I’ve discovered there is a goldilocks sentence complexity when searching for sentences to make into flashcards.
too complex and there’s too much for your brain to get a handle on at once, too simple and you’re not learning enough per card.
it’s a hard balance to strike, especially in the beginning, but sentences which already have a word or two you know are best.
and sometimes you’ll find one which you can feel is.. just right.

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