Vocabulary is a sticking point for many language learners. That’s because words have a certain arbitrary quality that makes them hard to memorize. There are two strategies which are very effective with this task: the keyword mnemonic, and retrieval practice. I have written about these extensively in my books Mnemonics for Study, and How to revise & practice.
- Strategies
Everyday Strategies
- Lifestyle & Aging
Lifestyle
- Sleep & Circadian Rhythm
- Problems
Forgetting
Absentmindedness
Cognitive Impairment
- How Memory Works
Types of memory
Individual Differences
How the brain works