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Does the usefulness of Anki vary between languages?
This question is motivated by this Reddit comment where the author has had success learning Spanish via Anki:
I've been using Anki for about a year (the time it took me to reach C1 in Spanish from ...
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What is the best manual (non-program) research-backed SRS spacing?
I am learning Japanese Kanji via Remembering the Kanji, but this question could apply to any vocab or grammar flashcard sets.
I know that programs such an Anki have an algorithm that decides the best ...
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Is there a customizable Memrise-like spaced-repetition software that lets the user choose an answer from a list?
I use both Anki and Memrise to learn vocabulary but these days I'm getting to think that Anki is not that effective to learn a word, as it is just flipping a card. On the other hand, Memrise lets you ...
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Is Quizlet's “Learn” algorithm the same as Anki's Spaced repetition?
Is Quizlet's “Learn” algorithm the same as Anki's spaced repetition? If not, how does it differ?
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Creating flashcards for grammatical rules that requires a few steps of thought, such as SPOCK versus WEIRDO
If there's grammar rule that requires a couple of steps of thought in order to create the correct output, how do I put it into flashcards?
For example, Spanish has (as well as imperative) the ...
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How can I add an audio to my SRS if it is missing on Forvo?
I like to have an audio file play automatically on my SRS. In fact I found out that most words I have trouble in memorizing lack the audio file, and thus I always add the audio file which I download ...
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How can I find an appropriate image for a word on SRS?
I'm writing a script that converts my list of bookmarked words into SRS, with audio and image on it. Now, I'm writing a script to fetch an image from Google Image, but the images I got are mostly ...
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Should the answers on SRS also be the target language?
I bookmarked words I didn't know while reading texts in a foreign language, and then created my own Anki deck from the list of bookmarked words. Originally I used English as the answer (translation) ...
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Anki question: multiple words on cards or separate cards for each word?
I'm studying German and I feel the need to learn vocab and sentences as well on the same cards. Basically my technique is to find a sentence not so long, break the vocab down and put it all on the ...
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Is spaced repetition more “efficient” at creating leeches?
I’ve found spaced repetition a by and large useful tool for memorisation, but I have a suspicion that it does a “good” job of reinforcing memories you “know” are incorrect (you get them wrong when ...
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Question about Leitner box. How many cards to study from levels other than 1?
I am trying to learn Tagalog. I have made around 1500 flash cards and I am about to start using the Leitner box.
If I choose to learn 10 new words every day (from level 1) when I am in the ...
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Which SRS algorithm yields greatest evidence-based remembering
Spaced Repetition Systems (SRS) such as Anki, SuperMemo, Mnemosyne, Memrise, etc, use their own specific algorithms for increasing your ability to remember new words and sentences. Is there evidence ...
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Japanese – how to learn it without using SRS?
I hate SRS (spaced repetition system), even though I have used it for more than ten years for various languages. I can’t stand the sight of it anymore, yet, I know of no better alternative for a ...
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How to combine the new Duolingo (with crowns) with spaced repetition?
Duolingo was updated so that the main user interface no longer shows how well Duolingo thinks the user knows the different skills. Furthermore, there is no encouragement (in terms of skills turning ...
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Is it possible to learn grammar through spaced repetition, and if yes, how?
Spaced repetition is mostly used for learning vocabulary, but learning vocabulary is not all there is to learning a foreign language. Grammar also needs to be acquired, one way or another. Since doing ...
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Incorrect answer: repeat question again or come back later? [closed]
I'm creating an app to teach foreign language. If the user gets the question wrong, should it repeat (if so, how many times) or come back later (ie shuffle back into the deck)?
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How to make vocabulary acquisition fun?
I have been learning French for around 2.5 years. I am currently around the B1 level and have attained this by practising reading, writing and speaking and basically immersion. But one of the biggest ...
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What was the first computer-based spaced repetition system?
According to Wikipedia, SuperMemo has been available since 1985. Due to its age, it may be the oldest spaced repetition system that is still available. However, was it also the first computer-based ...
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When using spaced repetition, do I learn less when tired?
If I use Ankidroid in the evening, I am tired and don't perform very well. If I use it in the morning, my performance is better.
Does better performance also imply I am learning the content more ...
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How long does the "priming" effect last for vocabulary study?
I'm looking for studies or other scientifically-solid information on the topic. But first, an explanation.
I'm interested in the psychological phenomenon of priming as it relates to vocabulary study. ...
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If someone gets a phrase correct, how many more times should they practice it?
I am creating a language curriculum for Standard Chinese (none exist in my area). If someone gets a question/phrase/word incorrect, for example a phrase from a module on greetings, they should ...
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Should I avoid learning related words at the same time in SRS, and if so, how do I avoid it with Anki?
One anti-pattern discussed in "Fluent Forever" is learning a group of words from a certain theme all at once, such as colours one week, family members another week, and so on.
Does this apply to ...
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What are Anki's disadvantages?
Anki makes remembering things (words) easy.
We can remember them anywhere by using Anki easily... If you have a smartphone or a personal computer. I think this is a kind of Anki's advantages.
But all ...
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How can I put grammar rules into flashcards?
Putting vocabulary into flashcards is (relatively) a no-brainer: word -> translation, translation -> word. (Yes, it can be more complicated than that, but that's the gist of it.)
Grammar rules, on ...
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Repetition interval during initial learning within a day
I found that some words hard to recall after several minutes or on next day when learned them from flash cards.
With longer period of time between recalls (5/10/60 min) and after working with another ...
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Is there reliable data for the success rates of different methods of learning/reviewing vocabulary?
Is there reliable data for the success rates of different methods of learning/reviewing vocabulary? I.e.:
no reviewing
audiobooks
hand-written flashcards
SRS flashcard apps
Goldlist method
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How to personalize a vocabulary flashcard deck without spending too much time on it?
I understand that SRS programs like Anki is for review what you learn, not to learn the card completely new. However, for learners who require to learn a lot of new words (to pass a test for example), ...
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Why does anki remove 'leeches'?
In anki the strategy when a word is being continously mistranslated is to mark the word as 'leech' and remove it from future repetitions. In contrast - Memrise will offer a special cramming sessions ...
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When to remove a word from Anki
Anyone familiar with Anki, or Spaced repetition in general, should know that the algorithm assumes that you will never remove a word from the system. You'll always review learned words, but after a ...
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Is SRS more effective than traditional study for vocabulary augmentation?
Spaced Repetition Software (SRS), such an Anki, has become somewhat popular in the language-learning realm for increasing one's vocabulary and similar reasons.
However, is there any evidence that ...
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