A little play. A little progress.

Let words rain. Let learning grow.

Ddokdanbi is a language learning game where you catch falling words and practice sentences. Choose the language you speak and the one you want to learn, then start a short session with Danbi.

Get it on Google Play Start on the web

Android app
Also on the web
Words & sentences

01 / PLAY & LEARN

Find your way to learn

Word game

Practice falling words and sentences through meaning choices, listening, typing and speaking.

Today’s study

Work through words and sentences at your own pace, then revisit the items you missed.

Review notes & vocabulary

Return to missed words and keep words or sentences you want to study again.

Friendly races

Compare your record in the weekly race or challenge a friend to a short round.

Danbi’s garden

Use the water you collect while learning to grow plants. Visit neighbors, water their gardens and leave greetings.

Your own settings

Choose your interface and learning languages, and adjust the voice and speaking speed.

02 / GET STARTED

Your first few steps

Choose your languages

“My language” is used for the interface and meanings. “Learning language” is the one you want to practice.

Try a short session

Start with the word game, or take a more gradual path through Today’s Study.

Revisit and grow

Use review notes and vocabulary to practice again, then spend your collected water in the garden.

03 / LANGUAGES

Your language. A new language.

Choose from the languages below, including Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese. Chinese supports Simplified and Traditional display. Word sets, study levels and features may vary by language pair.

04 / QUESTIONS

A few helpful answers

What is Ddokdanbi?

Ddokdanbi combines a falling-word game with vocabulary and sentence practice, review activities and a growing garden.

Do I need an account?

You can start without signing up for an account. Rankings and neighbor features use a nickname.

Is there an iPhone app?

The current official app download is on Google Play for Android. An iPhone app has not been released. You can also start on the web; voice support and some features depend on your browser and device.

Does everything work offline?

No. Online races, neighbor gardens and fresh data require an internet connection. Voice features may also need connectivity, depending on the device and voice service.

Why can’t I see a newly mentioned feature?

Availability can vary by app version and device. This page describes the public core features; it does not announce a full rollout of features still being tested, including new notifications.

A little play. A little progress.

Get it on Google Play