Free study tools

Fourteen tools — no account, no paywall. Evidence-based.

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Benchmark

Reading Speed Test

Measure your WPM and comprehension score in under 3 minutes.

Test My Speed
RSVP reader

RSVP Speed Reader

Words stream one at a time at your chosen WPM. PDF, DOCX, EPUB, 70+ classics built in.

Open Reader
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Memory tool

Spaced Repetition Flashcards

Build decks, import from AI, review in paper-card focus mode. Export as offline HTML.

Build a Deck
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Note-taking

Cornell Notes Builder

Three-zone Cornell sheet in-browser — cue column, notes, summary. Save as PDF.

Open Cornell Notes
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Memory tool

Mnemonic Builder

Turn any list into a memorable acrostic phrase, then test your recall instantly.

Build a Mnemonic
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Memory palace

Mind Palace Builder

Place memory stations on famous landmarks or your own photo. Download as PDF.

Build My Palace
Scanning tool

Diagonal Reading Trainer

Visualise the scan path on any text. Train efficient skimming based on F-pattern research.

Try Diagonal Reader
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Reading tool

SQ3R Worksheet

Guided Survey–Question–Read–Recite–Review worksheet. Sessions auto-save to your browser.

Open Worksheet
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Focus timer

Pomodoro Timer

25-min focus sessions, 5-min breaks, long break after 4. Session counter, configurable intervals, sound notifications.

Start Timer
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Study planner

Revision Timetable Maker

Enter exam dates, subjects, and confidence ratings. Get a prioritised revision schedule with spaced repetition built in.

Build Timetable
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Commitment tool

Study Commitment Card

Generate an implementation intention card: "When [trigger], I will study [subject] for [duration] at [location]." Copy or print.

Make Commitment
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Exam anxiety

Pre-Exam Anxiety Check-In

Rate your pre-exam anxiety, run a guided box-breathing session, and work through a 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise.

Check In
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Note-taking quiz

Note-Taking Method Finder

6 questions about subject, source, and learning style. Recommends the best method from Cornell, outline, mind map, charting, boxing, or sentence.

Find My Method
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Interleaving

Interleaved Study Scheduler

Enter subjects and session length. Get an interleaved rotation that mixes topics every block to improve delayed test recall.

Generate Schedule
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Essay planner

Essay Structure Planner

Build a complete argument outline — thesis, PEEL paragraph cards, counterargument, and conclusion — then print or copy your plan.

Plan My Essay
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Referencing tool

Citation Reference Formatter

Generate correctly formatted references in Harvard, APA 7th, MLA 9th, Chicago, or Vancouver. Fill in source details, copy instantly.

Format a Reference

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