Build a pattern bank from lyrics (the “small grammar” system)
Build a pattern bank from lyrics
Vocabulary lists are fine, but grammar patterns are what make lyrics “click.” Create a small pattern bank and you’ll start hearing structures repeat across songs.
FAQ
What is a pattern bank?
A small set of reusable sentence frames you collect from lyrics.
How many patterns should I keep?
Start with 10 and add only patterns you see more than once.
Why use alignment?
It confirms the meaning so you keep the grammar frame, not just the words.
A pattern bank is a mini “grammar system” of reusable frames (not single words) you can apply to new lines.
The 3-column note
Pattern: no + [verb] + nada
Meaning: don’t [verb] anything
Example: no veo nada
Pattern: quiero que + [subjunctive]
Meaning: I want you to [verb]
Example: quiero que vuelvas
How to extract patterns fast
- Use word-by-word alignment to confirm the meaning.
- Ignore rare words; keep the grammar shell.
- Store only patterns you see twice.
Why it sticks
When the same frame appears across songs, your brain starts to recognize it automatically. Alignment turns that repetition into a visible pattern.
Over a month, a 10-pattern bank does more for comprehension than 200 isolated vocab items.
Try one chorus in 10alect and capture a single pattern today. For a deeper session, use the 20‑minute method.
Did this pattern click?
The best way to lock it in is to see it in a real song. Open a song analysis and look for this exact structure.
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