300 Words = 60% of Text
300 most frequent English words cover 60% of any text: pronouns (I, you, he), articles (a, the), verbs (be, have, do), prepositions (in, on, at).
A1
English for Beginners – Build Your First 500 Words from Zero
Starting English from scratch? Begin with 300-500 most frequent words that cover 60-70% of any text. Readavo builds this foundation through adapted texts, pronunciation, and FSRS spaced repetition. 15-20 minutes a day – no pressure, no deadlines.
Start with Reading
Don't memorize lists. Read simple texts and save unfamiliar words. Words learned in context are remembered far better than flashcards.
Pronunciation from Day 1
Listen to every new word. Correct pronunciation from the start is critical – relearning later is 5x harder.
5 Minutes of Review
FSRS calculates optimal review timing for each word. 5 minutes daily = words enter long-term memory.
The Readavo Method for Beginners
Readavo is built for learners starting from zero. The system adapts texts to your current level: first simple sentences of 5-8 words, then 50-100 word texts, then full 150-300 word articles. The difficulty curve is smooth and automatic.
What You Learn at A1
Action verbs: be, have, do, go, come, want, like, say, get, make, know, think, see, take, give. These 15 verbs make up 70% of everyday sentences.
People and time: man, woman, child, friend, day, time, morning, night, week, month, year. Essential for describing basic situations.
Places and objects: house, room, door, table, water, food, car, bus, phone, money. Words you use every day.
Descriptors: good, bad, big, small, new, old, long, short, important, different. 10 adjectives for 80% of descriptions.
3-Month Beginner Plan
Month 1: 100-150 words. Simple dialogues of 50-100 words. Building the daily habit.
Month 2: +150 words (250-300 total). Short stories of 100-200 words. First phrasal verbs.
Month 3: +150 words (400-450 total). Adapted articles of 200-300 words. Transitioning to A2.
You Don't Need Grammar to Start
Readavo focuses on vocabulary. Grammar comes through reading: after seeing "he goes" and "they go" 50 times, the pattern absorbs naturally. Vocabulary is 80% of understanding.
500 Words in 3 Months
From zero to basic reading in 15 minutes a day.
Self-Paced
Learn independently with a clear roadmap and built-in feedback.
Pronunciation First
Every word has audio – no bad habits to fix later.
Fresh articles
What to read if you are just starting
These articles help you choose a manageable starting point, enter reading without overload, and keep motivation alive through the first weeks.
How to check your English level
Useful before starting, so you do not pick text that is too difficult.
How to start reading in English
A practical first-reading route if news and longer texts still feel intimidating.
A 15-minute daily English routine
A short rhythm that helps you keep the habit and your first core vocabulary.
FAQ
Beginner Questions
With 300-500 most frequent words covering 60-70% of any text.
15-20 minutes: 5 for review + 10-15 for reading. Consistency over duration.
Yes. Readavo handles texts, pronunciation, and review scheduling. Vocabulary builds independently.
Contextual learning: words in sentences, not lists. FSRS locks them into memory.
Start Learning English Today
Free plan. 15 minutes a day. First 100 words in 3 weeks.