The Missing Workbook
For those who want the best command of English. We cover what standard English education left off.
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The method
Study what you need. Explore why it connects.
Meaning and Sound cards use FSRS-5 and SM-2 scheduling. The Etymology Atlas is a separate reference for exploring roots, affixes, and connections.
Why you should care
Linguistic sophistication is undervalued — and it is a force multiplier. Look at almost anyone at the top of their field, and you'll find someone who uses the language with remarkable sophistication and nuance.
The destination
Sir James Murray
This app is for those who want to get closer to the level of Sir James Murray — the self-taught editor of the Oxford English Dictionary, portrayed in The Professor and the Madman. Command of English at that depth is a lifetime's craft. Consider this your workbook for it.
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