Life & fun · February 18, 2017
Clozemaster – Learn language in context
Clozemaster is language learning gamification through mass exposure to vocabulary in context. Great post-Duolingo app and useful for language learners of all levels. Free to sign up and play!
Clozemaster – Learn language in context launched on February 18, 2017 with 145 votes, #237 of 3,156 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.
In plain words
Clozemaster is a language learning app that teaches vocabulary through thousands of fill-in-the-blank sentences across 50+ languages. It uses gamification and spaced repetition to help learners retain words in real context rather than through isolated flashcards. The platform offers over 170 language pairings and tracks progress by word frequency. It's designed for language learners at all levels and is free to use.
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From the sources
Thousands of fill-in-the-blank sentences in 50+ languages. The fastest way to build real vocabulary and actually remember it. Go beyond flashcards. Build vocabulary the way your brain actually retains it. You learn words inside real sentences, so you remember not just what they mean but how they're actually used. No more forgetting a word the next day. Over 170 language pairings available. Learn German from English, Portuguese from Swedish, or Russian from French. Score points, master sentences through spaced repetition, and track your progress by word frequency. Watch your fluency grow. Everything you need to get fluent faster is free and always will be. Pro unlocks advanced features for…from clozemaster.com
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