#language flashcards

As mentioned here with my Chinese studies, I was finding it hard to naturally assimilate certain new vocab into muscle memory/everyday use. So I thought I would try an approach that would allow me to remember vocab in the long term. And be able to integrate it into my everyday life contextually. And here begins the Korean vocab iteration. 

All vocab working systematically through TOPIK. This is Level 1. 

I hope these help you learn well! Something different from route learning lists of vocab. Hopefully something that sticks!

Roses can be grown anywhere - is féidir rósanna a fhás in aon áit 

It’s no bed of roses - no saill gan fiacha é

The roses are in bud - tá na rósanna ag sceitheadh

Everything’s coming up roses - tá cuma mhaith ag teacht ar chúrsaí

Faded roses - rósanna sleabhctha

A garland of yellow roses - bláthfhleasc rósanna buí

Une lavande, des lavandes [FR]

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The Future is Yours

As I continue to develop WebRaven and Rememble, the focus will remain on creating the best possible experience for users. No venture capitalists to please. No shortcuts. Just real, powerful tools that make your life easier, without the corporate greed.