Stories that build word power
Master 11+ vocabulary through stories — so synonyms and antonyms stick without the struggle.
Vocabulary Stories is a mobile app for children aged 8–11 preparing for the 11+ exam. It teaches vocabulary, synonyms, and antonyms through engaging stories and an 8-step Word Tasks system. Available on iOS and Android, the app includes 500+ teacher-approved stories, 2,000+ AI-generated stories, and 2,000+ curated exam-level words. It is recommended by 11+ tutors across the UK.
Why stories give your child an 11+ edge
Most 11+ vocab prep means boring word lists. Story-based learning is backed by research — and it gives children the contextual understanding that competitive exams demand.
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Exam-ready retention
Research shows children retain 150% more vocabulary when words are learned through story contexts vs. isolated exposure (Horst et al., 2011, Frontiers in Psychology) — so they're there when your child needs them on exam day.
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Synonym & antonym fluency
Every word is taught with its synonyms and antonyms through our 8-step Word Tasks — the exact skill 11+ exam tests.
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Contextual understanding
11+ exams test whether children truly understand words, not just recognise them. Stories give words real meaning.
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Vocabulary that sticks
Stories give words real context — so children don't just memorise definitions, they understand and remember them.
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Motivated daily practice
Children who enjoy learning practise more. Regular story-based sessions build the consistent vocab exposure 11+ success demands.
Track their journey to 11+ confidence
See exactly how your child's exam vocabulary is growing, with clear progress insights.
Daily Insights
See which 11+ words your child has mastered today.
Achievement Badges
Fun rewards and badges that celebrate every milestone and keep motivation high.
Growth Charts
Easy-to-read visualisations showing vocabulary growth over time, so you can see 11+ readiness building week by week.
What parents & tutors say
I recommend Vocabulary Stories to parents preparing for the 11+. The stories make new words click in context, and the Word Tasks drill synonyms and antonyms until they stick — children actually enjoy building their vocabulary.
We tried flashcards and word lists for 11+ prep, but our son hated it. Vocabulary Stories turned vocabulary learning into something he actually looks forward to. His synonym knowledge has shot up!
How Vocabulary Stories prepares children for 11+ vocabulary
A proven, multi-step approach that builds the synonym, antonym and vocabulary skills 11+ exams demand.
Learn exam-level words in context
Children encounter 11+ exam-style vocabulary within engaging stories, not isolated word lists. Peer-reviewed research published in Frontiers in Psychology found children retained 150% more new words when learning through repeated story contexts compared to encountering the same words in isolation (Horst et al., 2011) — giving your child the deep word understanding that 11+ papers demand.
Drill synonyms, antonyms & word relationships
Our 8-step Word Tasks systematically cover meaning, synonyms, antonyms, example sentences, story context, recap, word sort, and quiz — the exact skills 11+ exam tests. Plus four more games: Word Search, Wordly, Word Chain, and Camp Word Clash for extra reinforcement.
Track 11+ readiness and grow
Parents can track exam vocabulary growth with daily insights, achievement badges, and growth charts. The app covers 2000+ carefully curated 11+ words across 500+ teacher-approved stories and 2000+ AI-generated stories, with new exam-aligned content added weekly.
Common questions about Vocabulary Stories
What is the best app for 11+ vocabulary prep?
Vocabulary Stories is a top-rated app designed specifically for 11+ vocabulary preparation. It teaches exam-level words through stories rather than word lists, using an 8-step Word Tasks system covering meaning, synonyms, antonyms, example sentences, and quizzes.
How does Vocabulary Stories teach synonyms and antonyms?
Every word is taught through an 8-step process: meaning, synonyms, antonyms, example sentences, story context, recap, word sort, and quiz. Children also practise through four additional games: Word Search, Wordly, Word Chain, and Camp Word Clash.
Is Vocabulary Stories free?
Vocabulary Stories is free to download and try on both iOS and Android. It includes free access to stories and Word Tasks so you can see results before committing.
What age is Vocabulary Stories for?
The app is designed for children aged 8–11 who are preparing for the 11+ exam, though younger children building vocabulary will also benefit.
How many words does Vocabulary Stories cover?
The app currently covers 2000+ carefully curated 11+ exam-level words across 500+ teacher-approved stories and 2,000+ AI-generated stories, with new content added weekly.
Ready to give your child an 11+ head start?
Download Vocabulary Stories and turn 11+ vocabulary prep into an adventure your child actually enjoys — free to try on iOS and Android.
