Interactive Arcade for English Learners

English vocabulary games for iPhone & iPad

Turn words from your real books, EPUBs, movies, and TV subtitles into fun, interactive word games. Meaning Match and Spelling Forge test your recognition and active recall on iPhone with dynamic levels and tactile haptic feedback.

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TeakReader Library Arcade screen on iPhone showing Meaning Match and Spelling Forge word games.

Beyond generic word puzzles

Most word games test trivia, not the English words you need to learn.

Traditional word games like crosswords, anagram puzzles, or random wordle clones use arbitrary dictionary lists. They might entertain you, but they don't help you understand the novel you're reading or the English movie you want to enjoy.

TeakReader's Arcade is different: every level is built from your own library. As you read books or import subtitle vocabulary, the words you haven't mastered become playable questions in Meaning Match and Spelling Forge.

Meaning Match game level selection screen in TeakReader on iPhone.

Two ways to train

Designed for fast recognition and deep active recall.

Mastering a word requires both understanding its meaning when you see it and reproducing its spelling accurately. TeakReader targets both cognitive pathways with distinct gameplay modes.

Quick recognition

Meaning Match

Match definitions and translation clues against 4 options. Fast, focused rounds to test semantic understanding.

  • Clue-driven word recognition
  • Dynamic 10-word levels
  • Trophy ratings and replay options
  • Highest-frequency unmastered priority
Meaning Match gameplay on iPhone showing definition clue and word options.
Active recall

Spelling Forge

Construct words letter-by-letter from jumbled tiles. Sharpens spelling memory and active vocabulary production.

  • Interactive letter-tile assembly
  • Tactile iPhone haptic feedback
  • Auto-advance on correct spelling
  • Reveal hints when stuck
Spelling Forge gameplay on iPhone showing scrambled letter tiles and definition clue.
Spelling Forge solved word screen with green confirmation state on iPhone.

Engineered for iOS

Tactile haptics, instant response, and seamless flow.

TeakReader's games are built for iPhone and iPad. When you tap letter tiles in Spelling Forge, native haptic feedback gives each letter a physical feel. Instant auto-advance moves you seamlessly through the round as soon as you assemble the right spelling.

Every round connects directly to your cloud-synced account. Practice during a quick 2-minute break, earn trophies, and track your solved words archive across your library.

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The complete vocabulary loop

How reading, watching, and gaming work together.

Every word you encounter in TeakReader flows into one unified vocabulary memory that powers your reading analytics and game levels.

01

Read & Watch

Import EPUB books, explore Project Gutenberg classics, or study movie and TV subtitle vocabulary.

02

Uncover Priority Words

TeakReader automatically extracts unmastered words, ranked by frequency and CEFR difficulty.

03

Play Dynamic Levels

Jump into the Arcade. Meaning Match and Spelling Forge serve levels generated from words you actually encountered.

04

Master & Retain

Solved words move to your mastered archive, automatically boosting your comprehension stats across the entire app.

Progress you can measure

Baseline placement and your mastered words archive.

New to TeakReader? Start with a quick vocabulary baseline assessment (such as Top 2,000 or Top 5,000 words) so your game levels don't waste time on basic vocabulary you already know.

As you score perfect rounds in Meaning Match and Spelling Forge, words move into your Mastered Solved Words archive. You can inspect your mastered vocabulary at any time, review difficult items, or restore words back to active practice if you want another round of reinforcement.

Spelling Forge level overview showing mastered word counts and dynamic levels on iPhone.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What word games are available in TeakReader?

TeakReader includes two built-in word games: Meaning Match (definition-to-word recognition) and Spelling Forge (active-recall letter-tile spelling puzzle). Both games generate dynamic levels using words from your reading and subtitle library.

How are the game levels created?

Levels are dynamically generated from your highest-frequency unmastered words across your EPUB books, Project Gutenberg classics, movies, and TV subtitles. As you master words or import new material, your levels automatically refresh.

How does Meaning Match work?

Meaning Match presents a definition or translation clue and four word choices. You pick the matching word to test fast recognition and semantic recall under round-based scoring.

How does Spelling Forge work?

Spelling Forge gives you a definition clue and scrambled letter tiles. You tap the tiles to assemble the correct English spelling, with tactile iPhone haptic feedback and instant feedback.

Do the games synchronize with my reading and watchlist?

Yes. Levels are built directly from the unmastered words in your library books and subtitles, prioritizing high-frequency vocabulary across your collection.

How do the games connect with my library?

Arcade games test the words you encounter in your reading and watching. Words you solve in Meaning Match or Spelling Forge are saved to your Solved Words archive and cleared from future levels.

Is TeakReader available on iOS and iPadOS?

Yes. TeakReader is available for iPhone, iPad, supported Apple Silicon Macs on the App Store, as well as Android on Google Play.

Ready to read

Level up your English vocabulary with real word games.

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