Canonically

Learn languages by reading great books

Stop switching between your book, dictionary, and flashcards.
Canonically is the reading companion for intermediate and advanced language learners. We remove the friction from reading foreign literature so you can finally enjoy the book.
READING, REINVENTED
Reading in a foreign language usually means juggling three different apps. With Canonically, everything you need is on the page.
Instant Lookup: Tap any word to see its definition and full morphology (cases, conjugations, and gender).
Context-Aware Learning: When you learn a word, we save the original sentence it came from. No more isolated vocabulary—learn words in the context you found them.
Seamless Flashcards: One tap creates a card. Our smart Spaced Repetition System (FSRS) schedules reviews at the perfect time to ensure you never forget.
CURATED LIBRARY
Access a growing catalog of public domain masterpieces, optimized for learners:
Russian: Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Gogol, Chekhov
Spanish: Cervantes, Lazarillo de Tormes, and more
French: Flaubert, Hugo, Zola, Maupassant
KEY FEATURES
Morphology Tables: Don't just see the definition; understand why the word is spelled that way. See full declension and conjugation tables instantly.
Smart Scheduling: We use the advanced FSRS algorithm to predict exactly when you're about to forget a word.
Zero Setup: No importing lists or managing decks. Just open a book and start reading.
SUBSCRIPTION
Canonically offers a 7-day free trial. Subscribe to unlock unlimited access to the full library and advanced review features.