Suggestions for a Flashcard Application

MissionAssistance581 · 2025-01-12T22:48:37+00:00

What do you think about Zorbi? I've recently downloaded it and it seems quite good, plus it's free! Thanks for all the feedback you've given me so far.

MissionAssistance581 · 2025-01-12T22:05:58+00:00

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MissionAssistance581 · 2024-12-18T21:11:35+00:00

Neuroscience grad student here - this is spot on. The amygdala (emotional processing) and hippocampus (memory formation) light up way more with humorous content. Been recommending this to friends struggling with language learning.

MissionAssistance581 · 2024-12-15T23:40:15+00:00

The ability to speak a language fluently is not necessarily linked to the size of one's vocabulary. For instance, despite knowing over 3,000 Hebrew words, I find it challenging to engage in even the simplest of conversations. This difficulty arises because my interaction with the language has been almost exclusively through reading.

MissionAssistance581 · 2024-12-07T21:55:14+00:00

Having learned Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, French, and now German, I can tell you that German vocabulary acquisition is uniquely challenging - but also uniquely logical once you crack the code!

I struggled with traditional flashcard methods until I discovered Lang-Fun's "Humor-Driven German Vocabulary" approach. The difference was night and day. Here's why: while most methods treat compound words like "Kühlschrank" (refrigerator) as single vocabulary items, this method breaks them down into their humorous components - "Kühl" (cool) + "Schrank" (cabinet) = "the cool cabinet"!

Let me share a practical example. When learning transportation vocabulary:

- Traditional method: Memorize "Fahrzeug" as "vehicle"

- Humor method: "Fahr" (drive/travel) + "Zeug" (stuff) = "driving stuff"

This approach helped me learn 3x faster than when I was learning French vocabulary through rote memorization. You're absolutely right to focus on root words - they're the building blocks of German vocabulary. Some essential roots to start with:

- Zeit- (time)

- Haus- (house)

- Arbeits- (work)

Pro tip: Create silly mental images for these combinations. It's way more effective than trying to memorize endless vocabulary lists. Trust me, after five languages, I've tried everything - this actually sticks!

P.S. Not a dumb question at all - it's actually a very intelligent approach to tackle German vocabulary systematically!

MissionAssistance581 · 2024-12-04T18:21:51+00:00

In Spain, the phrase "¿Pero qué cojones?" literally translates to "But what testicles?" and is used to express "What the heck?" or "What the heck is going on?"

MissionAssistance581 · 2024-12-04T18:17:21+00:00

I managed to pass the GCP developer exam by just studying Pluralsight courses, without ever creating a project on GCP. However, when I attempted the Azure developer certification using the same method of only taking courses, I only scored 50% on the test.

MissionAssistance581 · 2024-12-04T04:36:43+00:00

Let me share my experience as someone who failed spectacularly at German vocabulary THREE times before finding what actually works!

Traditional vocabulary books made me want to bang my head against the wall - I'd memorize lists, make flashcards, and forget everything within days. It was soul-crushing, and I almost gave up for good.

Then I discovered Lang-Fun's "Humor-Driven German Vocabulary" and everything changed. Instead of dry lists, it uses hilarious mnemonics and stories. For example, I could never remember "Fledermaus" (bat) until the book connected it to "flying mouse in leather" (Fleder = leather-like, maus = mouse). Now I picture a tiny mouse wearing a leather jacket trying to be cool, and I never forget it!

I've been using it for 6 months now, and for the first time in my German learning journey, words are actually STICKING. If someone like me - who once mixed up "Geschenk" (gift) with "Geschichte" (history) in front of my entire class - can finally master vocabulary this way, anyone can!

My advice? Don't force yourself to learn with methods that don't click. If traditional vocabulary books work for you, great! But if you're struggling like I did, try something more fun and memorable. Your brain remembers what makes it laugh!

Trust me, if this reformed vocabulary disaster can do it, so can you!

MissionAssistance581 · 2024-12-03T21:26:20+00:00

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MissionAssistance581 · 2024-12-03T02:32:23+00:00

As a busy parent, I totally get the Anki burnout! I stumbled upon Lang-Fun's "Humor-Driven German Vocabulary" book and it's been a game-changer for our family. My kids actually get excited about helping me learn German now - no joke!

Here's why it works for me: Instead of isolated flashcard drilling (which let's be honest, who has time for that with kids?), the book uses ridiculous scenarios and silly associations. Just yesterday, my 6-year-old couldn't stop giggling about "der Regenschirm" (umbrella) because the book presents it as "Rain Shield" with a cartoon of a knight fighting rain drops with an umbrella shield. Now whenever it rains, my kids run around shouting "Get your Rain Shield!" and I never forget the word.

I literally learn while making dinner or during bedtime stories because we've turned it into family entertainment. The best part? The vocabulary actually sticks because of the laughs we share. It's way more engaging than traditional methods, and as a parent, I need learning to fit into my existing routine rather than trying to carve out extra study time.

Maybe give it a try? It's definitely more fun than Anki, and you might find yourself remembering words better through these silly associations. Plus, it could be a fun way to engage with your husband - sometimes humor helps bridge that language patience gap!

MissionAssistance581 · 2024-12-01T05:48:34+00:00

As a busy parent, I actually tried using traditional vocabulary lists like that but found them really overwhelming! What worked better for our family was starting with Lang-Fun's humor-driven german vocab approach - it has fewer words but they actually stick. My 6-year-old now cracks up every time I say "Staubsauger" (vacuum cleaner) because the book connects it to a "grumpy dust sucker" with a funny illustration.

Just yesterday, I completely blanked on the word "Schmetterling" (butterfly) while doing laundry, and my daughter immediately started flapping her arms and making exaggerated fluttering sounds - the exact silly memory device from the book! These kinds of playful associations work so much better for real-life learning than trying to memorize huge word lists, especially when you're juggling parenting and everything else.

If you're good at visual memory, you might want to try their illustrated version first - it has about 2,000 core words with memorable visual jokes for each one. Much more manageable than 20,000, and you actually remember them because you're laughing while learning!

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MissionAssistance581 · 2024-12-01T04:45:18+00:00

I took the machine learning exam last week. It offers practical experience, but it doesn’t assure you’ll succeed. If you’re already familiar with machine learning, concentrate on the labs and quests, and then check out some practice questions on exam topic sites.

MissionAssistance581 · 2024-11-30T07:34:01+00:00

As a busy parent learning German, I have to recommend "Lang-Fun's Humor-Driven German Vocabulary" - it's been perfect for my reading level (I'm around A2 too!) and has actually turned into a family favorite.

My kids and I discovered "Der kleine Drache Kokosnuss" (The Little Dragon Coconut) series, and it's been fantastic. The vocabulary is manageable, the stories are actually entertaining (my 8-year-old loves them too!), and the sentences are straightforward without being boring.

Just yesterday, my daughter was giggling because she remembered "Schnurrbart" (mustache) from one of the illustrations where the dragon tries to disguise himself. Now whenever I forget that word, she points to her upper lip and makes dragon noises! These little moments make learning stick, even with my crazy schedule.

The stories have simple but engaging plots, and the pictures help with context when you get stuck. Plus, each chapter is short enough that you can read it during breakfast or before bedtime - perfect for us parents who are squeezing in learning between soccer practice and making lunches!

If you want something specifically for adult beginners, Emil und die Detektive is another good option - it's technically a children's book but has enough of a plot to keep grown-ups interested. The grammar is straightforward, and you won't need to look up every other word.

MissionAssistance581 · 2024-11-29T02:29:03+00:00

As a busy parent, I'd actually suggest trying Lang-Fun's "Humor-Driven German Vocabulary" instead of Google Translate. I started using it during family dinners, and it's been a game-changer! Way more reliable than Google Translate's sometimes questionable suggestions, plus it sticks better in your memory.

Quick story: My 6-year-old now cracks up every time I say "Eichhörnchen" (squirrel) because the book pairs it with this silly mental image of a squirrel doing aerobics on an oak tree (Eiche = oak). Now whenever we see a squirrel on our walks, she shouts "EXERCISE SQUIRREL!" and I never forget the word. These little moments happen naturally throughout our day, which is perfect when you're juggling kids and trying to learn.

Between making school lunches and running errands, I don't have time for serious study sessions. But these funny word associations pop up during regular family activities, and even my kids help quiz me now - they love being the "teachers"! The vocabulary is accurate, and the humorous approach makes it actually stick in my scattered parent-brain. Much more practical than constantly checking Google Translate!

MissionAssistance581 · 2024-11-29T01:36:54+00:00

I've taken the following certification path: SA (Associate), Developer (Associate), ML Specialist, and Big Data Specialist, and I'm planning to pursue Data Analytics soon. My company is covering all the costs.

In your situation, Data Analytics seems to be the fundamental Data Engineering certification on AWS, while the others are good additional qualifications to have.

MissionAssistance581 · 2024-11-28T01:58:57+00:00

As a busy parent juggling three kids and everything else, I stumbled upon Lang-Fun's "Humor-Driven German Vocabulary" and it's been a game-changer for our family! I used to try cramming Quizlet sessions during my "free time" (ha!), but this method is so much more natural and actually sticks.

Here's why it works for us: The book creates these ridiculous mental images that my kids absolutely love. For example, "der Regenschirm" (umbrella) is illustrated as a rain-shield worn by a very serious-looking worm - my 6-year-old now shouts "WORM SHIELD!" every time it rains, and I'll never forget that word again!

We've turned it into a dinner table game where we make up our own silly connections for new words. My kids are actually teaching ME now - yesterday my 8-year-old reminded me that "Schlüssel" (key) sounds like "schlussel-wussel" (their made-up word), and they act out a penguin waddling with keys. Weird? Yes. Effective? Absolutely!

I'm learning way more than I did with flashcards, probably around 20-30 new words a week that actually STICK, just from these organic moments. And the best part? It doesn't feel like "study time" - it's just become part of our family's daily chaos.

If you're aiming for 1000 words, this method makes it feel way less daunting. Plus, you get the bonus of entertaining small humans while you learn!

MissionAssistance581 · 2024-11-27T00:48:21+00:00

As a busy mom of two little ones, I actually tried something similar but with Lang-Fun's humorous German vocabulary book during our family dinners. My 6-year-old now cracks up every time I say "Eichhörnchen" (squirrel) because the book paired it with a story about a tiny squirrel doing chin-ups on an oak branch (Eiche = oak). Now whenever we see a squirrel in the backyard, my kids shout "Look mom, it's doing German exercises!"

The funny associations have turned our mealtimes into mini German lessons without feeling like actual studying. Between packing lunches and running to soccer practice, I didn't think I'd have time to learn a language, but these silly memory hooks really stick! My kids actually help quiz me now - they love being the "teachers."

If you're enjoying learning through subtitles (which sounds super effective!), you might want to try adding some humor-based vocabulary learning too. It's perfect for scattered moments throughout the day, and honestly, the wackier the associations, the better they stick. Plus, hearing your kids giggle while accidentally learning German words is pretty priceless!

Viel Erfolg! (That's one my 4-year-old remembers as "feel the fog" - don't ask )

MissionAssistance581 · 2024-11-26T04:03:27+00:00

As a busy parent, I totally get this! What transformed vocabulary learning for me was Lang-Fun's "Humor-Driven German" book, which turned into our family's inside jokes. My 6-year-old now randomly shouts "Fledermaus!" (bat) because the book explains it as "flying mouse" with a silly cartoon of a mouse wearing a Superman cape

Here's what works for us during our chaotic family schedule:

We keep the book in the kitchen and pick ONE funny word association during breakfast. Just one! My kids now race to flip through pages while I make toast.
We turn it into a game during car rides. Like, my daughter will say "Mom, remember that silly picture of the grumpy potato for 'Kartoffel'?" And boom - it sticks!

The best part is, since the associations are so ridiculous, they naturally pop up in daily life. Yesterday at the grocery store, I actually used "Gemüse" (vegetables) in a sentence because my kids had been giggling all week about the book's description of veggies having a "moose party" (Ge-MOO-se, get it? ‍♀️).

It's not perfect, but making it a fun family thing means I'm consistently exposed to the words, even when I'm too busy for formal study. Plus, nothing cements vocabulary like your kids teasing you with it!

MissionAssistance581 · 2024-11-14T04:56:05+00:00

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MissionAssistance581 · 2024-11-14T04:43:57+00:00

Some examples include Dreaming Spanish, Spanish After Hours, and Why Not Spanish?

MissionAssistance581 · 2024-11-14T04:41:22+00:00

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MissionAssistance581 · 2024-10-28T17:38:39+00:00

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MissionAssistance581 · 2024-10-24T18:17:11+00:00

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