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Learn a language, one wave at a time.

Word Waves turns vocabulary drills into a fast, playful word-matching game. Match words to their meanings under the clock, collect stars, unlock new categories, and keep the streak alive in 10 languages.

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About the app

Language learning that actually sticks.

Word Waves transforms language learning into an engaging game. Progress through levels, collect stars, and unlock new categories as you master vocabulary in your target language.

With a structured leveling system, daily streaks, motivational quotes and support for 10 languages, Word Waves is built for beginners and advanced learners alike. One quick session a day, endless progression to chase.

JPJapanese
FRFrench
ESSpanish
DEGerman
ITItalian
ZHMandarin
KRKorean
PTPortuguese
RURussian
ARArabic
In the app

A closer look at the Word Waves flow.

From onboarding to questions and progression, here are a few screens from the live app experience.

Word Waves screen showing language selection during onboarding
Word Waves screen asking the player to choose their Japanese level
Word Waves app screenshot
Word Waves app screenshot
Word Waves app screenshot
Features

Everything you need to stay on the wave.

A polished core loop wrapped around six features built to make vocabulary building feel like a game worth playing.

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Gamified learning

Match words and meanings under a time limit. Collect stars, unlock new levels, and track your achievements.

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10 languages

Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Mandarin, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Arabic. Switch any time.

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Progress tracking

Monitor accuracy, streaks, and vocabulary growth. Stay motivated with daily login rewards and goal trackers.

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Ad-free premium

Upgrade for an ad-free experience, unlimited access and advanced stats. Monthly or yearly plans.

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Daily motivation

A new motivational quote every day to keep your learning spirits high — and your streak intact.

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Secure & private

Progress and data protected with industry-standard security. See our privacy policy.

Level up

From absolute beginner to fluent enough to show off.

Start as an Absolute Beginner and progress through Beginner, Elementary and Advanced. Each level features themed categories (Animals, Food, Colors and more) and needs stars to unlock. Competitive? Chase the highest streaks and XP.

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Absolute Beginner

Everyday nouns, numbers and colors. Short rounds, friendly timers.

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Beginner

Phrases, foods and places. Star thresholds climb, streaks start mattering.

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Elementary

Themed categories, faster rounds, harder pairs. Accuracy = progress.

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Advanced

Deep vocab, tighter timers, high XP rewards. Welcome to the big leagues.

Get the app

Ready to ride the wave?

Download Word Waves on Google Play today. iOS is on the way — follow us for launch news.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What is Word Waves?
Word Waves is a language learning app that uses interactive word-matching games to help you master vocabulary in 10 languages.
How does the game work?
Match words in your target language with their translations within a time limit. Progress through levels, unlock new categories, and earn stars based on your accuracy and streaks.
Is Word Waves free?
Yes. Play for free with the core features, or upgrade to premium for an ad-free experience, unlimited access and advanced stats.
What platforms are supported?
Word Waves is available on Android today, with iOS coming soon. Progress syncs across devices.
How do I manage my subscription?
Subscriptions can be managed or cancelled through your device’s app store settings at any time.
Is my data secure?
Yes. We use strong encryption and never sell your data. See our privacy policy for details.