About NewsyWord

We've built a better way to learn vocabulary through real-world context, making language acquisition more effective and engaging.

Journey to NewsyWord

2016

The Lightbulb Moment! ✨

That 'Aha!' moment when NewsyWord was born. Built a prototype, then life happened.

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The Quiet Years 💤

Project hibernation while life took priority.

10 May, 2025

The Grand Revival 🚀

Picked up the project with fresh determination to finally make it real.

July 2025

Early Access Live! 🎉

Early access version is now available for users.

18 August, 2025

NewsyWord is now live! 🎉

NewsyWord is now live! Get it on the App Store and Google Play now and start learning!

Development Roadmap

Phase 1: MVP (Early Access)

  • ✅ Contextual vocabulary learning
  • ✅ Basic spaced repetition system
  • ✅ Interest-based content selection
  • 🔄 Currently gathering user feedback

Phase 2: User-Driven

  • Features prioritized based on early access feedback
  • Refinements to core learning experience
  • Expanded content options
  • Performance optimizations

Phase 3: Future Growth

  • Direction determined by community needs
  • Potential social or advanced features
  • Continuous improvement based on usage data
  • Platform expansion