1. Learn phrases, not just words
A short phrase you'd really say ("Can you take a photo of us?") teaches vocabulary, grammar and word order at once, and you can use it the same day. Keep single words for things you'll point at.
2. Keep each card small
One phrase or one pattern per card. If a card feels long, split it. Small cards are quicker to review and easier to say out loud.
3. Add context when a word is ambiguous
When a word has several meanings, add a short note or example so you remember the right one. In Flippin, notes sit on the card under the phrase.
4. Tag by topic
Tags like travel, food or work let you study in focused sessions. Flippin allows up to five tags per card, and you can filter the deck by any of them.
5. Use images and emoji as memory hooks
A picture or an emoji helps you recall the meaning faster, especially for concrete nouns. In Flippin, card images and AI emoji suggestions are part of Premium.
6. Review a little, every day
Consistency beats intensity. Five minutes a day keeps your streak alive and your weekly goal moving. Flippin's Review due cards starts with the cards that are due, then your mistakes, then new ones, and each answer schedules the card's next review a few days to a few weeks later.
How Flippin helps
- Automatic translation as you type, in either direction
- Pronunciation on both sides of every card
- 30 ready-made phrase collections (11 free) so you never start from an empty deck
- New, Learning and Mastered status on every card
