# AWL Builder

> Academic Word List study tool with intelligent flashcards and progress tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by EFL Technologies.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awl-builder/id501624983 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [EFL Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/942981362)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew and 15 more
- Released: 2012-02-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awl-builder/id501624983/reviews.md

## What is AWL Builder?

AWL Builder:

This application is designed to help learners and teachers make use of the highly regarded Academic Word List (AWL).  This is an open source free access wordlist and is used with permission.

The app contains simple tools to help you download, email and organize the AWL, as well as study tools to quickly and efficiently learn the words, keep detailed record of your progress and the ability to email your progress to yourself or a teacher.

Definitions are written in simple English, with part of speech, Japanese translation and pronunication of the word by a native speaker of English also given. 

About the AWL:

The Academic Word List was developed by Dr. Averil Coxhead, Professor at Victoria University of Wellington. This list of 570 words are the most frequent and most important academic words outside of the core 2000 GSL words of English (APP FOR THIS COMING VERY SOON!). Although there are more than 600,000 words in the English language knowledge of just the 2000 core words and 570 AWL words gives you 87% coverage of words in academic texts typically used in colleges and universities.

About Intelligent Flashcards:

The app also contains an Intelligent Wordlist Maker and Intelligent Flashcard system. 

The Intelligent Wordlist Maker helps you to quickly and efficiently pick only the words you don’t know for study in the flashcard system. Rather than force you to go through the entire list at once, Intelligent Wordlist Maker guides you through the list by frequency bands, allowing you to add words little by little, just as you need them or when you have time.

Based on the well documented science of “spaced-repetition”, the Intelligent Flashcard system systematically and efficiently helps you to review the words several times over a period of a month, giving you extra time with the words that are giving you difficulty.

## Key features

- Download and organize AWL
- Intelligent flashcard system
- Spaced-repetition learning
- Progress tracking and reporting
- Simple English definitions
- Japanese translations
- Native speaker pronunciation

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awl-builder/id501624983/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Academic word list

*2016-05-31, version 2.1*

The list is good and well organised. It has good ideas about how to sort and access the list so that it's easy to use. I'm a bit disappointed with the definitions as the language used is a bit too general and/or simple.  The definitions are not always related to academic use of word. Not so keen on the right/wrong idea but will use it with my students as a list anyway.

### 5/5 — Excellent App for reviewing academic words

*2015-07-24*

Efficient

### 1/5 — Bad

*2012-02-24, version 1.0*

Bad application

### 3/5 — There are many offer to this app.

*2012-02-22*

I downloaded this app for improving my knowledge of English vocab. The concept of the app is really grateful and helpful. Thank you for developing this. However, I notice that a bug is in this app. When I was checking words for flash card, I scrolled the words list and the checkbox I chose were deleted. I wanna you fix this bug, please.
And I want you to make a bottun for chioosing all words for flash card. It's annoying to push many bottuns many times.....
And also I want examples of words in this app to understand how to use those. If you can accept my offer, it would be great help to people like me to understand English more. Thank you.

## Frequently asked questions about AWL Builder

### What is the Academic Word List (AWL)?

The AWL is a list of 570 high-frequency academic words developed by Dr. Averil Coxhead. Knowing these words, along with the core 2000 GSL words, provides 87% coverage of words in academic texts.

### How does AWL Builder help me learn words?

AWL Builder uses an Intelligent Flashcard system based on spaced-repetition. This method systematically helps you review words over a month, focusing more on those you find difficult.

### Can I track my learning progress with AWL Builder?

Yes, the app allows you to keep detailed records of your progress. You can also email your progress reports to yourself or a teacher.

### What languages are supported in AWL Builder?

Definitions are provided in simple English. The app also includes Japanese translations for each word and pronunciation by a native English speaker.

### Is AWL Builder available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, AWL Builder is supported on iPhone and iPod. Information about Android compatibility is not available.

### How often is AWL Builder updated?

The app was last updated on November 13, 2015, with version 2.1. This indicates a less frequent update cycle.

### What is the user rating for AWL Builder?

AWL Builder has a rating of 4.3 stars from 30 ratings, suggesting generally positive user feedback.

### Does AWL Builder have ads?

No, AWL Builder does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free application.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.1 — 2015-11-13

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Minor bug fixes

### 2.0 — 2014-07-02

A total reskin of the app with great performance gains

### 1.1 — 2012-04-04

Сhanged CSV format
Fixed some audio bugs
Fixes for iOs5.1

### 1.0 — 2012-02-16

No release notes.

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