Basic English · 850 words

Speak English with just 850 words

Speak850 teaches Basic English — the famous method created by linguist C. K. Ogden: a small, carefully chosen core of 850 words that can express almost any everyday idea. Learn it in your own language.

A complete 14-week course · 22 languages · One-time purchase, no subscription

The method

A small core that says almost anything

In 1930, linguist C. K. Ogden chose 850 words that, used well, can express almost any everyday idea. Master this core and you can communicate right away — then grow naturally toward full English. Speak850 turns that method into a guided, modern course you do a little of each day.

What you get

Everything to build the habit

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A complete 14-week course

All 852 Basic English words, grouped into clear topics — People, Actions, House & Home, The Body, and more.

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Smart flashcards (SRS)

Spaced repetition brings each word back exactly when you're about to forget it.

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A daily habit that sticks

A daily review queue, study streak, daily goal, and an optional reminder keep you going.

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Listen and learn

Clear, natural pronunciation for every word and example sentence.

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Learn in your language

Every word and example is shown with a translation you understand — 22 native languages.

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Private by design

Progress stays on your device and syncs through your own iCloud. No accounts, no ads, no tracking.

Speak850 Pro

Unlock the full experience

The first topics and a daily review are free, so you can feel the method before you decide. Pro unlocks everything — once.

  • The complete course — every topic and all 852 words.
  • Unlimited mixed practice: choose the meaning, pick the word, listen, and spell.
  • Example Sentences — every word in real context, with audio and a translation in your language.
  • Word Combinations & Grammar guides — the heart of the method: a few verbs plus direction words (get up, put on, take off…) and a handful of simple rules let you say almost anything.
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Privacy

Your progress is yours alone

Speak850 collects nothing. Your learning progress and settings are stored on your device and synced only through your own private iCloud. No accounts, no analytics, no advertising, no third-party tracking.