Learning Vocabulary

Summary

• Spaced Repetition Systems (SRS)
• Flashcards - Anki and Memrise
• Imitate sounds - drilled repetition
• Find a trigger in the day to remind you to use your flashcards
• HOT TIP: Only stop using flashcards after a CORRECT answer

Related Links

Read more about Spaced Repetition Systems here

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Learn how to use Anki and download Top 2500 Spanish Words

Learn how to use Memrise and download Top 1000 Spanish Words

Other popular mobile apps to consider: Duolingo, Mondly, LingQ - just pick one and get learning!

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You can also use these flashcards in your web browser, to review the most commonly used verbs and their conjugations. This is probably best done once you've already spent some time learning vocabulary, but they're especially useful because they cover a lot of the tricky irregular verbs!

Katie has written a couple of articles about flashcards, that we think you'll find useful. The first talks about different types of flashcards and how to make the most of them. The second has some great ideas for using flashcards for different fun, engaging activities.