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The “Learn a Language in 7 Days” Promise Is a Lie — Here’s the Honest Truth

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Every few weeks, it shows up again. An ad, a headline, a social media post promising the world: “Learn Spanish in 7 days.” “Speak French fluently before your vacation.” “Master Italian in a single weekend.” These promises are everywhere, and they work — because they tap into something every language learner genuinely feels. The desire […]

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Anki Is Bigger Than Language Learning (And That Changes Everything)

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Most people find Anki because they want to learn a language. Maybe you started with Anki Spanish Flashcards to finally hold a real conversation on holiday. Maybe you picked up Anki French Flashcards before a trip to Paris. Or perhaps German noun genders drove you to your first spaced repetition deck and you never looked

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Should You Make Your Own Anki Flashcards or Use Pre-Made Decks?

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One of the most common questions new Anki users ask — and honestly, one of the most important ones to get right — is whether to build their own flashcard decks from scratch or use pre-made decks created by someone else. It sounds like a simple choice, but it has a real impact on how

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The 3-Layer Method for Language Fluency (Why Vocabulary Alone Isn’t Enough)

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Most language learners start the same way: they download an app, they open a textbook, or they start drilling vocabulary. And that’s not a bad starting point. Words matter. But somewhere along the way, many learners hit a wall — they know hundreds of words and still can’t hold a conversation. They can read slowly

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What to Do After Learning 2000 Words in a Foreign Language (Real Advice for Real Learners)

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A Speakada community member recently finished the Italian Top 2000 Words deck and asked a question that thousands of language learners reach eventually — what comes next? Here’s the honest answer. The 2000-Word Milestone: A Bigger Deal Than You Think John, one of our Speakada community members, sent us a message after working through the

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How to Back Up Your Anki Decks and Protect Your Language Learning Investment

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If you’ve ever purchased a set of Anki flashcard decks, taken a break from studying, and then returned to find that your download link no longer works — you’re not alone. It happens more often than you’d think, and there’s a very simple fix. This post walks you through exactly what to do if your

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Why Anki Flashcards Solve the Language Learning Memory Problem

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Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation in your target language, knowing you’ve studied a specific word dozens of times, only to have your mind go completely blank? The word sits frustratingly on the tip of your tongue, but you just can’t produce it when you need it most. If this sounds

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How to Use Anki to Learn Thousands of Words Without Burnout

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You’ve just downloaded an Anki language learning flashcard deck containing the top 2000 most common words in your target language. You open it up, see that massive number staring back at you, and suddenly feel a wave of anxiety wash over you. “Do I have to learn all of this at once?” If you’ve ever

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Why Lifetime Access Matters: Own Your Language Learning Journey Forever

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When Hannah, one of our Speakada customers, reached out with a simple question after purchasing her Anki Spanish Flashcards, she touched on something that matters deeply to language learners everywhere: “I was wondering if access to the cards has an end date or is it lifetime access?” The answer? Yes, absolutely lifetime access. But Hannah’s

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Anki vs. Duolingo: Which Language Learning App Really Works?

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If you’re serious about learning a new language, you’ve probably encountered the age-old debate: Should you use Duolingo or Anki? Both platforms have passionate followers, but they approach language learning in fundamentally different ways. Understanding these differences can save you months of wasted effort and help you reach fluency faster. Let’s dive deep into this

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