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Guides on spaced repetition, Anki migration, Italian and French learning, and memory science.
How to Import Your Anki Deck to the Web (Without Losing Media)
Step-by-step guide to moving your Anki decks to a web app while keeping all audio and images intact.
Anki for iPhone in 2026: Why It's Still Frustrating
An honest look at AnkiMobile's shortcomings — and what better alternatives look like today.
The Best Anki Alternatives for Language Learners in 2026
A comparison of Repetrax, Mochi, RemNote, Brainscape, Quizlet, and Clozemaster — with honest pros and cons for each.
How to Learn Italian Vocabulary from YouTube Videos
Three methods for mining Italian vocabulary from YouTube, including automated flashcard generation.
Italian Spaced Repetition: The Method Polyglots Actually Use
How serious Italian learners use spaced repetition — core vocabulary building, mining from real content, and daily habit structure.
Best Italian YouTube Channels for Learning (With Flashcard-Ready Captions)
Curated list of YouTube channels by level with caption quality notes and guidance on integrating them with spaced repetition.
The SM-2 Algorithm Explained Simply
Plain-English explanation of how SM-2 works — intervals, ease factors, ease hell, and how it compares to FSRS.
How Long Does It Take to Memorize 1,000 Words with Spaced Repetition?
Data-driven answer with reviews-per-day tables, time-to-maturity by new card rate, and a realistic 4-month plan.
Spaced Repetition vs. Passive Review: What the Research Says
Research-backed comparison of active recall vs passive review — the testing effect, fluency illusion, and spacing effect.
Is Anki Free on iPhone? AnkiMobile Pricing Explained (2026)
AnkiMobile costs $24.99 on iOS — why it costs money, what you get, and whether free alternatives are worth it.
Anki vs Repetrax: An Honest Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of Anki and Repetrax across algorithm, platform, price, import, and ease of use — with honest picks for different users.
Anki Alternative for Students: The Best Options in 2026
Students need different things from language learners. Here's how Repetrax, RemNote, Mochi, and Quizlet compare for multi-subject studying.
1,000 Most Common Italian Words (Free List)
A thematically organised list of the 1,000 most frequent Italian words — from function words to verbs, nouns, and connectors.
How Long Does It Take to Learn Italian? A Realistic Timeline
FSI data, CEFR level milestones, and a realistic breakdown of what it takes to reach conversational and fluent Italian.
Italian Vocabulary for Travel: 150 Essential Words and Phrases
Everything you need to navigate Italy — airports, hotels, restaurants, shopping, and emergencies — in one organised reference.
Italian Food Vocabulary: 100 Words Every Learner Needs
Ingredients, cooking methods, dish names, and restaurant vocabulary — the Italian food lexicon that actually gets used.
Italian Numbers, Dates, and Time: The Complete Guide
Cardinal and ordinal numbers, telling time the Italian way, months, days, and date formats — all in one reference.
Best Italian Books for Beginners (Fiction and Non-Fiction)
Graded readers, approachable authentic texts, and non-fiction options for A1 to early B1 learners — with honest picks for each level.
Best Italian Workbooks and Exercise Books for Beginners
Grammar workbooks, combined course books, and vocabulary resources for self-study Italian — with advice on combining them with spaced repetition.
How to Learn Italian by Yourself: A Complete Beginner's Guide
A practical self-study roadmap for Italian — vocabulary systems, grammar order, listening resources, speaking practice, and weekly schedules.
Italian Grammar vs Italian Vocabulary: What to Study First
The research-backed answer to one of the most common Italian learning debates — and a practical monthly split for beginners.
400 Most Common French Words (Free List)
A thematically organised list of the 400 most frequent French words — from être and avoir to everyday nouns and connectors.
How Long Does It Take to Learn French? A Realistic Timeline
FSI data, CEFR milestones, and an honest look at how long it takes to speak French conversationally and fluently.
French Vocabulary for Travel: 100 Essential Words and Phrases
Airport to restaurant — all the French you need to navigate France, with cultural notes on formality and café etiquette.
French Food Vocabulary: 100 Words Every Learner Needs
Ingredients, cooking terms, menu vocabulary, and café culture — the French food lexicon with cultural notes on dining customs.
Best French Books for Beginners
Graded readers, accessible authentic French texts, and news resources for A1–B1 learners — with level guidance and active reading tips.
Best French Workbooks and Exercise Books for Beginners
Grammar workbooks, course books, and vocabulary resources for self-study French — including how to combine them with spaced repetition.
How to Learn French by Yourself: A Complete Beginner's Guide
A self-study roadmap for French — vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, and reading resources with weekly schedule templates.
Best French YouTube Channels for Learning (With Subtitles)
Curated French YouTube channels from beginner to advanced — taught-in-English channels, immersion channels, and native content.
French Spaced Repetition: The Method Polyglots Actually Use
How to use spaced repetition for French vocabulary — with French-specific tips on gender cards, verb conjugation, and building from YouTube input.