Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab
Hidekazu Kato Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Hidekazu Kato. Rated 4.8/5 from 25 ratings. Requires iOS 14.1.
- Rating
- 4.8
- 25 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 340 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 6
- 2026 · v1.2.0
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About Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab
You know the basic words, but longer texts still feel hard — and the right words still don't come when you need them in conversation. Distinction 2000 is an English learning app that helps you turn the words you already know into reading ability and real conversation. It combines academic English and practical everyday English in one balanced learning experience. Instead of stiff textbook sentences, it teaches core vocabulary through natural, practical examples created with ten native speakers. Includes 2,000 headwords, 6,554 total entries including related words and idioms, 2,442 example sentences, 40 academic reading topics, and 40 snapshot topics. It helps you build not only vocabulary, but also the background knowledge that makes reading, listening, and communication easier. 【What makes Distinction 2000 different】 • 2,000 essential words for building a stronger English foundation • 6,554 total entries including derivatives, related words, and idioms • 2,442 practical example sentences created with 10 native speakers • Natural and slow audio for every word and sentence • 40 academic reading topics to strengthen reading comprehension • 40 snapshot topics covering everyday conversation and wider world knowledge • Countable/uncountable labels for all nouns • IPA phonetic symbols for main entries, including related forms • Fully offline once downloaded — study on your commute, on flights, or abroad without using mobile data 【App features】 • Study Mode based on spaced repetition and active recall • Personalised study plans based on your time and goals • Automatic review of weaker items • Fast search across headwords, example sentences, and explanations • Speech recognition for pronunciation practice (main entries only) • Audio filters, autoplay, and shuffle • Progress tracking with graphs and statistics • Streaks, levels, XP, and completion certificates 【Pricing】 • Free to try — first chapter included • One-time purchase, no subscription • No external ads
Ratings & reviews
4.8
25 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.2.0 · Updated October 6, 2026
Now available on iPad. See the list and the details side by side on a larger screen. 【New Features】 - The app now supports iPad. On a wide iPad screen, the list appears on the left and the details on the right, so the screen no longer switches every time you choose a word or a section. - The sidebar takes you straight to “Focus Study” (Today’s Learning / Proficiency / Ratings) and “Saved Items” (Bookmarks / Notes / History). - A bar with the tabs and search has been added at the top of the screen. It also adapts when you split the screen or resize the window. 【Improvements】 - Various minor issues have been fixed. 【Notice】 - Learning data can be transferred to the app on another platform. A backup must be created beforehand. If you notice any issues or have suggestions, please feel free to send them to us through the “Feedback & Requests” form.
App privacy
The developer, Hidekazu Kato, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
- Contact Info: Email Address
- User Content: Audio Data
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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