Blog: vocabulary learning and language guides
Spaced repetition, ways to memorize vocabulary, CEFR levels and where-to-start guides for languages. Plain, practical and honest.
Learning method
- How to choose the best vocabulary app for you: 8 criteria that matter What should you look for in a vocabulary app? Spaced repetition, level control, context, audio, ads and accounts: 8 criteria and a comparison of app types. October 8, 2026 · 5 min read
- The forgetting curve and what it means for learning vocabulary What is Ebbinghaus's forgetting curve, why does it matter for words you learn, and how can you flatten it with simple, well-timed reviews? October 6, 2026 · 5 min read
- How many new words a day should you learn? A realistic plan Five, ten, twenty or fifty words a day? A simple way to choose a daily vocabulary goal based on time, review load and sustainability. October 6, 2026 · 6 min read
- How to memorize vocabulary in a new language: 10 methods that work Ten practical, evidence-informed ways to memorize vocabulary: spaced repetition, context, audio, clustering, your own sentences and more. October 6, 2026 · 5 min read
- 10 common vocabulary learning mistakes, and how to fix each one Ten habits that waste your vocabulary study time, from list-reading and skipped reviews to learning words without context. Each with a practical fix. October 6, 2026 · 5 min read
- What is spaced repetition? A plain-English guide for language learners Spaced repetition shows you something again just before you forget it. How it works, an example schedule and how to use it for vocabulary. October 6, 2026 · 6 min read
CEFR and levels
- A1 vocabulary guide: what to know and where to start as a beginner What A1 means, which themes to start with, a small sample word list and a realistic first-two-weeks plan for complete beginners. October 6, 2026 · 5 min read
- B2 vocabulary guide: moving from being understood to sounding fluent How to study vocabulary at B2: abstract words, synonyms, collocations, register and a steady review routine, with no inflated promises. October 6, 2026 · 5 min read
- How to find your CEFR level at home: a self-check guide Estimate your CEFR level from A1 to C2 using can-do statements, a reading trial and a vocabulary test. Quick, free and honest about its limits. October 6, 2026 · 5 min read
- What is CEFR? The language levels A1 to C2 explained CEFR describes language ability on six levels, A1 to C2. What each level means, why word counts are only estimates and how to study vocabulary by level. October 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Word lists
- German everyday life words: 30 words with example sentences 30 essential German words for everyday life: English meanings, example sentences and translations. With a mini exercise and FAQ; our own list. October 8, 2026 · 4 min read
- German food and drink words: 30 words with example sentences 30 essential German words for food and drink: English meanings, example sentences and translations. With a mini exercise and FAQ; our own list. October 8, 2026 · 4 min read
- German travel words: 30 words with example sentences 30 essential German words for travel: English meanings, example sentences and translations. With a mini exercise and FAQ; our own list. October 8, 2026 · 4 min read
- Spanish everyday life words: 30 words with example sentences 30 essential Spanish words for everyday life: English meanings, example sentences and translations. With a mini exercise and FAQ; our own list. October 8, 2026 · 4 min read
- Spanish food and drink words: 30 words with example sentences 30 essential Spanish words for food and drink: English meanings, example sentences and translations. With a mini exercise and FAQ; our own list. October 8, 2026 · 4 min read
- Spanish travel words: 30 words with example sentences 30 essential Spanish words for travel: English meanings, example sentences and translations. With a mini exercise and FAQ; our own list. October 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Language guides
- Learn German: where to start with vocabulary, articles and compound words A starting guide to German vocabulary: learn nouns with der/die/das, break compound words apart, use audio and follow a small daily plan. October 6, 2026 · 5 min read
- Learn Spanish: where to start, and a first-500-words approach A vocabulary-first starting guide for Spanish beginners: pronunciation, articles, core verbs, themes and a simple daily plan. No inflated promises. October 6, 2026 · 5 min read
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