5 / 5
Feels like my phone feed, but useful
I open it the same way I'd open any other app for scrolling and end up doing grammar and vocab instead. Didn't expect to actually like studying this way.
Cambridge English Shorts reviews
What learners say about Cambridge English Shorts for Cambridge English exam preparation.
User Reviews
5 / 5
Streak Mode got me
I kept my streak going for over a month and that alone kept me opening the app every day. Simple idea but it works.
5 / 5
The leaderboard is more motivating than I expected
Seeing my name move up against other learners pushed me to do one more round most nights.
5 / 5
Notes feature saved me
I write down the phrasal verbs I always mix up and go back to them later. Small thing but it actually helps them stick.
4 / 5
Good way to build a review set
I favorite the exercises I get wrong and come back to just those. Feels more focused than starting from scratch each time.
5 / 5
Covers a wide range of levels
I started around A2 and the feed has grown with me toward B2 without ever feeling too easy or too hard.
5 / 5
Perfect for commuting
I do a few rounds on the train every morning. Doesn't need a proper sit down session, which is exactly what I needed.
5 / 5
Coffee break study, basically
Ten minutes with my coffee and I've done a grammar round and a listening clip. Fits into my day without me noticing.
5 / 5
Nice mix of skills
Grammar, vocabulary, listening, it rotates so nothing gets boring. I never know what the next card will be.
5 / 5
Turns studying into a bit of a game
The streak and leaderboard make it feel less like homework and more like something I want to keep going.
5 / 5
Became part of my morning routine
I do a few exercises before I even get out of bed now. Easy to keep up with.
5 / 5
Never runs out of exercises
I've been using this for weeks and it still throws new stuff at me instead of repeating the same questions.
5 / 5
Good top up for B2 First prep
I'm using a proper course for the main study but this fills the gaps between sessions nicely, especially for vocab.
5 / 5
Solid for keeping C1 vocabulary fresh
The higher level content shows up often enough that I don't feel like I'm being babied with easy stuff.
5 / 5
Works well on both my phone and my partner's Android
We compare streaks sometimes which is a bit silly but it keeps us both going.
5 / 5
Good idea, a bit thin on listening
I like the format a lot but I'd like more listening exercises mixed in. Everything else is solid though.
5 / 5
Short bursts actually work
I was sceptical that five minutes here and there would add up to anything but my vocabulary has genuinely improved.
5 / 5
Streak Mode feels like a survival game
Once you're on a long streak you really don't want to lose it. That pressure is oddly motivating.
5 / 5
Little and often, and it shows
I'm not someone who can sit for an hour of study. This fits my attention span much better and I'm still making progress.
5 / 5
Vocabulary sticks better this way
Seeing words come back around in different exercises over the feed helped them actually stay in my head.
5 / 5
Fits into a packed schedule
Between work and family I barely have spare time, but this doesn't ask for a block of it, just a few minutes here and there.
5 / 5
The competitive side is fun
I like seeing where I rank against other learners. Gives me a reason to do one more round before bed.
5 / 5
Notes for the things I keep getting wrong
I keep a running list of tricky phrasal verbs in the notes section and it's turned into a useful little reference.
5 / 5
Good starting point at A1
I'm just starting out and the exercises stayed at a level I could actually handle instead of throwing hard stuff at me.
5 / 5
Time flies while I'm using it
I'll open it meaning to do a couple of exercises and twenty minutes later I've done a proper session without noticing.
5 / 5
Good but I'd like more depth sometimes
The bite sized format is great for daily practice, though occasionally I want to dig deeper into one topic and can't.
5 / 5
Reliable daily habit
This is the one app on my phone I actually open every single day without needing to remind myself.
5 / 5
Keeps grammar rules from going rusty
Between bigger study sessions this keeps the basics fresh so I'm not relearning things every time.
5 / 5
Favorites list is handy
I save anything I get wrong and go through them again later. Makes revision feel targeted instead of random.
4 / 5
More addictive than I expected, in a good way
I catch myself doing one more round the way I would with a normal app, except this one is teaching me something.
5 / 5
Fills the dead time in my day
Waiting rooms, queues, the walk to the bus stop, it all becomes a chance to squeeze in a quick round.
5 / 5
Leaderboard keeps me showing up
I'm not usually competitive but climbing a few spots on the leaderboard genuinely gets me back into the app.
5 / 5
Exercises stay varied
I was expecting it to get repetitive after a while but the mix keeps changing and I'm still not bored.
5 / 5
Good for polishing toward C2
I'm at a fairly high level already and it still throws up exercises that make me think, which I appreciate.
5 / 5
Not intimidating for beginners
I was worried an English app would feel overwhelming but the early exercises eased me in gently.
5 / 5
The streak kept me consistent
I've started and dropped a few language apps before. This is the first one where I've kept a streak going for real.
5 / 5
Used it in the final stretch before my exam
In the last couple of weeks before my test I used this for quick daily revision and it kept things ticking over.
4 / 5
Doesn't feel like studying
It's set up like a normal scrolling app so I don't get that heavy studying feeling, even though I'm clearly learning.
5 / 5
Good for collocations
I picked up a lot of word pairings I didn't know just from repetition in the feed. Didn't expect that to happen so naturally.
5 / 5
Would recommend to anyone short on time
If you can't commit to long study sessions but still want to improve, this is a good fit. I've told a few friends about it.