works
A quiet loop that fits how you already read and think — no flashcard grind.
Save a word or phrase with the sentence you found it in — straight from your phone, or from any web page with the browser companion.
Journal your thoughts and notes right beside the words you have saved, so new vocabulary stays connected to your own thinking.
Now and then a thoughtful prompt, drawn from your own words, nudges you to use them — turning passive words into active ones.
What you get
Save words and phrases with the sentence they came from — shared from your phone, or grabbed from any web page.
Write notes and reflections in a private space, right next to the vocabulary you have captured — growing your words and processing your thoughts in one place.
Every so often, a gentle question drawn from your own words invites a short answer — quietly moving words from passive to active.
Short, timed writing sessions build the speed and flow of real expression — not just recognition.
Private beta
Vocabulary Journal is an Android app currently in private beta. It's free to join — leave your email and I'll let you know when a spot opens up.
Coming soon to Google Play · No spam — just one heads-up when it's ready.
From the blog
I recognize thousands of words when I read, yet fall back to the same simple ones when I speak or write. Here is why that gap exists, and the one habit that finally started to close it.
Build an active vocabulary from what you already read — and start expressing exactly what you mean.
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