Word Hype Blog
How vocabulary actually sticks: learning science, exam prep and word-game tactics.
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Exam Prep: A New Mode for IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, YDS and YÖKDİL
Word Hype 3.9.1 adds Exam Prep, a fifth game mode. Pick your exam first, then the way you drill it — plus the new Journey look and real word counts per exam.
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The Science of Repetition: Why the Brain Only Learns What It Repeats
From Ebbinghaus to Karpicke, from the juggling study to Swahili vocabulary: the most striking research on how repetition builds motor skills, cognitive ability and language.
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Spaced Repetition Explained: How It Works and How to Use It
A practical guide to spaced repetition: the forgetting curve, the optimal-gap rule, Leitner and SM-2, common mistakes, and a 4-week plan for new vocabulary.
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The Power of Repetition in Varied Contexts: Same Word, Different Scene
Students who studied in two rooms, the scuba-diver experiment, beanbag tossing and vocabulary meta-analyses: why repeating in changing contexts beats repeating the same way.
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How Many Words Do You Need for IELTS? Targets by Band (and TOEFL, CEFR)
Vocabulary size targets for IELTS band 5 to 9, mapped to CEFR levels and TOEFL scores, with the research behind the numbers and a plan to close the gap.
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Can Word Games Teach Vocabulary? Wordle, Scrabble and the Research
Wordle and Scrabble train spelling and recall of words you already know, but rarely teach new ones. What the research says, and what a word game needs to teach.
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How Many Words per CEFR Level? A1 to C2 Explained
A1 needs about 1,500 words and C2 around 5,000. See the vocabulary size for every CEFR level, with example words, exam equivalents and free word lists.
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How to Memorize English Vocabulary: 7 Techniques That Actually Work
How do you memorize English words so they stick? Seven research-backed techniques — spaced repetition, active recall, context, themes, multisensory practice, frequency and gamification — plus a 10-minute daily plan.
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The Power of Thematic Learning: Why Categorized Vocabulary Boosts Your English
Learning words by topic creates mental hooks, lowers cognitive load and unlocks fluency. Here is the science behind Word Hype interest packs.
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Level Up Together: Why Word Hype's Multiplayer Is the Ultimate Learning Hack
Social motivation, gamification and healthy habit loops: how real-time multiplayer word battles make English vocabulary stick.
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Word Hype: The Power of Learning Through Play
Why playing word games builds vocabulary faster than rote memorization: active recall, thematic context, flow, and instant feedback.
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How Word Hype's IELTS & TOEFL Vocabulary Packs Boost Your Exam Prep
Curated IELTS and TOEFL word packs, active recall games, contextual hints and organic repetition: how Word Hype helps you score higher.