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Overview

MyLang Reader’s vocabulary system automatically tracks every word you encounter, building a personalized learning database. This guide shows you how to make the most of vocabulary management features.

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How Vocabulary Tracking Works

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Automatic Collection

Every word you click in the reader is automatically:
  • Added to your vocabulary database
  • Categorized by familiarity level
  • Tagged with context from where you encountered it
  • Tracked for frequency and learning progress

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Familiarity Levels

  • Learning (Yellow)
  • Known (Green)
  • Difficult (Red)
  • New (Blue)
Words you’re actively studying:
  • New words you want to learn
  • Words you partially understand
  • Vocabulary requiring practice
  • Appear in flashcard sessions

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Vocabulary Lists Interface

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Accessing Your Vocabulary

Navigate to the Vocabulary section to see:

All Words

Complete vocabulary database with filtering and search

Learning Words

Words marked as currently learning

Difficult Words

Words needing extra attention

Recent Words

Recently encountered vocabulary

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Word Information Display

For each word, you can see:
  • Translation in your native language
  • Definition and part of speech
  • Example sentences from your reading
  • Frequency count - how often you’ve seen it
  • First encountered date and source
  • Context - where you found the word
  • Practice statistics - review history and performance

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Managing Your Vocabulary

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Quick Actions

Select multiple words to:
  • Change familiarity levels simultaneously
  • Export selected words to study materials
  • Delete unwanted entries
  • Move between categories
Find specific words using:
  • Text search: Find words by spelling
  • Translation search: Search by native language
  • Source filter: Words from specific content
  • Date range: Words learned in specific periods
  • Frequency filter: Common vs. rare words
Organize vocabulary by:
  • Alphabetical order
  • Frequency (most/least encountered)
  • Date added (newest/oldest)
  • Difficulty level
  • Practice performance

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Smart Categorization

MyLang Reader offers intelligent suggestions:
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Auto-Detection

Common words may be automatically marked as “Known” based on frequency
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Learning Suggestions

System suggests words to move from “New” to “Learning” based on encounter frequency
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Mastery Detection

Words consistently answered correctly in practice may be suggested for “Known” status
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Difficulty Identification

Words with poor practice performance are suggested for “Difficult” category

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Advanced Vocabulary Features

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Custom Lists and Tags

Custom lists and tags help organize vocabulary by themes, difficulty, or learning goals.
Create custom organization:
  • Thematic lists: Business, travel, academic vocabulary
  • Difficulty levels: Personal difficulty ratings
  • Learning goals: Words for specific objectives
  • Source-based: Vocabulary from specific books or topics

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Vocabulary Analytics

Track your learning progress with:
  • Progress Charts
  • Statistics
  • Insights
  • Daily/weekly vocabulary growth
  • Familiarity level distribution
  • Learning velocity trends
  • Practice performance over time

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Export and Backup

Export Formats

  • CSV for spreadsheet analysis
  • Anki deck for external practice
  • PDF vocabulary lists
  • Plain text word lists

Backup Options

  • Automatic cloud backup (account holders)
  • Manual export for local backup
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Data recovery options

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Vocabulary Learning Strategies

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Progressive Learning Approach

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Encounter Phase

First time seeing a word - click for basic understanding
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Recognition Phase

Mark as “Learning” when you want to actively study it
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Practice Phase

Regular flashcard practice to build memory
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Mastery Phase

Mark as “Known” when comfortable using the word

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Effective Categorization Tips

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Optimal Vocabulary Load

  • Learning words: 20-50 at a time
  • New words per day: 5-10
  • Focus: High-frequency, everyday vocabulary
  • Strategy: Master basics before advancing
  • Learning words: 50-100 at a time
  • New words per day: 10-15
  • Focus: Specialized vocabulary for interests
  • Strategy: Balance breadth and depth
  • Learning words: 100+ at a time
  • New words per day: 15-25
  • Focus: Nuanced meanings, idiomatic expressions
  • Strategy: Deep understanding and usage

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Integration with Practice System

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Automatic Practice Generation

Your vocabulary lists automatically feed into the practice system:
  • Learning words appear in flashcard sessions
  • Difficult words get extra repetition
  • Known words are excluded unless requested
  • New words are suggested for learning sessions

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Spaced Repetition Algorithm

The system schedules reviews based on:
  • Performance history - harder words appear more frequently
  • Time since last review - longer intervals for well-known words
  • Learning goals - customize review frequency
  • Available time - adapt to your schedule

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Mobile Vocabulary Management

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Mobile-Optimized Features

  • Swipe gestures for quick categorization
  • Voice search for finding specific words
  • Offline access to previously loaded vocabulary
  • Quick stats widget for progress tracking

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Sync Across Devices

Your vocabulary automatically syncs between:
  • Desktop browser sessions
  • Mobile devices
  • Different computers
  • Account-based cloud storage

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Troubleshooting Common Issues

  • System may track different word forms separately
  • Use merge function to combine related entries
  • Check for spelling variations or typos
  • Contact support for persistent issues
  • Ensure stable internet connection
  • Check if logged into account
  • Try refreshing the page
  • Verify browser allows local storage
  • Changes may take a moment to sync
  • Refresh the vocabulary page
  • Check if in guest mode vs. account mode
  • Clear browser cache if needed
  • Check if logged into correct account
  • Verify sync is enabled
  • Look for backup/export files
  • Contact support for data recovery

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Best Practices Summary

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Daily Workflow

  1. Review new words from recent reading sessions
  2. Categorize uncategorized words (5-10 minutes)
  3. Practice flashcards with learning vocabulary
  4. Update familiarity levels based on practice performance

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Weekly Maintenance

  1. Clean up vocabulary lists - remove unwanted words
  2. Export progress for backup
  3. Analyze learning statistics for insights
  4. Adjust learning goals based on progress

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Monthly Review

  1. Assess vocabulary growth trends
  2. Identify learning patterns and gaps
  3. Update learning strategies based on performance
  4. Set new vocabulary goals for the coming month

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Next Steps

Practice System

Learn how to effectively practice your vocabulary with spaced repetition

Vocabulary Packs

Discover curated vocabulary collections for specific topics
Vocabulary management features are continuously enhanced. For feature requests or feedback, contact [email protected]