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Capture-and-review workflows, FSRS, and what we're learning while building Mnemo for serious readers.
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Reading academic papers in a second language without losing momentum
A practical workflow for researchers and graduate students reading papers in English (or any second language) — minimising lookup friction while building durable domain vocabulary.
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Vocabulary maintenance for polyglots: one workflow across multiple languages
How to manage vocabulary across 3, 5, or more languages without burnout — a tested workflow combining context capture, language-separated decks, and a rotating-priority review schedule.
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FSRS vs SM-2: why the new spaced-repetition algorithm matters for any language learner
A technical-but-readable comparison of FSRS and SM-2 — the two main spaced-repetition algorithms — and why FSRS produces 20-30% fewer reviews for the same retention. Includes practical migration tips.
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How to remember vocabulary you read on the web: a capture-and-review system that scales
A practical workflow for serious readers — capturing vocabulary from any webpage with a Chrome extension, then converting it into long-term memory with spaced repetition. Works for any language, any reading goal.
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What is spaced repetition? Why you forget 80% of vocabulary in a week
A clear explanation of spaced repetition (SRS) — Ebbinghaus's forgetting curve, FSRS vs SM-2, and how to apply it to IELTS and language vocabulary that actually sticks.
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How to learn IELTS vocabulary effectively: a context + spaced repetition method
A practical 4-step method for IELTS vocabulary that actually sticks — combining real-world reading, a Chrome extension capture flow, and spaced repetition to make words usable in Writing and Speaking.
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IELTS Speaking Part 2 topics 2026: 8 topic categories + a practical preparation method
A complete preparation framework for IELTS Speaking Part 2 — the 8 recurring topic categories, a 'core stories' method that covers 80% of cue cards, the 1-minute note template, and 30 'wow words' that work across topics.
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How to remember academic IELTS vocabulary: 7 science-backed techniques
Seven evidence-based techniques for remembering academic IELTS vocabulary — from deeper encoding and dual coding to elaborative interrogation. Each one applies directly to flashcards.
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Anki vs Mnemo vs Quizlet: which flashcard app should you use for IELTS?
An honest comparison of Anki, Mnemo and Quizlet for IELTS learners — covering spaced-repetition algorithms, UX, pricing, multi-device sync, and the genuine weakness of each.
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