About Lexxica

Background

Research has shown that independent understanding of language becomes possible only when at least 19 out of every 20 words of the text are known to the reader. Another way of saying 19 out of 20 words is to say 95 percent coverage. The 95 percent coverage threshold applies to both general language and to the special vocabulary of different careers and personal interests. A detailed analysis of language use reveals that only a tiny fraction of all vocabulary is actually required to achieve 95 percent comprehension. The problem is that there are hundreds of thousands of words in every major language and individual needs range from beginners studying foreign languages to highly proficient natives seeking specialized vocabulary in specific subjects.

Lexxica's Mission

The Word Engine was created for people to measure known vocabulary and rapidly acquire important unknown vocabulary in their areas of interest. Lexxica supports pathways and networks that provide people with rich and meaningful communicative experiences. Lexxica encourages all learners, teachers and researchers to use the Word Engine programs to help increase knowledge, ability, and mutual understanding. Lexxica founders Dr. Charles Browne and Guy Cihi have created and sponsored the Barrier-Free Vocabulary Project to help people around the world acquire full 95 percent coverage of general English using the free Word Engine program. For more information about the Barrier-Free Vocabulary Project, please click here.

Patented Process and Benefits

・Lexxica systematically compiles data on all forms of vocabulary and ranks more than 40,000 words by item difficulty among different cultures and populations. Lexxica maintains vocabulary lists for general purposes and also for special purposes such as academic testing, careers, and personal interests.

・Lexxica’s V-Check system quickly and precisely measures vocabulary knowledge and identifies the most important words that are known and unknown to each user.

・New target words are delivered in a personalized sequence via mobile devices and PCs. Electronic flash cards and other game-like activities promote rapid acquisition and long-term retention of new vocabulary.

・Lexxica also provides other ability-appropriate study materials to increase knowledge and improve language ability.

Corporate Profile

Founders

Guy Cihi    CEO

In 1985, Guy Cihi co-founded Learning Technologies Ltd. and World Family KK. Until 2000 Cihi led the development of new programs including Disney’s World of English and Play Along and World Family Club that resulted in global sales of US$260 million per annum by the year 2000. Literally millions of people all across Asia study regularly with educational materials developed and marketed under Cihi’s direction.

Charles Browne    Director, Doctor of Education

Dr. Browne is a Professor of English at Meiji Gakuin University. He has Masters and Doctoral degrees in second language acquisition. His areas of expertise include vocabulary acquisition, CALL (computer assisted language learning,) and secondary English language education in Japan. From 1987-1988 he was the National Chairman of the JET Programme and from 1988 to 1993 he was the National Coordinator for Sony’s chain of English Language Laboratories supervising 120 teachers and over 10,000 students. He has published over a dozen EFL textbooks and for the past several years has served the Japanese Ministry of Education task force as a teacher-trainer, official textbook advisor and consultant.

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