Learn English Visually

Master the most common English words with beautiful visual flashcards, then talk about photos with a tutor.

4.7App Store rating from 1,500+ ratings

AI tutor: What is he doing? You: He is wait in line for a coffee. Better: He's waiting in line for a coffee. What to fix: For something happening right now, use is + the -ing form. Say is waiting, not is wait.

Don’t memorize translations. Picture the meaning.

Learn “grow” as a translation, and it’s slow to come back when you speak. Watch a sprout push up toward the light, and the core image stays with you, so the meaning comes to mind in English.

See it. Hear it. Say it. Keep it.

The most efficient way to grow your English vocabulary.

See it
Visual flashcards turn every word into a photo that captures its true meaning, so you grasp its core image instead of memorizing a translation.
- Noun
  butterflyThe butterfly flew gracefully away.
- Noun
  cherryI ate a ripe cherry.
- Noun
  dolphinA dolphin swam in the sea.
- Noun
  guitarHe plays the electric guitar.
Hear it
Words and example sentences come with audio, so the sound sticks to the picture.
Say it
An AI tutor asks you about photos. Answer by voice or by typing, and see what to say better, why, and how each word sounded.
Keep it
Spaced repetition based on the forgetting curve brings each word back just before you’d forget it. BigBean tracks your vocabulary word by word, so you can watch it grow.
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Noun
cherryI ate a ripe cherry.
dolphin
cherry
sail

“Using my eyes, ears and mouth, I feel like I remember things well. At odd moments the footage and the pronunciation come into my head, and I notice that I have learned them.”

いつかペラペランTranslated from Japanese

Swipe, and every word leaves a picture behind.

The Learn tab is a vertical feed of 9,000+ picture words with audio. Spaced repetition brings back the words you’re about to forget, right when you need them.

Noun
butterfly
Noun
bubble
Verb
sail
Noun
dolphin
Noun
oyster
Noun
isle
Noun
astronomy

Noun
breakfast
Noun
cherry
Verb
peel
Verb
blend
Noun
binoculars
Noun
peak
Noun
specimen

Noun
sink
Verb
dive
Noun
diamond
Noun
ballet
Noun
meditation
Noun
brass
Noun
sphere

Verb
sink
Noun
lightning
Noun
breeze
Noun
canvas
Noun
comet
Verb
lean
Noun
velocity

Noun
balloon
Noun
guitar
Noun
harbor
Verb
float
Adjective
magnificent
Noun
expedition

Four ways to practice speaking

Chat about an image, describe a photo, polish your pronunciation, or beat the clock. Pick whatever fits your day.

Talk
Have a short back-and-forth with the AI tutor about an image. The conversation follows your level and your goal.
What is she doing?
She's making vegetable soup at home.
What do you usually eat for dinner at home?
Explain
Describe a photo out loud and get a score from 1 to 100, plus a more natural version of your sentence. Choose from three levels.
Describe this image.
82Score
A woman pay for her food at the checkout.
A woman is paying for her groceries at the checkout.
Pronounce
Practice with a library of about 9,000 words, hardest first. Say each one into the mic and see your score.
magnificent
/mæɡnˈɪfɪsənt/
Speak Attack
A picture appears. Name it in English within 3 seconds. 35+ decks train the words to come out fast.
hedgehog

A road map built around you

First, a quick check of where you are. Then BigBean lines up lessons from 100+ photo conversations to fit your goal, interests and level.

30-second vocabulary test
Just tap the words you know, and you’ll see roughly how many words you already have.
3-minute speaking check
Talk with the AI tutor about a photo and get a first impression of your level: beginner, intermediate or advanced.
Your road map is ready
Lessons are lined up for your goal, interests and level. When you reach the end, tap Next road map to keep going.

30-second vocabulary testB1

3-minute speaking check

Example only. Your road map depends on your goal and interests.

What learners say

Rated 5 out of 5
“What I found especially wonderful is the speaking feature. Even when you are still not confident about talking in English, it takes what you mean as generously as a host family would and answers you, so you can practise conversation enjoyably and without any pressure.”
TDANrrfTranslated from Japanese
Rated 5 out of 5
“Until now I just drilled the Japanese meanings out of a vocabulary book, but with BigBean I learn a word together with pictures and its core image, so now, when I see the word, rather than recalling the Japanese meaning, I have come to think intuitively, ‘this is the word with this feeling!’”
HuGo880Translated from Japanese
Rated 5 out of 5
“Simple and so easy to follow, exactly what I wanted. I can keep at it little by little.”
YuuuuuukisanTranslated from Japanese
Rated 5 out of 5
“A revolution in how I study, like a matching app for words. The AI serves questions at just my level.”
えんTranslated from Japanese
Rated 5 out of 5
“I just found this useful application, thank you developer ✨✨”
Brama Stia
Rated 5 out of 5
“It's a really good app. I like that it teaches with images and helps you practice the pronunciation of every word.”
Carlos Coronel Suarez

Rated 5 out of 5
“What I found especially wonderful is the speaking feature. Even when you are still not confident about talking in English, it takes what you mean as generously as a host family would and answers you, so you can practise conversation enjoyably and without any pressure.”
TDANrrfTranslated from Japanese
Rated 5 out of 5
“Until now I just drilled the Japanese meanings out of a vocabulary book, but with BigBean I learn a word together with pictures and its core image, so now, when I see the word, rather than recalling the Japanese meaning, I have come to think intuitively, ‘this is the word with this feeling!’”
HuGo880Translated from Japanese
Rated 5 out of 5
“Simple and so easy to follow, exactly what I wanted. I can keep at it little by little.”
YuuuuuukisanTranslated from Japanese
Rated 5 out of 5
“A revolution in how I study, like a matching app for words. The AI serves questions at just my level.”
えんTranslated from Japanese
Rated 5 out of 5
“I just found this useful application, thank you developer ✨✨”
Brama Stia
Rated 5 out of 5
“It's a really good app. I like that it teaches with images and helps you practice the pronunciation of every word.”
Carlos Coronel Suarez

Rated 5 out of 5
“I am bad at memorising English words, and until now I would buy a vocabulary book and end up giving up halfway. Here I learn them as images and not only as meanings, so personally I find it much easier to grasp.”
SoumentaaaTranslated from Japanese
Rated 5 out of 5
“It checks my level for me. It offers a study plan that suits me. It felt like a tool for learning English actively and with enjoyment.”
くら♀Translated from Japanese
Rated 5 out of 5
“You learn words while grasping their image through illustrations and photos. It gives you example sentences, so you understand how you should actually use them.”
ぽかぽかーぬTranslated from Japanese
Rated 5 out of 5
“The best app, I recommend everyone download it.”
Yara Al-Hadi
Rated 5 out of 5
“This app is useful and comfortable. I think it's an effective way to reach a higher level of English.”
Алексей Баринов

Rated 5 out of 5
“I am bad at memorising English words, and until now I would buy a vocabulary book and end up giving up halfway. Here I learn them as images and not only as meanings, so personally I find it much easier to grasp.”
SoumentaaaTranslated from Japanese
Rated 5 out of 5
“It checks my level for me. It offers a study plan that suits me. It felt like a tool for learning English actively and with enjoyment.”
くら♀Translated from Japanese
Rated 5 out of 5
“You learn words while grasping their image through illustrations and photos. It gives you example sentences, so you understand how you should actually use them.”
ぽかぽかーぬTranslated from Japanese
Rated 5 out of 5
“The best app, I recommend everyone download it.”
Yara Al-Hadi
Rated 5 out of 5
“This app is useful and comfortable. I think it's an effective way to reach a higher level of English.”
Алексей Баринов

Frequently asked questions

What is BigBean?

BigBean is an English learning app that teaches you the most common English words visually. Every word comes with a photo that shows its core image, so you understand it in English instead of through a translation, and an AI tutor helps you use it when you speak. It has four tabs: Lessons for photo conversation lessons, Learn for a swipeable feed of picture words, Speak for four speaking modes, and Profile, where you watch your vocabulary grow word by word.

Is there a free trial?

The annual plan comes with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.

What level is BigBean for?

BigBean starts from where you are. A 30-second vocabulary test and a 3-minute speaking check at the start set your level, and your road map is built around it. Conversation lessons use everyday scenes, and Explain lets you choose from three levels.

Can I get explanations in my own language?

Yes. The app is available in 22 languages. Choose yours, and the AI tutor explains its corrections in that language. Word translations appear in it too.

Which devices does BigBean work on?

iPhone with iOS 15.6 or later, iPad with iPadOS 15.6 or later, and Android devices with Android 8.1 or later.

Do I need an internet connection?

You need to be online for AI conversations, pronunciation scoring and Explain.

How do I cancel?

On iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your name, then tap Subscriptions. On Android, open the Google Play Store app, tap your profile icon, then go to Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions. Deleting the app doesn’t cancel your subscription. Refunds are handled by Apple or Google.