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?
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
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!!!
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
srs• each time you review a word, you forget it
more slowly
• so each time, the space between reviews becomes longer
how do I get one?
how do I get one?
• anki is my favorite
• anki is free
• ankisrs.net
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