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Articles on vocabulary, memory, and effective language learning.

Jan 21, 2026 51

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 74

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.

Dec 31, 2025 113

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 245

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”.

Dec 17, 2025 180

Build Vocabulary First: Why Perfect Grammar Still Won’t Make You Speak

If you can explain grammar rules but still freeze mid-sentence, it’s probably not “your level”. It’s your vocabulary not being available fast enough. Here’s how to treat vocabulary as a separate, efficient process.

Dec 10, 2025 801

Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve: Why You Forget Words and How to Fix It

You are not bad at languages – your brain is just following the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve. Learn why new words fade so quickly and how spaced repetition in My Lingua Cards brings them back right on the edge of being forgotten.

Nov 20, 2025 1.4k

How Spaced Repetition Works: The Secret to Remembering Vocabulary Forever

Stop wasting time cramming! Learn the single, scientifically proven method to beat the Forgetting Curve and move vocabulary from short-term to long-term memory forever. It's called Spaced Repetition.

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