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The 3D Visual Dictionary with James
Willowbrook
A visual dictionary you can walk around. Walk in. Click anything. Hear it in English. Every word is on a real object in a real place, with an example sentence and a phrase. It is also a game: 38 people to talk to, stories and a 100-level Hop Pit.
Translations in 11 languages
No sign-up. No card. Works on phones, tablets and computers.
Try it here, now
Click something in the kitchen.
This is a real room from the game. The words, the sentences and my voice are exactly what you get in Willowbrook.
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The village
A whole town to explore.
18 places, a harbour town by the sea, and 150+ rooms to walk into. Every place is full of things to click and learn.
How it works
Four ways to learn.
1
Explore and click.
Walk into houses, shops and fields. Click anything you see: a tractor, a teapot, a tea towel. You hear it in English, and I guide you with my voice.
2
Learn how people really use it.
Every word has an example sentence, a simple explanation and real-life phrases. Your word book keeps everything you find.
3
Talk with the neighbours.
Order breakfast at the bakery. There are 38 people to talk to, including Pippa, Maya and Theo. Short, friendly conversations from A1 to B1.
4
Play the Hop Pit.
Answer a question by jumping onto the right lily pad. 100 levels, each one higher. Fall in the water? Try again!
Always growing
New places to explore.
When you buy Willowbrook, everything I add to it is yours too. No extra cost. Here is some of what I added in September and October 2026:
October 2026 New
- A harbour town by the sea52 new rooms to explore: cottages, shops, a café and a lifeboat house
- Day and nightWatch the lanterns light up in the evening. And there is weather too
- A train over the seaA new station, and a steam train on a long stone bridge
- IslandsSail out to the islands, with cliffs and a waterfall
- Willowbrook Hall, rebuiltA grand house with a library, a music room and gardens
- Inside the churchWalk in and learn the words
- “Make tea with James”A hands-on activity in Rosewood Cottage. Fill the kettle, make the tea, and learn new cards for everyday actions, like “put the kettle on”
- Choose your languageChoose it when you start. Menus and help in 12 languages, English included
- Simpler word cardsPlain English on the cards, with 600 new recordings in my voice
September 2026
- A high streetA supermarket, a pharmacy, a post office, a bank and more
- A railway stationAnd a bridge to the mainland
- The beachSand, beach huts and the sea
- The lighthouseNow you can go inside and climb it
- The greenhouse and gardenPlants, tools and garden words
- Lookout HillBigger, higher, with a view of everything
- A campsite and a grottoTwo new places to discover
- The farmhouse kitchenWalk in and learn the kitchen
- A steam fair on a Victorian pierRides, stalls and lots of new words
- Willowbrook Hall and gardensWith an abbey on the cliff
- A bigger school and corner shopMore rooms, more everyday words
- The Hop PitNow 100 levels
Start in one minute
Try it free. Then decide.
- 1Press “Play free”
The village opens in your browser. Nothing to install. No email.
- 2Play for 15 minutes
Explore the village, the new harbour, the church, the pub and the lighthouse, and play the first 10 Hop Pit levels.
- 3Like it? Buy it.
Pay $25 once. The whole town opens, and you keep your progress.
★★★★★
“Willowbrook is a really fun 3D virtual town with a lovely, cute art style. Almost every object in each scene is labelled in English, and you can hear James pronounce it clearly himself.… It’s a wonderfully playful way to learn vocabulary. Highly recommended!”
Willowbrook
$25 one payment
- The whole town: 18 places, a harbour town by the sea, and 150+ rooms to walk into
- 5,000+ words, each on a real object, with an example sentence and a phrase
- Most words and sentences recorded in my voice
- Translations in 11 languages
- 38 people to talk to, conversations from A1 to B1, and stories
- The Hop Pit: 100 levels
- Everything I add later
Instant access, straight after you pay.
14-day money-back promise. If it’s not right for you, email me within 14 days and I’ll give you your money back.
Prices are in US dollars. At checkout you can pay in your own currency, and some countries add local tax.
★★★★★
“It’s a wonderfully playful way to learn vocabulary, with a real sense of childlike fun. Highly recommended!”
“I built Willowbrook so you can learn English by walking around and exploring, not by memorising lists. I hope you love it.”
JamesQuestions
What can I play in the free demo?
For 15 minutes you can explore the village, the new harbour, the church, the pub and the lighthouse (1,200+ words), and play the first 10 levels of the Hop Pit. You can see the rest of the town, but it opens when you buy. Everything you do in the demo comes with you.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works on phones and tablets, with touch controls. A keyboard and mouse on a computer is the nicest way to play, but you don’t need one. Try the free 15 minutes on your device first.
What level of English do I need?
Beginners can start: click things and hear their names. The conversations go from A1 to B1. Intermediate learners will still find lots of new everyday words.
Is everything in James’s voice?
Most words and sentences are recorded in my voice: more than 18,000 recordings. A few of the newest use your device’s voice until I record them. The neighbours have their own voices.
Which languages are the translations in?
Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, Korean and Chinese. The main words have all 11. Some of the newest words have fewer for now.
Is my progress saved?
Yes, in the browser you play in. If you change device, you can export your progress and import it on the new one.
Is there a subscription?
No. You pay $25 once. Everything I add later is included.
Is it a live lesson with James?
No. Willowbrook is a game you play on your own, whenever you like. If you want a teacher, book a lesson with me.
What if it’s not right for me?
You have 14 days to change your mind. Write to me within 14 days of buying and I’ll give you your money back. The full island is switched off when the refund is made. And if something doesn’t work, tell me any time: I’ll fix it. Refund policy.
