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Spaced Repetition: Remembering New Words for Good
Review new words after a gap, not in one block. See what recent studies found about spacing, where it falls…
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Why Games Help English Stick, and How to Use Them
Two meta-analyses suggest games can support second-language learning, especially vocabulary. Here is what they found, where the evidence is thin,…
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Learning English Through Songs and Lyrics
A small study of fifteen ESL learners found songs can lift vocabulary, but pronunciation and repetition limited the gains. Here…
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Using Videos to Learn English Without Getting Lost
English captions beat your own-language subtitles for vocabulary, according to the research summarised here. Learn which setting to pick and…
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Reading Your Way to Better English
Reading can build English vocabulary at your own pace. See what research found, how to choose the right level, and…
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Helping Children Learn English at Home
Practical, source-based ways to support your child’s English at home: everyday conversation, keeping the home language, books, play and realistic…