Listen with purpose
Sentence-level playback keeps practice focused instead of drifting into passive listening.
Dictation training for curious ears
Build sharper listening, one sentence at a time.
Dictation may be the most efficient way to improve your listening, spelling, reading, and writing — all at once. Word By Word turns that idea into a playful practice loop: listen, type what you hear, check your accuracy, and repeat until the words click.
Currently supports
macOS
iPad
Chapter 04
The Little Rocket
Listen carefully, then type the sentence you hear.
the rocket glowed...
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Tap play.
Hear it again.
Win the sentence.
repeat
check
Type what you hear
The typing area turns every pass into active recall, not just recognition.
Improve by repeating
Replay, check, and retry until spelling, listening, and reading reinforce each other.
Made for focused practice
A tiny learning loop with big compounding gains.
Choose a story or passage and play one sentence at a comfortable speed.
Write exactly what you heard. No guessing games, no clutter.
Compare your answer, spot what changed, and replay tricky lines.
Strongly recommended
Save Word By Word to your Home Screen.
Word By Word is built for macOS and iPad today. Installing it as a web app gives you a cleaner, faster, more focused experience than keeping it buried in a browser tab.
iPad: Add to Home Screen
- Open Word By Word in Safari on your iPad.
- Tap the Share button in Safari.
- Choose Add to Home Screen.
- Tap Add, then launch from the new icon.
macOS: Add to Dock
- Open Word By Word in Safari on your Mac.
- Use File > Add to Dock, or the install icon in the address bar.
- Confirm the name Word By Word.
- Launch from Dock whenever practice starts.
Why it matters:
Home Screen / Dock launch removes browser clutter, keeps practice one tap away, and makes the app feel purpose-built.
Before you start
What to know today.
Does it work on phones or Android?
Not yet. The current product focus is macOS and iPad so the practice experience can stay stable and polished.
Do I need to install anything from an app store?
No. Open the web app in Safari, then save it to your Home Screen or Dock for the recommended experience.
What is the main learning method?
Short dictation loops: listen to a sentence, type it, check your result, and repeat the lines that need attention.
Ready when you are