Guides to learning English vocabulary
Short, practical articles about building a vocabulary you keep: how many words fluency really takes, how many to add each day, and how spaced repetition fits into an ordinary schedule.
🇵🇹 European vs Brazilian Portuguese: 50 everyday words that differ
Learn the differences between Portuguese in Portugal and Brazil, with 50 everyday word pairs and practical advice for life in Portugal.
9 min readHow to learn English vocabulary so it actually sticks
Most vocabulary is forgotten because it is only ever recognised, never recalled. Here is the loop that fixes that.
6 min readHow many words do you need to be fluent in English?
The honest answer is smaller than most people fear — if you learn the right words.
5 min readHow many new words a day should you learn?
Every new word you add today is a review you owe yourself tomorrow. Here is how to set a pace you can keep.
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