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Guides on spaced repetition, Anki migration, Italian learning, and memory science.
How to Import Your Anki Deck to the Web (Without Losing Media)
Step-by-step guide to moving your Anki decks to a web app while keeping all audio and images intact.
Anki for iPhone in 2026: Why It's Still Frustrating
An honest look at AnkiMobile's shortcomings — and what better alternatives look like today.
The Best Anki Alternatives for Language Learners in 2026
A comparison of Repetrax, Mochi, RemNote, Brainscape, Quizlet, and Clozemaster — with honest pros and cons for each.
How to Learn Italian Vocabulary from YouTube Videos
Three methods for mining Italian vocabulary from YouTube, including automated flashcard generation.
Italian Spaced Repetition: The Method Polyglots Actually Use
How serious Italian learners use spaced repetition — core vocabulary building, mining from real content, and daily habit structure.
Best Italian YouTube Channels for Learning (With Flashcard-Ready Captions)
Curated list of YouTube channels by level with caption quality notes and guidance on integrating them with spaced repetition.
The SM-2 Algorithm Explained Simply
Plain-English explanation of how SM-2 works — intervals, ease factors, ease hell, and how it compares to FSRS.
How Long Does It Take to Memorize 1,000 Words with Spaced Repetition?
Data-driven answer with reviews-per-day tables, time-to-maturity by new card rate, and a realistic 4-month plan.
Spaced Repetition vs. Passive Review: What the Research Says
Research-backed comparison of active recall vs passive review — the testing effect, fluency illusion, and spacing effect.