Study Methods
Articles about study methods for learning Brazilian Portuguese.
How to study a language in 15 minutes a day and actually make progress
Sleep, exercise, and memory: what actually helps you retain a language
What the research really says about sleep, exercise, and language memory, plus which habits move the needle and which are wishful thinking.
The Anki trap: why most people quit flashcards (and how to avoid it)
Most people who try flashcard apps quit within a month. Here's what actually goes wrong, and how to build a system that survives past the honeymoon phase.
The intermediate plateau is real. Here's how to actually get past it
Why language learners stall at the intermediate level and the concrete strategies that get you moving again, backed by research.
How FSRS works and why it beats the old flashcard algorithms
FSRS is the algorithm quietly replacing SM-2 in modern flashcard apps. Here's what it actually does differently and why your reviews feel smarter.
Active recall vs passive review: why typing beats reading every time
Research shows typing answers is up to 50% more effective than flipping flashcards. Here's why active recall works and how to use it.
The Forgetting Curve Is Working Against Your Portuguese (Here's How to Fight Back)
Your brain forgets 70% of new Portuguese vocabulary within 24 hours. Learn how the forgetting curve works and how spaced repetition fights it.