How to Use Spaced Repetition After Reading Spanish
Spaced repetition works best after reading when it brings back Spanish you actually met in context. It should reinforce reading, not replace it.
Spacing and retrieval are both well-supported for memory (Cepeda et al. 2006; Roediger & Butler 2011). Kim and Webb’s meta-analysis also supports spaced practice for second-language learning (Kim & Webb 2022).
What to save after reading
Save:
- repeated words
- useful phrases
- words that blocked meaning
- chunks you can reuse
- phrases from stories you enjoyed
Do not save every unknown word.
Make cards from context
Weak card:
- cuenta = account / bill / count
Better cards:
- darse cuenta de…
- tener en cuenta…
- la cuenta del restaurante
The sentence helps you remember the right meaning.
Review, then return to reading
Use review for a few minutes. Then read again.
The loop should be:
- read
- save
- review later
- meet the word again in Spanish
The last step matters. Words become stronger when they return in real contexts, not only in flashcards.
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