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Clear filtersDoes learning a language for 15 minutes a day make sense? This is one of the most common questions asked by people starting their language-learning journey. The answer is yes – provided that you study…
For over three decades, SuperMemo World has been the unequivocal leader in spaced repetition research. Our algorithms are the product of a continuous, scientifically-driven refinement process, grounde…
Here at SuperMemo World, we sometimes use the expression “intelligent repetitions” or “optimised repeats”, although, in fact, deep down, we simply think “the SuperMemo method”, because it’s thanks to …
Have you noticed that soon after learning a new study material you remember very little of it? The less you have a chance to rehearse what you have learned, the greater the speed with which the newly …
Use Deckumi to organize flashcards and practice active recall, while remembering that a tool alone does not ensure learning success. You still need to understand the material, select what matters, rat…
When compiling the history of spaced repetition, we mentioned Hermann Ebbinghaus for his pioneering research on memory, incl. the forgetting curve and the spacing effect. SuperMemo has not actually be…
This question keeps popping back in various variants. Here is an illustrative answer based on the fact that creativity and problem solving are based on forming new connections in your brain.
This article will help you overcome one of the greatest difficulties you will face when trying to accelerate learning: formulating knowledge
This article defines key points needed to build rock-solid knowledge for lifetime. Some points may be obvious to you, some may be new. Those which require further discussion provide links to further m…