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Contextual spaced repetition for language learners
Spaced repetition helps you return to language before it fades. Context makes each return more meaningful: instead of recalling a definition, you recall a person, scene, and intention.
Store the cue with the answer
Keep the full sentence and a short explanation or translation. A single word card is fast to make, but it often loses the grammar and tone you need.
Review for recognition and use
Ask whether you understand the line and whether you could adapt it. Mark confusing items for a clearer note rather than repeatedly guessing.
Keep the collection personal
Your best review material comes from media, conversations, and goals that already matter to you.
Build your own context-rich review habit
Find useful language in real video, save the full example, and return to it when you are ready to review.
Frequently asked questions
Is context slower to review?
A contextual card can take a little longer, but it often prevents separate grammar, vocabulary, and listening cards for the same idea.
Should I delete difficult cards?
Edit unclear cards first. Delete items that no longer support a real goal or that lack enough context to be useful.