Comments on: Spaced repetition is not limited to flashcards

By: Olle Linge

Olle Linge — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 17:00:12 +0000

In reply to Silas S. Brown. Of course! The link has been updated. Thanks for reaching out and keep up the good work!

By: Silas S. Brown

Silas S. Brown — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:50:38 +0000

The Gradint URL has now changed to http://ssb22.user.srcf.net/gradint/ because the university permanently shut down the old server. Would it be possible for you to update the link in the article? Thanks.

By: Juan

Juan — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 14:46:59 +0000

In reply to Harland. Sure thing, both methods are complementary. For example, like you, I learned the fruits and vegetables by Anki brute force. Getting a job in a restaurant to learn this by context/exposure is something I couldn't afford! On the other hand, I don't believe in the "natural talent" to pick up languages. But that's an entirely different discussion.

By: Harland

Harland — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 11:42:19 +0000

In reply to Juan. Yeah, good luck getting that kind of context on *every single word you ever study*. It would be nice. Some people are just much better at picking up language. Words just stick in their brain. Me, I need Anki to pound it into my thick skull one day at a time until it finally enters long-term memory.

By: Juan

Juan — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 13:34:34 +0000

I think you are missing the power of context and meaningful content. Less repetitions of a word will be needed when inserted in the right context. When my Chinese friends correct me, or I’m reading something of interest to me, I just need 2-3 reps to stick the word in my long term memory. It will take 10 times more to memorize that same word using a SRS.