Language learning insights & stories

Articles on vocabulary, memory, and effective language learning.

Feb 18, 2026 29

Intention to Remember Beats Emotion: How to Make New Words Stick

If you rely on “interesting” or emotional content to remember things, you are playing on hard mode. This article shows why a clear intention to remember works better, and how to turn that into a simple routine for learning vocabulary.

Feb 11, 2026 52

How to Learn Hangul with Flashcards and Audio (A Practical, No-Guessing Method)

Hangul is logical, but many learners still end up guessing syllables. This guide shows how to learn Hangul with flashcards and audio using real Korean words and phrases, so reading becomes automatic.

Feb 04, 2026 69

Bilingualism and Healthy Ageing: What the Research Suggests and How to Use It

A large European study suggests that speaking more than one language is linked to a lower risk of accelerated ageing. Here is what that might mean in real life and how to build a language habit that actually sticks.

Jan 28, 2026 65

French Silent Letters: Why Audio Is Essential When You Learn New French Words

French spelling looks familiar – until you try to say the words out loud. This article shows how French silent letters really work, and how to learn new words with audio so you don’t “memorise mistakes”.

Jan 21, 2026 90

Why a Curated ESL Vocabulary Pack for American English Beats Random Word Lists

There’s no shortage of English words. The real problem is getting the right words in the right order, without drowning in randomness. This article explains why a curated ESL vocabulary pack for American English can save you time, reduce overload, and actually make the words usable.

Jan 14, 2026 131

Spaced Repetition Vocabulary: Comparing Methods That Actually Help You Remember Words

Most vocabulary methods feel effective in the moment, then vanish a week later. This guide compares the popular approaches and shows why spaced repetition wins long-term.

Jan 07, 2026 144

How to Use AI for Language Learning Without Fooling Yourself

AI can make practice easier, faster, and less awkward. But it can’t memorise words for you – and that’s the bit you actually need for speaking. Here’s how to use AI as a trainer, not a replacement for memory.

Dec 31, 2025 150

Turn Passive Vocabulary into Active Vocabulary: How to Start Saying the Words You Know

If you understand loads of words but can’t pull them out when you speak, you’re not “bad at languages”. You’re training recognition, not recall. Here’s how two-way practice and reverse flashcards fix it.

Dec 24, 2025 347

Spaced Repetition Schedule: How Words Actually Stick (No Magic)

If you repeat a word ten times today and still forget it next week, you’re not broken. You’re just using the wrong timing. This article explains the daily review queue and why “repeat later” beats “repeat loads”.

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