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Articles on vocabulary, memory, and effective language learning.

Apr 22, 2026 203

How Many New Words per Day Do You Actually Need?

Wondering how many new words per day you should learn: 10, 20 or 30? In this article we break down what really works in real life and how to choose a pace that you can actually sustain.

Apr 01, 2026 609

English Phrasal Verbs: How to Learn and Remember Them with Flashcards

Phrasal verbs can feel like a separate language. Learn how to organise them, build context rich flashcards with examples and audio, and finally remember them.

Mar 25, 2026 574

Two-Way Flashcards: Why You Should Practise Both Native–Target and Target–Native

If you only practise flashcards in one direction, you’re building a vocabulary that works on paper, not in your mouth. Two-way flashcards fix that by training both understanding and speaking.

Mar 11, 2026 547

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 679

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 659

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 564

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 627

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 17, 2025 534

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.

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