Vocabulary Log
Log new words you're learning by language.
Overview
The vocabulary log is a focused notebook for the new words you encounter while learning a language. Each entry pairs a target-language word with its translation, an optional example sentence, and a language tag like "fr", "es", or "ja". Unlike a generic flashcard deck, the layout is built around the question every language learner asks several times a week: "what was that word I wrote down on Tuesday?" The list is grouped, filterable, and skim-friendly so the word you need is one scroll away.
The dashboard summarises how many words you have collected, how many languages you are studying in parallel, and how many words you added today. A practice mode reveals one word at a time, hides the translation until you ask for it, and shuffles through your visible entries so you can quiz yourself without leaving the page.
How it works
Add a word by entering its language tag, the word itself, an optional translation, and an optional example sentence. Use whatever language tag you prefer, though short ISO codes like "fr" or "ja" keep the chips compact. The language filter narrows the list to one tongue at a time, and the practice button shuffles the visible words into a queue with reveal, next, and copy controls.
A sample-word loader inserts a handful of curated entries spanning French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Italian, and Portuguese, useful for trying the reveal flow before you have logged any words of your own.
Examples
- French vocabulary: Log "fr", word "épanoui", translation "fulfilled, blossoming", example "Il a l'air epanoui depuis son demenagement."
- Japanese kanji: Log "ja", word "勉強", translation "study", example "毎日日本語を勉強しています。" so the script renders inline.
- Spanish phrasal verbs: Log "es", word "echar de menos", translation "to miss (someone)", example "Te echo de menos."
- German false friends: Log "de", word "Gift", translation "poison (not a present)", example "Vorsicht, das ist Gift.", so the practice round reinforces the trap.
FAQ
Do I need to use ISO language codes?
No. The language field is free text up to forty characters. ISO codes look tidy on the chips, but "French" works just as well.
How does practice mode pick the next word?
Practice mode shuffles the currently visible words once and walks through them in that order, then reshuffles automatically when you reach the end.
Can I store non-Latin scripts?
Yes. The word, translation, and example fields all accept Unicode, so kanji, kana, Cyrillic, and Arabic display correctly.
Is the translation required?
No. Only the word is required. Some learners prefer to log a word first and add the translation only after they have looked it up themselves, which is supported.
Can I copy a word during practice?
Yes. The copy button on the practice card writes the word and translation to your clipboard so you can paste it into a sentence builder or another note.