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But you're right.

Like, if you're just looking through a deck of single words, it's probably not the most efficient use of your study time.

But I also have an alternative suggestion to improving that flashcard time.

So one thing that I think could be helpful is instead of just reviewing your flashcards, okay, do I know this word?

I flip it over.

Yeah, okay, that's what it means.

When you look at the front card, okay, this is the word I'm being prompted.

Do I know what it means?

Yes.

Okay, I think I do.

Then can I conjugate it?

If it's a verb?

Can I use it in a sentence or try to write an example sentence with this word?

That could kind of take the study to another level where you're actually producing some language.

And of course, it's more energy intensive.

It's not something you can so easily do, you know, waiting for your bus in the morning, which is the perfect time to use Anki.

But if you have some more dedicated study time, write down an example sentence and then maybe check that later by searching it on Google or using like ChatGPT or talking to your tutor.

you know, see if that, you know, works well for you to create that.

Yeah, more active use with the with the language.

And then another thing I would add, so I don't just make Anki flashcards with the definition and the term.