How to practise with flashcards
A short, step-by-step routine: look, try, check, and revisit. Follow the illustrated example.
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Look at the prompt
Choose a few cards. Start with a picture or a word in a language you know.
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Try the word
Say or write the answer before turning the card. It’s okay if you need a moment.
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Check your answer
Turn the card. Read the word and its pronunciation. Say it again if you need to.
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Come back to it
Keep tricky words together. Try them again later, and include some familiar words too.
An example card, not a downloadable file.
Use pronunciation as a helping hand
Our Cantonese cheatsheets and flashcards will include Jyutping by default. The letters show pronunciation and the numbers show tones. If a word is new, learn its sound before expecting yourself to remember it from a card.
Give the word a place in your day
When you recognise a word on a card, try using it away from the page. Name the food when you see it, or say a short sentence you already know. If you get stuck, check the answer and try again later.
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