Learning Science
How the brain learns — and how to apply it to language and life.
The articles in this section are written and synthesised by AI from published research in the fields of learning science and linguistics.
The sources for each article are listed at the end of the piece — do read them, both for a fuller grounding and to satisfy yourself as to their reliability.
Where English and Vietnamese Grammar Meet — and Where They Part
Some of English grammar feels like home to a Vietnamese speaker, and some feels upside-down. A clear map of where the tw...
The Minimalist, Science-Based Vocabulary System You Can Keep for Years
Not more apps or willpower — one simple, fixed loop, run every day: harvest, capture in context, recall, use, sleep. The...
How Many Words Can Your Brain Learn in a Day?
Is there a daily limit to how many words the brain can absorb? There is no fixed storage cap — but real limits set by co...
How to Learn Advanced Vocabulary: The Toolkit of Polyglots, Memory Champions, and Linguists
The rare, hard words are the last mile of any language. The science-backed techniques that polyglots, memory champions,...
The Roots of English: Why Learning Word Parts Unlocks Thousands of Words
You will never memorise English one word at a time — and you do not need to. How Latin and Greek roots, prefixes, and su...
Vocabulary That Sticks: Learning Words in Context
Memorising word lists is slow and fragile. Meeting words in living context is how real vocabulary grows.
Pronunciation First: Why Your Ears Come Before Your Tongue
You cannot reliably say a sound you cannot hear. Training perception is the quiet first step of speaking well.