2,000 high-frequency words
The 2,000 most frequent words in Spanish, proofread card-by-card by a professional Spanish proofreader.
- Triple audio: Spain, Mexican, and Colombian pronunciations
- Example sentences and translations on every card
Loïs' Spanish 2,000
The exact Anki deck I built and used for my 90-day Spanish challenge — 2,000 high-frequency words, proofread card-by-card by a professional Spanish proofreader. I reached around B1 conversational level in 3 months, having completed only around 1,000 of the cards.
$97
one-time payment, lifetime deck access
Proofread by Fernando Canales, native Spanish speaker.
Built for Anki — free, open-source flashcard software.
Limited-time bonus — included with the deck
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What's in the deck
Linguists estimate the 2,000 most frequent words cover around 80–90% of everyday spoken conversation. This deck covers exactly that vocabulary — the words that come up every day, nothing more.
Works everywhere you study
The deck runs inside Anki, the free open-source flashcard app, so you study on whatever device you have on hand — your laptop on the couch, your phone on the train, your tablet at a café. Sync across devices is built in.
- Computers: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Mobile: iOS and Android — smartphones and tablets
- Anki is free and open-source
A peek inside the deck
Every card looks like this — a high-frequency Spanish word, a clean English definition, an example sentence with translation, and three native-speaker recordings of the sentence. Below: one card from the start of the deck and one from the end.
ser
Definition
to be
Example sentence
Ella es mi amiga.
Translation
She is my friend.
Sentence audio
rayo
Definition
ray, beam, lightning
Example sentence
Un rayo cruza el cielo.
Translation
A lightning bolt crosses the sky.
Sentence audio
These are real cards from the deck.
Comes with a mini video course
The deck comes with a short video course that shows you exactly how to use it to get the best results — what settings to use and how many cards to study each day.
No Anki experience needed
Never used Anki before? No problem. A dedicated setup video walks you through installing Anki and importing the deck step by step — you'll be studying your first cards in under 10 minutes.
Get the most out of the deck
Even if you already know Anki, the course covers the exact settings and daily routine I used during the challenge — so you're not left to figure it out on your own.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a subscription?
No. The deck is a one-time payment of $97.
How fast will I improve?
Most learners should expect improvement with consistent daily use. As a rough milestone, you should be able to hold basic conversations after roughly the first 1,000 flashcards — that is the point at which I started having real exchanges during my own challenge. Hitting conversational comfort beyond that depends on vocabulary consistency and speaking practice volume.
Do I still need other resources?
The deck can stand alone for vocabulary, but most learners do better when combining it with listening and speaking practice.
Can I learn with different accents?
Yes. The deck includes Spanish from Spain, Mexican Spanish, and Colombian Spanish pronunciations.
What is Island Koala?
Island Koala is my separate AI language tutor product for speaking and listening practice. You can preview it at islandkoala.com.
How many new cards should I study each day?
It depends on how much time you have. Anywhere from 5 to 20 new cards per day works well. 5–10 cards is sustainable if you are busy; 15–20 is reasonable if you want to move faster. The most important thing is consistency — a smaller daily batch done every day beats a large batch done irregularly.
Get Loïs' Spanish 2,000
2,000 words, proofread by a professional Spanish proofreader. One-time payment, lifetime access.