Memorise every English word that ever appeared in
CE / AL / DSE past papers
VocabShiba indexes 45 years (1978-present) of Hong Kong English public-exam past papers — CE, AL and DSE — and extracts 6,000+ vocabulary words that actually appeared, ranked by frequency. Paired with SRS spaced repetition (SM2 algorithm), you only study the words most likely to be tested.
Why VocabShiba?
Words extracted from real CE/AL/DSE past papers, paired with science-backed SRS
SRS Spaced Repetition
SM2 algorithm intelligently schedules reviews based on memory strength, maximizing retention at the perfect moment.
- SM2 finds the perfect review moment automatically
- Schedules based on your individual memory strength
- Dramatically outperforms rote memorization
Native Pronunciation
British or American English audio with example sentences to master correct pronunciation and natural usage.
- Switch between British & American English instantly
- Native speaker recordings, crystal clear quality
- Learn pronunciation in context with real examples
Past-Paper Frequency Ranking
Not scraped from a dictionary — every word was extracted from actual CE, AL and DSE past papers dating back to 1978, then ranked by how often it appeared. Studying these 6,000 words covers 90%+ of words that ever showed up in past papers.
- Every word sourced from real CE/AL/DSE past papers
- Ranked by exam frequency — highest first
- Top 1,000 words cover 60% of past-paper occurrences
Forgetting Curve Reviews
Based on Ebbinghaus's forgetting curve, the system reminds you just before you forget for permanent retention.
- Reviews scheduled right before you forget
- Based on Ebbinghaus forgetting curve science
- Long-term retention far superior to cramming
Rich Word Details
Part of speech, definition, example sentences, synonyms and antonyms for complete word understanding.
- POS, definition & example sentences all included
- Synonyms and antonyms for every word
- Contextual learning for true understanding
Progress Tracking
Visual charts show your daily learning progress so you always know how much you've improved.
- Daily study stats displayed at a glance
- Streak tracking keeps you consistently motivated
- Know exactly how much you've improved
3 Steps to Start
Choose Words
Select by DSE past-paper frequency or build a custom list tailored to your goals
Swipe & Learn
Review flashcard-style, mark familiarity — intuitive and fast
SRS Review
System schedules optimal review times based on your forgetting curve
唔止背字卡——
挑戰模式測試真實掌握
將每日溫好嘅字即時過一次挑戰——多選題、拼字、語境填空，唔係被動睇，而係主動測。答得快又啱，就可以儲連勝、升等級，學習唔會悶。
- 每個 SRS 到期詞都配合遊戲化挑戰
- 多選題 + 拼字 + 填空，考驗真實理解
- 連勝、等級、排行，背單詞都可以上癮
Real Student Reviews
The best part is that it actually extracts real occurrence counts from every past exam and ranks by them — not just padded dictionary lists. Every word I study has a genuine chance of showing up.
I used to forget words right after memorizing them. VocabShiba's SRS genuinely works! DSE past-paper vocab sticks way better now.
The top 1,000 high-frequency words already covered 60% of past-paper vocabulary. After two months my mock reading scores jumped noticeably.
DSE英文學習攻略
由詞彙記憶到寫作技巧，全面備戰DSE英文
Common Questions
Core features are completely free! Including SRS learning, the CE/AL/DSE past-paper vocabulary bank, and flashcard functions.
Start Conquering DSE Past-Paper Vocabulary Today!
Download VocabShiba free — CE/AL/DSE past-paper corpus + SRS. Study only what matters.
