305 - When spaced repetition fails, and what to do about it

About this episode

This episode discusses the limitations of spaced repetition software in learning Chinese and offers strategies to improve retention.

Spaced repetition software is designed to delay reviews as long as possible without letting you forget. For learning Chinese, though, barely remembering something is not enough. #learnchinese #vocabulary #srs #flashcards Link to the article this podcast episode is based on: When spaced repetition fails, and what to do about it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/when-spaced-repetition-fails-and-what-to-do-about-it/ Which words you should learn and where to find them: https://www.hackingchinese.com/which-words-you-should-learn-in-and-where-to-find-them Chinese listening strategies: Improving listening speed: https://www.hackingchinese.com/listening-strategies-improving-listening-speed The most common Chinese words, characters and components: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-most-common-chinese-words-characters-and-components-for-language-learners-and-teachers Spaced repetition software and why you should use it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/an-introduction-to-spaced-repetition-software An introduction to extensive reading for Chinese learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-extensive-reading-chinese-learners Free and easy audio flashcards for Chinese dictation…

People in this episode

Host: Olle Linge

Topics covered

• spaced repetition
• language learning
• Chinese vocabulary
• flashcards
• review strategies

Keywords

• spaced repetition
• Chinese learning
• vocabulary
• flashcards
• review techniques

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