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Notes on language learning, sentence practice, and spaced repetition.
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2026-04-10
Why You Can ‘Know Vocabulary’ but Still Can’t Speak
Why receptive vocabulary outruns productive skill, what cognitive science says about retrieval and transfer-appropriate practice, where flashcards and cloze fall short—and how full-sentence production (including translation done right) builds usable language. LinGoat focuses on written sentence practice and review, not speaking mode.
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2026-04-05
What are the Drawbacks of Cloze Cards in Language Learning?
Research-based analysis of the drawbacks of cloze deletion flashcards in language learning, including issues with shallow recall, ambiguity, and limited transfer to real communication.
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2026-04-03
How Does Spaced Repetition Actually Help You Learn Faster?
Discover how the FSRS algorithm optimizes memory retention by using machine learning and the DSR model to predict the perfect moment for your next review.
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