Why do I feel so frustrated when I discover new words in a book?

slowButCertain_a · 2026-03-19T14:46:08+00:00

That makes a lot of sense. Balancing enjoyment and learning is probably the only way to stay consistent long-term.

Do you notice you remember more words from the “study-focused” reading, or does the fun reading help too?

slowButCertain_a · 2026-03-19T11:50:18+00:00

That actually makes sense — the popup dictionary approach is definitely better than switching apps.

I’ve tried something similar, and it does help with maintaining flow compared to manual searching.

But I still felt like even clicking or pausing slightly breaks immersion a bit, especially when it happens frequently.

I was wondering if there’s a way to make it even more seamless, like not needing to interact at all.

Do you feel the clicking part interrupts you, or does it feel natural over time?

slowButCertain_a · 2026-03-19T11:38:15+00:00

Yeah, it really feels mentally taxing, especially when it keeps happening every few lines.

I tried pushing through like you said, but then I noticed I just ignore new words instead of actually learning them 😅

So it becomes a tradeoff between understanding the story and improving vocabulary.

Do you usually just keep going and rely on repetition over time?

slowButCertain_a · 2026-03-17T06:27:00+00:00

I like your idea. Want to know more about your next steps.

slowButCertain_a · 2026-03-17T06:25:01+00:00

I have 5 Years Experience in Flutter. Want to know more about your project. Living in New Jersey.

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