# Speak850: Basic English — Learn English in 22 languages

> Learn English in 22 languages (iPhone/iPad app by YI LIU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak850-basic-english/id6781350311 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [YI LIU](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777746488)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak850-basic-english/id6781350311/reviews.md

## What is Speak850?

Speak English with just 850 words.

Speak850 teaches you Basic English — the famous method created by linguist C. K. Ogden in 1930: a small, carefully chosen core of 850 words that can express almost any everyday idea. Master this core and you can communicate right away — then grow naturally toward full English.

Learn in your own language. Pick from 22 native languages and every word and example sentence is shown with a translation you understand, plus clear on-device audio.

WHAT YOU GET
• A complete 14-week course — all 852 Basic English words, grouped into clear topics (People, Actions, House & Home, The Body, and more).
• Smart flashcards with spaced repetition (SRS) that bring words back exactly when you're about to forget them.
• A daily review queue, study streak, daily goal, and an optional reminder to keep the habit.
• Listen and learn — natural pronunciation for every word and sentence.

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

One-time purchase. No subscription. Free updates.

The first topics and a daily review are free, so you can feel the method before you decide.

Your progress is private — stored on your device and synced through your own iCloud. No accounts, no ads, no tracking.

Note: This app is an independent work that teaches the public-domain Basic English method. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by C. K. Ogden's estate or the Orthological Institute. All example sentences and translations are original.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speak850 Pro | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-08-17

• Lessons now hide words you've mastered by default — focus on what's left, and tap the eye button to show them anytime.
• Example sentences get a "Read along" button: each sentence is read slowly with the current word highlighted, so you can follow along and repeat.

### 1.1 — 2026-07-12

• Clearer pronunciation — every word now uses standard General American IPA, with syllables separated by hyphens.
• Redesigned flashcard review buttons: Don't know / Know / Too easy. Tap "Too easy" to instantly mark a word as mastered.
• New "Hide mastered" toggle in lessons — focus on the words you haven't learned yet.
• Improved "mastered" logic so your learning progress better reflects real recall.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-29

No release notes.

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