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Review isn’t about re-reading the same page. It’s about retrieving, using, and connecting — even in small bites. 5 minutes of good review > 30 minutes of passive staring
1. The 24-Hour Golden Window
Review within 24 hours, even for just 5–10 minutes.
This moves new information from short-term to long-term memory.
2. One-Sentence Lesson Summary
Write one sentence in your own words summarizing the main point of the lesson.
Example: “Today I learned how to use ‘so’ and ‘such’ correctly.”
3. The 3-2-1 Method
3 new words/phrases → write them with example sentences.
2 useful grammar points or expressions → explain in your own words.
1 question you still have → bring to the next lesson.
4. Active Recall (No notes first!)
Close your notes and try to say or write what you remember.
Then check your notes. This strengthens memory more than re-reading.
5. Voice Recording Review
Record yourself saying 2–3 sentences using what you learned.
Listen back. You’ll notice mistakes or improvements your ears miss in real time.
6. Real-Life Application
Use the new language within 1–2 days (in a diary, conversation, or social media post).
Example: If you learned ordering coffee, actually order coffee in your target language.
For each: write the error, the correction, and one practice sentence.
7. Connect Old & New
Ask: “How does today’s lesson connect to something I learned before?”
This builds networks in your brain → easier to remember.
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