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Make vocabulary practice active

Recognising a word and producing it are different skills. A useful practice routine makes room for both.

Try before revealing

Look at the English prompt and attempt the Spanish word aloud. Even an uncertain attempt tells you more about your recall than immediately reading the answer.

Check honestly

After revealing, mark whether you recalled it. A score is feedback for the current session, not a proficiency certificate. Repeat difficult cards in a later session.

Add a sentence

A word is easier to use when attached to context. For agua, try Quiero agua: I want water. Notice that articles and word order do not always match English.

Keep sessions manageable

Use a short set often enough to notice what you retain. Add new words gradually instead of replacing review with endless new material.

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