Forbidden Words

Forbidden Words bans your crutch words — the vague 'good', 'nice', 'thing', and every 'um' — and the AI tallies count each slip in real time. Cut off from the easy option, you're forced to reach for more precise, higher-level vocabulary. It's the fastest way to break out of the same fifty words you always fall back on.

What Forbidden Words trains

• Reaching for precise, higher-level words
• Reducing filler words and hesitation
• Active recall of vocabulary while speaking
• Paraphrasing when the obvious word is blocked

Frequently asked questions

How does banning words expand my vocabulary?

Cut off from crutch words like 'good' and 'nice', you're forced to recall more precise, higher-level synonyms while you speak — active recall is what makes new words stick.

Who counts the forbidden words?

The AI tracks every slip live, so scoring is instant and objective — no one has to police the conversation.

Can I choose which words are forbidden?

The game bans the most common vague and filler words by default; harder rounds add more to keep pushing your vocabulary.

What is the forbidden words speaking game?

Forbidden Words is a speaking game where common crutch words — like 'good', 'nice', or 'um' — are banned for the round. The AI counts every slip in real time. Forced to avoid the easy options, you reach for more precise, higher-level vocabulary instead.