Ms. Kyoka Saito, University student

I got my qualifications using WordEngine!
I used WordEngine in my university classes over a two year period. I wanted to obtain the C Grade on the United Nations Associations Test of English, and Grade 2 on the Tourism English Proficiency Test. I studied with WordEngine as much as my schedule allowed, and even during the summer and winter breaks. On school days I did 100 correct responses, and on breaks I did 600 or 700 a day. Soon I was ranked number one for Speed Points and Correct Responses on the WordEngine website, and by the springtime I was able to pass Grade 2 of the Tourism test. Just a short time later I also got the C Grade that I dreamed of getting on the United Nations test. I was happy to see many of the words I learned with WordEngine on the tests I took. Earlier this year I graduated from my university and I got the job I really wanted. I truly appreciate WordEngine for helping me reach my goals.

Ms. Ai Kato, age 26, Photographer

I've started to feel that my vocabulary ability is improving.
Having good communication between the photographer and models is very important for taking great photos. I always feel uneasy when I shoot foreigners. So, I decided to go study abroad. In New York I want to improve my English, photographic technique and sense. I want to expand my career possibilities.
My study abroad counselor recommended the WordEngine to me for TOEFL preparation. I was worried at first since I hadn't studied English for a long time. I looked at some vocabulary books and there were so many difficult words… I like WordEngine's TOEFL course because it contains basic words and I can start at my level. To increase my contact with English as much as possible, I'm trying to study with WordEngine every day only in English. These days I see fewer words that I don't know when I study with TOEFL preparation books. So, I've started to feel that my vocabulary ability is improving. I will keep working hard to make my dreams come true.

Mr. Y. A, age 19, University student

Quick and no waste. I can focus on just the words I need.
For TOEFL preparation I bought a TOEFL vocabulary book with 3000 words but I realized that there were quite a few words that I already knew well. I felt that it was a waste. With WordEngine the initial vocabulary test checks my vocabulary ability first and allows me to focus on just the 930 words that I really need to study. I like that I can save my time and go quickly without stress. I think WordEngine is an efficient system.

Ms. Chiaki Kikuchi, University student

I got my best score ever on TOEIC!
My first TOEIC score at university was even lower than the 625 I scored back in High School. Then my university class started using WordEngine. I was asked to complete 250 correct responses each week, for 15 weeks. After that I got my best TOEIC score ever; 750 points! I was also practicing for an English Speech Contest and I think WordEngine really helped me for that. I was able to express myself clearly, and I won third place in the contest! Even in my daily conversations I feel words I learned with WordEngine coming naturally out of my mouth. Spaced repetition is a great way to improve vocabulary skills!

Ms. Kanako Mine, age 20, University student

Great to see the words I studied in the TOEIC test!
The best thing about the WordEngine is that you are given focused training in the course of your choosing. After studying for two months, I took the TOEIC and felt the WordEngine helped a great deal because I saw many words that I had studied. I felt great each time I came across a word that I had seen in WordEngine. I always ran out of time but this time, thanks to WordEngine, I did not have any problems with vocabulary and got through the entire test with a score of 645! I'm going to keep trying to get even higher score.

Ms. Yuri Nohara, age 20, University student

Because the same words repeat, I felt that I thoroughly learned them.
When I was studying for university entrance exams, I learned a lot of English vocabulary. However, since that time I have somehow forgotten it. With the WordEngine after you study a word once, you study it again each time you are about to forget it. Thus, you are not cramming but thoroughly learning each word. Because I have studied each word many times, I feel like I have acquired these words and increased my vocabulary.

Mr. A. H, age 21, University student

As focusing on only unknown words, even I could do it.
I had only two weeks before my TOEIC. I chose WordEngine because it lets me focus on words I don't know. I studied really hard and finished learning all 820 of my missing words. In the next TOEIC test I almost didn't have any trouble with vocabulary and could complete the test with some extra time left. As a result I scored 220 points higher than my first try!

Mr. Shusuke Ikeuchi, age 25, Travel agency

It shows me the path to reach my goal. It's like my personal coach.
I often exchange English emails with foreign counterparties and keenly feel my lack of vocabulary. Vocabulary is really important, and it's more important for beginners than other level learners. I can definitely say it's true from my experience of studying abroad. You can communicate just by stringing words together.
Traditionally people have studied vocabulary by themselves with a book. Since it all depends on your own effort, it's hard to continue. With the WordEngine, you can set a goal and the system visually shows you your progress and supports you to achieve it. That's its biggest advantage. It's like my personal coach. I also like that I can stay motivated since I can see how other people are doing compared to me in the Rankings.

Mr. Takahiro Kaneko, age 27, System engineer

I can read technical English documents, but I can't read general ones. Nowadays you can look anything up and contact anyone through the internet. As long as you can speak English, though. My company has not introduced English as an official language, but you never know what will happen in the future. To increase my career options, I thought I should study English.
I wasn't sure how I should begin. I just thought that I should start by studying vocabulary, so I started using the WordEngine. I'm really busy at work. WordEngine only takes a few minutes to do so that was one good advantage for me. I've been able to continue doing 10 minutes a day comfortably. I can see how other people are doing in the Rankings which has been a good motivator for me. After starting the WordEngine, I feel that my reading ability is gradually getting better. As I read I'm naturally learning new words. I think the WordEngine and reading complement each other.

Mr. A. K, age 28, Office worker

Surprisingly, learning vocabulary also improved my conversation skills.
I knew I should start studying English for many years but never started. I just didn't have the guts to go to a conversation school. One day I found the WordEngine and lightheartedly got started. The price was reasonable too. I only studied vocabulary and did not do any conversation training. However, I noticed that I've started spontaneously using many new words that I have never used before. I'm surprised that learning vocabulary improves conversations skills too.

Mr. R. Y, age 17, H.S. Student

It helps me stay focused.
I've been using WordEngine for my vocabulary learning. WordEngine is like a quiz master game so it helps me stay focused because if I miss a word it will be sent back to the beginning. I tried a vocabulary book but I couldn't really concentrate. I tend to just read it to read. Even it's a computer, learning with someone helps me keep motivated.