spaced repetition

1. spaced repetition • how to remember everything

2. repetition • what is the most common way to learn and review words? • repeat, repeat, repeat... • reading, reciting, flashcards • if you do it well, how long does it take everyday? • do you study every word everyday?

3. repetition • what happens if you study every word everyday? • wasted time • what happens if you wait several days between studying some words? • you waste time re-learning forgotten words • sounds like a lose-lose situation

4. spacing • it’s important to review a word before you forget it • but it’s also important not to waste time • so you should review each word just before you forget it - spacing • but I forget different words at different times!!!

5. spaced repetition system - srs • an srs is a computer flashcard program that tells us when to review each word • each time you answer a question, you are asked how difficult it was: • harder words are shown more often, while easier words are shown less often • the srs knows when you will forget each word and will ask you to review each word at the right time

6. how does it know?

7. srs • each time you review a word, you forget it more slowly • so each time, the space between reviews becomes longer

8. how do I get one? • anki is my favorite • anki is free • ankisrs.net

9. how do I use anki? • learn some words • create a deck and add cards • different styles of cards • review every day • smartphones make this more convenient

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