Frequently-Asked Questions
Is the WordSlug service free?
The basic WordSlug service — learning one thousand core English words — is free. And
that's all WordSlug has so far.
So, sign up!
I know many of the words. Why aren't they harder?
These words form a cornerstone that you should know and will encounter regularly. So, it's a matter of degree.
Yes, you're proficient and know some (or even most) of these. But do you know all one thousand?
And, since WordSlug learns what you know through your word ratings, you'll breeze through the familiar and be given extra practice for the tricky (until they're familiar). It's just a matter of time... and not thinking too highly of yourself until you actually perform.
And, since WordSlug learns what you know through your word ratings, you'll breeze through the familiar and be given extra practice for the tricky (until they're familiar). It's just a matter of time... and not thinking too highly of yourself until you actually perform.
I'm shown words repeatedly. What good is that?
Repetition is used by WordSlug to help you learn. So, if you know a word perfectly, rate it a 5.
Each successive time, this pushes the word further and further out, and WordSlug will focus on the difficult (or new).
