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This deck is a carefully crafted edition of the “4000 Essential English Words” series, specifically redesigned for learners who embrace immersive and audio-first study methods.
Watch the Showcase Video on YouTube to see the design philosophy in action.
Key Enhancements
1. Reworked Content
- Spoken Frequency First: The word order is based on the SUBTLEX-US corpus to prioritize words frequently heard in real-world conversations.
- Standardized Pronunciation: All phonetics have been updated to American IPA.
2. An Integrated Template
This deck uses our custom-built Mneme Theme with several key features:
- Audio-First Interface: A core design that prioritizes listening first by playing audio before text is revealed.
- Minimal & Modern Design: A clean, distraction-free interface with automatic Light/Dark mode and full mobile support.
3. Modular Translation Support
While the goal is a monolingual transition, we provide an optional scaffold. A simple switch in the template enables collapsible translations.
- Current Availability: For now, due to limited time and resources, only an AI-generated Chinese translation is included. The system is designed to be extensible, and we hope to add more languages in the future based on community demand.
Who Is This For?
This edition is ideal for learners moving beyond the very basics. It’s best for learners with a foundation of a few hundred words, ready to transition to more authentic material.
Acknowledgements
This project stands on the shoulders of giants. Sincere thanks to:
- Paul Nation, for the original 4000 Essential English Words series.
- The Anki community, especially the creators of the 4000 Essential English Words (all books) [en-en] deck and other shared versions.
Feedback & Community
This deck is a work in progress and may contain errors. All feedback is welcome.
- For discussion, questions, and to report issues, please join us at the Campfirium community: Campfirium.info
- To check out the Mneme Theme: github.com/campfirium/Mneme
If this edition is helpful, a 
would be greatly appreciated!
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中文简介
这是一个在社区已有版本基础上，为沉浸式学习和听力优先方法而进行的优化版“4000 词”卡组。对原书作者及所有社区贡献者表示诚挚感谢。
主要优化点:
- 内容重构:
- 口语词频排序: 基于真实对话语料库(SUBTLEX-US)重排，优先学习最常用的词。
- 统一发音: 全面采用美式 IPA 音标。
- 模板设计:
- 采用了专门为此设计的 Mneme 主题，核心是听力优先（音频播完再显示文字）的极简交互设计。
- 模块化的母语支持:
- 模板内置“语言开关”，可轻松开启折叠式翻译作为辅助。
- 目前仅提供由AI 生成的中文版本。
适用人群:
- 本卡组为已具备一定基础并准备开始沉浸的学习者设计。
反馈与交流:
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卡组仍在完善中，难免存在错漏。欢迎大家前往 Campfirium 社区 进行反馈、参与讨论，或交流外语学习心得。
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社区地址: Campfirium.info
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卡片模板地址: github.com/campfirium/Mneme