Maruman Mnemosyne - Word Book

[Tumbleweedtoo]

Every now and then, I find something really helpful that I did not know existed. Years ago when I was trying to learn a new language,I made language flash cards from note cards. These worked pretty well for learning the new language. A couple of weeks ago, I decided to resume learning a new language (that I had neglected for about six months, so I started over again using the Mango Languages website through my public library). As I was browsing the Jetpens website, I found 100 Word Cards on a ring, and I thought fantastic! Needless to say, I bought them immediately!

 

Please Note: Currently, if you do a search for this product on the Jetpens website, you will not find it using the search terms “word cards” (you can search using “word book” and find it). The complete name is:

 

Maruman Mnemosyne - Word Book - 105 mm X 54 mm - 100 Sheets

 

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As you can see, the ring allows the stack of cards to open easily for flipping through them. If you drop the cards they will not fly all over the place. The cards are approximately 4 inches by 2 inches in size, and do make a book on a ring.

 

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The ring easily opens so you can remove the note cards to write your words on the cards easily. You can also take out the cards you do not need, so you do not need to carry all of the cards around with you (just the cards with the words you are currently learning, and perhaps a few blank cards).

 

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As I was going through the Mango Languages program using my computer, I would pause the lesson and write down the words in the lesson on a sheet of paper. From that paper I began making the flash cards with the words and phrases I wanted to learn. I put the language I know on the front and the new language on the back of each card. It looks as though I will be able to use the cards frontwards and backwards as I learn this new language.

 

 

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I can arrange the Word Cards in the order of the lesson or in the order I want to learn them. When I am confident I know a word, I can remove the card. If I want to add notes (perhaps helps in pronunciation or cultural observations) to the cards, there is plenty of room on each card.

 

 

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When trying to learn a new language, I think you will find using Word Cards very helpful. In addition, you can write on these cards with a fountain pen if you let the card dry before flipping the card over. I am using a fine point Pilot Custom 823, that Vanrensalier has reviewed here on FPN "Pilot Custom 823 - Amber - Fine Pt" and Yama-guri Wild Chestnut Brown (Dark Brown) ink. This pen and this ink writes very will on these cards.

 

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All the Best,

T