Language Learning Blog

Research-backed insights on vocabulary acquisition, spaced repetition, and effective learning techniques.

Why 1000 Words Gets You 80% Comprehension (And What That Actually Means)

By Anki Word Bank Team • January 28, 2026 • 7 min read

Learn the top 1000 words in any language and understand 80% of everyday conversation. The science of Zipf's law explains why frequency-based vocabulary learning works.

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Why We Include 9 Front Languages on Every Premium Deck

By Anki Word Bank Team • January 20, 2026 • 6 min read

Most Anki decks assume you speak English. Our premium decks include 9 front language options: learn Spanish from French, Japanese from Korean, or German from Portuguese. Your native language, your advantage.

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Why Audio + Context Beats Simple Translation for Learning Vocabulary

By Anki Word Bank Team • November 2, 2025 • 8 min read

Research shows that flashcards with audio pronunciation and contextual sentences outperform simple word-translation pairs. Learn why dual coding and phonological memory matter for vocabulary retention.

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