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read an rtcl. ctrl the words.
Built for intermediate & advanced learners

Learn languages from real news.

Read an rtcl. Ctrl the words. rtcl turns articles into personalised vocabulary practice — save words in context, review with spaced repetition, and actually understand what you’re reading.

No cringe gamification
Articles by language & outlet
rtcl — Reader
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Top stories
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Mainichi
フィギュア4大陸…(example headline)
2 min read Save
The Guardian
Catholic cardinals warn US foreign policy…
3 min read Vocab
Click any word
See meaning, usage, and save to your deck
How it works

Three steps. Zero nonsense.

You’re not “learning a language.” You’re learning the words you keep meeting in the wild.

1) Pick a language & outlet

Choose topics you care about. rtcl serves a clean feed grouped by source.

2) Read normally

Open an article in the reader. Click unknown words without breaking flow.

3) Save & review

Words land in your vocab deck with the original sentence, ready for spaced repetition.

Features

Designed for serious learners.

Tap-to-define (in-context)

Definitions are useful, but usage is everything — save meaning + nuance with the sentence that taught you.

Topic-first feed

Tech? Politics? Culture? Pick what you’d read anyway — and let repetition do the teaching.

Reading list

Save articles for later. Great for “read now, mine vocab later” days.

Spaced repetition

Don’t just “save” words — keep them. Review sessions stay short and focused.

Pricing

Simple, sane pricing.

Free to try. Pay when it becomes part of your daily routine.

Free
£0
For trying it out
  • Browse the feed
  • Read articles in the reader
  • Save up to 50 vocab items
Try free
Pro
£7/mo
For daily learners
  • Unlimited saved vocab
  • Spaced repetition review sessions
  • Vocab history & filters
  • More sources & languages
  • Read 1 article/day → auto-generate your vocab review (coming soon)
  • Compare how a word is used across articles (coming soon)
  • AI tools: summaries, formality rewrites, practice articles from your vocab (coming soon)
Go Pro
Cancel anytime. No nonsense.
FAQ

Quick answers.

Is this for beginners?

It’s aimed at B1+ (intermediate and above). If you’re brand new, you’ll probably want a basics-first app first.

Do I need to read full articles?

Nope. Skim, save a few useful words, and move on. The learning happens via repetition over time.

Will there be an iOS app later?

That’s the plan — but the web app is the core product. Same account, same vocab deck.

How do you handle paywalls?

rtcl can only show what sources allow. You’ll always have a link to the original publisher.

Ready?
Try rtcl and build real vocab from day one.
Open the app, pick a language, and start reading.
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