Hi,

I started yesterday working a little bit with the Core 2K. The thing is that I get the general meaning but not the exact translations of sentences. Should I proceed even if I have found the general meaning of the sentence and take it as being answered correctly, or should I wait till I have made the exact translation before I declare it as being correctly answered?

Those translations are a guide only, and I would actually consider removing them from the flashcard. You don't have to delete that data, but just don't put the field on the card. It would be fine to review that information when you're first learning the sentence and if you fail a card. It's not a useful metric to compare against when reviewing.

Concentrate on each word in the sentence, and then make sure you understand why those words are there. Don't just memorize the definition. Try to understand WHY the sentence means what it means.

If you fail at any one of the following things then fail the card:
● the meaning and function of each word in the sentence
● the overall meaning of the sentence,
● the pronunciation of any of the kanji

This is going to feel overly strict at first, and it does go against some of the flashcard orthodoxy about how much information you should be testing per card.

The process will be slower at first, but it will be more efficient over time. You'll find yourself better able to process the new material that comes up since more of it will be already familiar for you.

Since you just started core2k IME anything is ok, as long as you are learning. Up to you

But long term I found it best to use it as a vocab deck (for the highlighted word) and the rest of the the sentence just provides context and as long as I get the highlighted word right I pass the card

I was just wondering... Which method is easier, learning new vocabulary through mnemonic devices like Kanji Chains or Kanji Town, or through Vocabulary in context? What do you think 皆？

Whatever works for you.

Yes I know, and thank you all for your replies, but I justed wanted to hear your sides of the story...