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Everything on learning a language from the world around you — updated July 7, 2026

Learn a language by taking pictures

The camera method, adapted to each language's real pain points.

Vocabulary lists, room by room

40 everyday words per room, with articles, pronunciation, and phrases you can actually say.

Spanish: Kitchen · Household · Desk & office

French: Kitchen · Household · Desk & office

Japanese: Kitchen · Household · Desk & office

Korean: Kitchen · Household · Desk & office

Chinese: Kitchen · Household · Desk & office

Portuguese: Kitchen · Household · Desk & office

Italian: Kitchen · Household · Desk & office

German: Kitchen · Household · Desk & office

English (en español): Cocina · Casa · Oficina

How memory actually works

• How to remember vocabulary in a new language
• What is spaced repetition?
• What is the forgetting curve?
• What is active recall?
• Why do I forget new words so quickly?
• How long does it take to learn 100 words?
• How many words do you need to speak Spanish?
• Is it better to learn words or phrases?
• How to practice speaking a language alone

Compare your options

• Best apps to learn vocabulary with your camera (2026)
• CatchFrase vs Duolingo
• CapWords alternatives
• The app that names any object in another language

Methods & classrooms

• Turn photos into flashcards
• Vocabulary homework students actually do

Learning English? Read in your language

• Aprende inglés tomando fotos (Español)
• 拍照学英语 (中文)
• 写真で英語を学ぶ (日本語)
• 사진으로 영어 배우기 (한국어)
• Apprendre l'anglais en photos (Français)
• Aprender inglês tirando fotos (Português)
• Imparare l'inglese con le foto (Italiano)
• Englisch lernen mit Fotos (Deutsch)