Tag: memory
5 posts tagged "memory".
How to Use Retrieval Practice for Faster Language Learning
Retrieval practice is a powerful study method to bury vocabulary deep in memory. A few small tweaks switches supercharge how much sticks.
Interleaving in Language Learning: Why Mixing Beats Drilling
Interleaving means mixing topics and forms in one session instead of drilling one to mastery. It trains the exact skill a conversation demands.
Spaced Repetition for a New Language: Why Timing Beats Cramming
The real science of Spaced Repetition for learning a language, and how to make it go ever further. Learn far more words in 3 months.
Desirable Difficulties: Why Easy Language Practice Stalls You
Desirable difficulties are the ideal conditions to learn a language. How applying these 5 learning principles help you practice better by retaining more.
Language Attrition: What It Is, and How to Keep Your Progress
Language attrition explains why a second language fades after disuse. What memory research shows, and how to keep what you've learned.