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Debunking the myths about how busy professionals "should" learn English — plus a practical vault of neuroscience-backed techniques that actually stick.

The Brain Secret No School Teaches You: Why You Forget Vocabulary Right After Learning It

The Brain Secret No School Teaches You: Why You Forget Vocabulary Right After Learning It

Why do you keep forgetting vocabulary even after looking it up multiple times? Your brain isn't broken — it's working exactly as designed. This post explains the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve, the testing effect, and SM-2: the science behind vocabulary that actually sticks.

📅 Jun 4, 20269 min read
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SM-2 Algorithm Explained: The 1987 Formula That Decides When You'll Forget Every Word

SM-2 Algorithm Explained: The 1987 Formula That Decides When You'll Forget Every Word

SM-2 calculates the exact moment your brain is about to forget a word — then catches it. Full formula, step-by-step trace, and why most apps get it wrong.

📅 Apr 20, 202615 min read
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Spaced Repetition for Developers: The Algorithm Your Brain Already Runs (You Just Can't See It)

Spaced Repetition for Developers: The Algorithm Your Brain Already Runs (You Just Can't See It)

Spaced repetition is the algorithm behind how your brain actually stores new words long-term — and most developers are running it wrong. Here's how it works, what the data shows, and how to use it in under 15 minutes a day.

📅 Mar 24, 202613 min read
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