Flashcard Mistakes That Make You Forget New Words
Flashcards work only when they train recall, sound and context. Learn the common flashcard mistakes that make words disappear and how to fix your review routine.
The generation effect: how to remember words better by creating the answer yourself
If you generate an answer yourself, even with a hint, you remember it better than if you simply read it. This article explains the generation effect and turns it into a daily vocabulary routine.
Self-explanation for language learning: remember faster and deeper
Self-explanation helps you move from “I get it” to “I can actually use it”. This article gives simple templates, common mistakes, and a quick plan you can try today.
Active Vocabulary Practice: Why Spaced Repetition Alone Is Not Enough
The Ebbinghaus forgetting curve explains why new words disappear so quickly if you do not come back to them. But a 2024 study added an important detail: spaced retrieval with variable cues may work better than repetition alone. Here is how that idea connects to Practice Sets in My Lingua Cards and why it can help move words from passive recognition to active use.
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