Word NotebookWord Notebook Blog
Short, practical posts about learning words: how to remember them, which ones you'll meet most, and which ones don't mean what you think. Every post has example sentences and lists worth adding to your notebook.
Spanish-English false friends: 20 words that fool you
embarazada, actual, librería, constipado… 20 Spanish-English false friends, what they really mean, example sentences in both languages and a short quiz.
How many new words a day should you learn?
How many new words a day is realistic? Work out your own number from the time you have and the reviews it creates, with a table and three example learners.
Vocabulary notebook template: a free printable page
A free printable vocabulary notebook template with four columns, an example-sentence line and review boxes, plus a filled-in sample page and how to use it.
German articles rules: der, die, das and the patterns
How to tell der, die and das apart: noun endings and meaning groups that predict gender, the exceptions that break them, and a habit that sticks.
How to choose a vocabulary app: 8 things to check
What to check before you pick a vocabulary app: your own words, practice modes, ads, free limits, price model and devices. An 8-point checklist.
How to memorize vocabulary: 9 methods that hold up
Nine ways to memorize vocabulary in a foreign language, what each is good for and where it falls short, with three words worked through every method.
How to make a vocabulary notebook that works
Which columns to use, what to write for each word and when to review: a vocabulary notebook method with a sample page and 12 example sentences.
Thank-you words for teachers: 20 English phrases
World Teachers' Day is 5 October. 20 natural English ways to thank a teacher, from a short card line to a longer note, graded from casual to formal.
