- Native Speakers — 10,000 to 15,000 words

      - People use 1/10th of the words they know.

      - 80% of all speech is in five major areas:

               1. Family / Relationships
               2. Business
               3. Personal Care
               4. Travel / Transportation
               5. Food / Dining 

      - 60% nouns, 30% verbs, 10% other words

      - Flash Cards or Retention Cards?