Spaced Repetition
Spaced Repetition Explained for Complete Beginners
The one study idea that quietly powers every serious vocabulary app.
Spaced Repetition for Vocabulary
Reviewing a word right before you'd forget it is the closest thing language learning has to a cheat code. This is the science of timing your reviews — what spaced repetition is, the intervals that work best, how to run a schedule with nothing but paper, and which free apps do the timing for you. Start with the beginner explainer, then pick an app or build your own box.
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Spaced Repetition
How to Set Up a Spaced Repetition Schedule by Hand
No app, no subscription — just a shoebox, some cards, and a system.
Spaced Repetition
The Best Spaced Repetition Intervals for Vocabulary
How long to wait between reviews — and why the gaps should grow.
Spaced Repetition
Anki vs a Physical Leitner Box: Which Works Better?
Software smarts or a hands-on shoebox? An honest side-by-side.
Spaced Repetition
Spaced Repetition Mistakes That Waste Your Time
The habits that turn a five-minute review into an hour of busywork.
Spaced Repetition
How Many New Words Should You Add Per Day?
More isn't better. Find the daily number your memory can actually keep.
Spaced Repetition
Spaced Repetition for Grammar, Not Just Vocabulary
The same timing trick works for verb endings and sentence patterns.
Spaced Repetition
Best Free Spaced Repetition Apps Compared
Anki, Memrise, and more — what each does well, and who they suit.
Where to start
Read the beginner explainer first so the idea clicks, then either grab an app from the apps comparison or build a paper Leitner box. Pair it with strong memory methods and you'll rarely lose a word again.
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