1,100 words your students actually retain
A daily vocabulary app aligned to 11+ and KS2 requirements. Spaced repetition schedules every review automatically. You get a class dashboard without marking a thing.
Why most vocabulary teaching doesn't stick
The research
“Distributed practice” (spaced repetition) is rated the #1 most effective learning technique by Dunlosky et al. (2013, Psychological Science in the Public Interest). The Education Endowment Foundation recommends structured vocabulary instruction with repeated exposure over time.
It's the same science behind Anki and Memrise — used by millions of learners worldwide to retain vocabulary long-term. Verbalise applies this proven method specifically to KS2 English vocabulary.
How it works
Each child gets a personalised daily session. The app introduces words, tests them six ways, and automatically revises at the right intervals. Here's what that looks like:
- Clear definition written for children
- Memory tip to aid recall
- Illustrated picture for visual learners
- Audio pronunciation (tap to hear)
- Example sentence showing the word in context
- Synonyms (4,300+ across all words)
- Antonyms (900+ across all words)
Meaning test
Recall the definition — mirrors SATs AO2
Fill in the blank
Use in context — matches GL cloze passages
Spelling completion
Year 5/6 statutory word spelling
Synonym match
Closest in meaning — direct GL VR format
Opposite match
Antonyms — GL VR opposite meaning
Odd one out
Distinguish related words — GL VR format
Spaced repetition
Schedules reviews at the optimal time for long-term memory
Daily learning goals
Set automatically based on each child's progress
Three learning modes
Recommended (~45 words/month), Ambitious (~60), and Champion (~75) — let children control their daily pace
Progress tracking
Shows children (and parents) exactly what they've mastered
Built for 11+, SATs, and the National Curriculum
Every word and test type maps directly to what your students are assessed on. This isn't generic vocabulary — it's the exact language KS2 children need.
11+ Verbal Reasoning (GL & CEM)
Our six test types directly mirror GL format: synonyms, antonyms, cloze, odd-one-out. For CEM, the depth of 4,300+ synonyms and contextual usage builds the vocabulary breadth those papers demand.
KS2 SATs Reading
SATs papers increasingly ask “What does the word X suggest?” (AO2). Children with strong vocabulary score significantly higher on these questions. Verbalise trains meaning-in-context through fill-in-the-blank and example sentences.
National Curriculum Spelling
Spelling completion tests cover Year 5/6 statutory words. Children practise spelling in context, not isolated lists — matching how they'll encounter words in writing and exams.
Supports EIF Quality of Education
The EIF expects teaching “designed to help learners remember in the long term.” Spaced repetition delivers this. Low-stakes assessment, adaptive challenge, and independent practice also align with what Ofsted evaluates under Quality of Education and Personal Development.
10 minutes a day. No prep from you.
Assign it as homework, use it as a morning starter, or add it to an intervention timetable — it works however your school day is structured. The app differentiates automatically, so every child gets what they need without you creating separate resources.
Your teacher account is free — full access, no expiry, no credit card. Student licences are available at discounted class and school rates.
Try it now
Download free — 50 words, all features
See the full learning experience yourself: spaced repetition, all six test types, and progress tracking. No account required.
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