The Recall journal
Notes on the practice.
Field notes, guides, and the thinking behind Recall.
- 01
How to Keep Up With Flashcard Reviews Without Burning Out
Falling behind on flashcard reviews is the habit-killer no one warns you about. Here's how to keep up with flashcard reviews sustainably, even after a bad week.
2026-06-11
5 min read
- 02
FSRS vs SM-2: What Changed and Why It Matters
FSRS vs SM-2 is the quiet revolution in spaced repetition. Here's how the modern FSRS algorithm models memory differently — and why it schedules better.
2026-06-07
5 min read
- 03
Spaced Repetition for Language Learning Vocabulary
Vocabulary is where most language learners stall. Here's how spaced repetition for language learning builds a lasting vocabulary without endless cramming.
2026-06-02
5 min read
- 04
What Is Spaced Repetition? A Beginner's Guide
New to spaced repetition? This beginner's guide explains what spaced repetition is, why it works, and how to start studying with it in an afternoon.
2026-05-28
5 min read
- 05
Why Cramming Doesn't Work for Long-Term Memory
Cramming can rescue a test and still leave you with nothing a week later. Here's why cramming doesn't work for long-term memory — and what beats it.
2026-05-23
5 min read
- 06
What Is the Forgetting Curve and How to Beat It
The forgetting curve explains why what you learn today is mostly gone in a week. Here's the science behind it and how spaced repetition flattens it.
2026-05-18
5 min read
- 07
Why Rereading and Highlighting Don't Help You Study
Rereading feels like learning but rarely is. Here's why rereading doesn't help you study, the fluency illusion behind it, and what to do instead.
2026-05-13
5 min read
- 08
How to Write Flashcards That Actually Stick in Memory
Most flashcards fail before you ever review them. Learn how to write good flashcards that trigger real retrieval — atomic, specific, and built to be remembered.
2026-05-08
5 min read