E134
Ep134. The Science of Spaced Repetition: How Forgetting Helps You Remember
From Languages Pedagogy Podcast · Hosted by Mike Llerena
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In this episode of Languages Pedagogy Podcast: Why do we forget? And could that very act of forgetting be the key to remembering more? In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, we unravel the science behind spaced repetition—the most effective learning strategy you’ve probably heard of, but may not be using to its full potential.
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Why do we forget? And could that very act of forgetting be the key to remembering more? In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, we unravel the science behind spaced repetition—the most effective learning strategy you’ve probably heard of, but may not be using to its full potential. From Ebbinghaus’ forgetting curve to modern-day apps like Anki and Memrise, we explore how spacing your reviews at just the right time transforms fleeting knowledge into long-term fluency. You’ll discover: • Why cramming fails (and what to do instead) • How memory athletes and language learners use spacing to retain thousands of words • The neuroscience of “memory migration” • How teachers can design curricula around spaced review • How to apply this to multiple languages, heritage learning, and real-life communication Whether you’re a language learner, educator, or just a memory enthusiast, this episode will change the way you think about learning—and forgetting. 🎙️ Dive in, take notes, and discover why letting go (temporarily) might be the smartest way to hold on—forever. Loved this episode? Follow The Languages Pedagogy Podcast for more honest, powerful conversations at the intersection of ...