The Flashcard Exchange

Flashcards are one of the best study methods, however, all those little pieces of paper can become troublesome. A few months into my use of Rosetta Stone, I decided it would be a good idea to go through and make flash cards for all of the vocabulary. As mentioned in a previous post, I made flashcards for the kana. This time, I thought a digital alternative might be a better option for the kanji which I had no clue how to draw correctly. A quick search in cyberspace led me to the Flashcard Exchange. On the site, a user can create an unlimited number of flashcards without installing any software on their end. I made digital flashcards for almost all of the first 2 levels of Rosetta Stone. They are currently available for anyone to access here along with the first 56 lessons of the Heisig Method made by other users. Search through all 4 pages to access all the content. Recently, I have found these specific cards to be an indispensable resource. Reinforcing Heisig's point that I should practice writing rather than recognizing the Kanji, I allow Flashcard Exchange to provide me with 25 or 50 random key words. I write each corresponding kanji out by hand and check it immediately with a single click. In using the Flash Card Exchange, I hope to lessen my chances of diminishing returns as I continuously learn new kanji each day while my ability to effectively review decreases

I will continue to make flashcards by hand for the Heisig Method because I personally learn best by taking the time to write the information out. Also, I often edit the stories Heisig offers to fit my memory. Nevertheless, The Flashcard Exchange represents a valuable study tool.