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Practical advice on vocabulary, memory, and study routines that stick.
2026-09-06
How Many English Words Do You Actually Need?
The math behind vocabulary coverage: what 1000, 3000, and 10,000 words each get you, and why the first 1000 matter most.
2026-09-06
The 20-Minutes-a-Day Plan: 1000 Words in 3 Months
A realistic daily routine for learning your first 1000 English words: new cards, review, and quiz, in that order.
2026-09-06
Why the First 100 English Words Are the Weirdest
The most common English words are grammar glue, not things you can point at. Here's how to learn them without pain.
2026-09-06
Flashcards That Actually Stick: Active Recall for Beginners
Most people use flashcards wrong. Flip later, say it out loud, and let yourself struggle for two seconds first.
2026-09-06
The English Sounds You Can't Hear Yet (And How to Fix That)
R vs L, F vs P, and the vanishing 'th': why some English sounds are invisible to beginners and what listening practice does.
2026-09-06
How to Stop Translating in Your Head
Mental translation is a normal beginner phase, not a bad habit. Here's how it fades and what speeds that up.