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Mar 11, 2026 81

Example Sentences vs Word Lists: What Actually Helps You Speak Faster

Do you really need endless word lists to speak a language – or are you better off with fewer words in strong example sentences? In this article we will compare both approaches and see why context, audio and active recall usually beat dry lists.

Jan 28, 2026 181

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”.

Dec 03, 2025 1.5k

From Passive to Active Vocabulary: How to Start Using the Words You “Know”

Most learners recognise far more words than they can actually use. This article explains a simple two-direction method – target → native and native → target – and shows how My Lingua Cards helps you turn passive vocabulary into active speech.

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