Complete First1000 Vocabulary System

Learn vocabulary through memorable phrases, then enjoy the story that brings them all together.

Master the most common 1000 words through our comprehensive story-based learning system. This complete pack includes all 20 stories, providing a systematic approach to vocabulary acquisition through engaging narratives and carefully crafted phrases.

What's Included:

• 20 engaging stories with natural, memorable phrases
• 830 carefully designed digital flashcards
• M4A audio files of each story organised as albums:
  • Allows you to listen offline
  • Fast-mode versions per story for advanced listening skill development
  • Works with any standard audio player
  • Features embedded lyrics that display in the free Oto Music Player app (Android) or VLC for Mobile (iOS), allowing you to read while listening
• High-quality audio and images
• Visual memory aids for deeper retention
• Wiktionary links for additional context
• Optimized for Anki's spaced repetition system

Required Software:

• Anki Desktop (Free): Download from apps.ankiweb.net
• AnkiWeb Account (Free): Free synchronisation across devices
• Anki Mobile App: Free on Android; paid on iOS

New to Anki? Watch this excellent setup guide: Anki Setup Tutorial

Note: Anki is completely separate from our store but is the platform our flashcards use. It's the gold standard for spaced repetition learning.

Stories Included:

• Story 1: Sunset Wedding Blues
• Story 2: Better Than A Movie
• Story 3: Unexpected Wedding Guests
• Story 4: Workplace Stress Vacation
• Story 5: The Marathon
• Story 6: Midnight Garden Mystery
• Story 7: Teaching Music
• Story 8: Job Interview Gone Wrong
• Story 9: Winter In Sweden
• Story 10: A Fishing Trip
• Story 11: Team Spirit
• Story 12: Brussels Blend
• Story 13: Rainy Football Match
• Story 14: Camping Trip Gone Awry
• Story 15: Unexpected Career Change
• Story 16: A Missed Stop
• Story 17: Road Trip
• Story 18: Forgetful Diver
• Story 19: The Birthday Party
• Story 20: The Power Cut

Vocabulary Coverage:

• 210 essential verbs
• High-frequency vocabulary from the First1000 word list
• Natural phrases that reinforce vocabulary through context

Progressive Learning System:

Our research-based approach introduces vocabulary in an optimal sequence. Each story builds upon vocabulary introduced in earlier ones, creating a natural progression that helps you retain words more effectively.

Just 30 minutes daily practice will dramatically improve your vocabulary retention. Our phrase-based method creates meaningful connections between words, helping you remember them naturally in context.