Why Typing Your Answers Helps You Learn Vocabulary Faster
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When learning a new language, simply recognizing a word often isn’t enough. To truly master vocabulary, you need to recall it actively — and that’s where typing your answers comes in. Mora’s new Typing Mode gives you exactly that.
Recognition vs. Recall
- Recognition (classic flashcards) → You see the word on one side and check if you remember the translation.
- Recall (typing mode) → You have to produce the answer yourself, by typing it out. This forces your brain to work harder — and that’s where learning really sticks.
How Mora’s Typing Mode Works
When you study in Typing Mode:
- You type your answer instead of just flipping the card.
- Mora instantly checks your input:
- ✅ Perfect → Your answer matches exactly.
- ⚡ Almost → You were close (e.g. a missing accent or small typo).
- ❌ Incorrect → You didn’t get it right.
This way, you get helpful feedback that guides your learning without punishing small mistakes.
Why Typing Improves Retention
Typing requires active recall — the act of pulling the word from memory and producing it. Research shows this leads to:
- Stronger memory connections
- Better spelling accuracy
- Fewer false positives (when you think you know a word but actually don’t)
In short: you’re less likely to “cheat yourself” by relying on recognition alone.
Combine Recall and Typing
Mora lets you choose Typing Mode or the classic Recall Mode each time you start a study session. This flexibility means you can:
- Use recall mode for quick reviews.
- Switch to typing mode when you want a deeper challenge.
- Mix both for the best of both worlds.
Final Thoughts
Typing your answers might feel harder at first, but that’s the point — the extra effort is what makes vocabulary stick. Try Mora’s new Typing Mode and see how much faster your language skills grow.