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Do you learn ten new words on Monday, only to forget them by Wednesday?
Don't worry; you aren't bad at languages—you are just human!
The "Forgetting Curve" shows that we lose most of what we learn within 48 hours unless we review it.
Spaced Repetition is a memory hack that tells your brain exactly when to review a word so it stays forever.
Let’s look at how to use this in English, Danish, and Portuguese!

The 15-Minute Rule

Intensity is the enemy of memory; consistency is the hero.
Studying for 15 minutes every single day is 10 times more effective than studying for 3 hours once a week.
Your brain needs "sleep cycles" to move new words into your long-term memory!

Common Memory Phrases

Here is how we talk about learning and forgetting:

3 Memory Hacks

1. The 1-3-7 Rule: Review a new word after 1 day, then 3 days, then 7 days.
   This timing tricks your brain into thinking the word is important.
2. Visualize: Don't just read the word; imagine a picture of it.
   If you learn "Bil" (Danish) or "Carro" (Portuguese), see your own car in your mind!
3. Use Flashcards: Use digital tools or paper cards.
   Always test yourself from your native language to the target language—it's harder, but it works better!

Time to Practice! ✍

1. The Recall Test: What was the word for "Speed" in Danish from our previous post?
(Hint: It starts with F).
2. The Portuguese Test: How do you say "I forgot" in Portuguese?

Your memory is a muscle.
The more you train it correctly, the stronger it gets.
Start practicing today!