How to Memorize English? (Try This Theory)

[Music] hey everyone have you ever wondered if learning English could be faster with less time but more Focus what if I told you the secret to mastering English isn't more time studying but more effort per minute interesting right ooh I like where this is going effort over time that sounds like a game changer so what's the secret sauce well today we're diving into something fascinating a Princeton University study that could totally reshape how you approach learning English it's not just about working hard but working smart with high effort H Princeton one of the top universities

in the world if they've got insights I'm all ears what's the study about hold on Luna we're getting there stay with us because we're about to reveal some unconventional methods that'll make learning English Unforgettable literally these are tips your brain will thank you for unconventional and Unforgettable you're making me curious now let's get started and give our listeners something to really think about part one a Princeton University Research all right Luna let's talk about this fascinating Princeton University study from 2014 it's all about notetaking and memory ready oh definitely I'm guessing this has something to

do with effort right exactly so the researchers split a class into two groups one group was told to take notes by hand you know old school pen and paper oh wow I can already hear the groans writing by hand takes so much effort and don't get me started on hand cramps that's true and then the second group they used laptops phones whatever gadgets they wanted way faster right yeah I bet the laptop group breezed through they must have written down way more yeah you're right the laptop group took twice as many notes as the pen

and paper group twice so you'd think they'd remember more right well yeah that's logical more notes more memory right here's the twist at the end of the semester the handwritten group actually scored twice as well on their tests wait what twice as well that's wild why would that happen it's called the principle of effort writing by hand is harder it makes your brain work more that extra effort helps lock the information into your memory oh I see so it's not about how much you write but how deeply your brain processes it it's like your brain

saying if I'm going to work this hard I might as well remember it that's such an interesting idea so passive learning like just listening to audio books isn't enough if you want to truly remember something you know Luna this principle of effort reminds me of something imagine you get a small cut on your hand oh no Noah this example makes me wincing I'm sorry but stay with me if it's just a tiny scratch you barely notice it you'll probably forget it in a day or two but if it's a deeper cut one that stings and

makes you say ouch you remember it way longer don't you oh I see where you're heading the more pain or effort you go through the more it sticks with you yes learning works the same way when something is easy and effortless your brain doesn't treat it as important but when it's tough and takes effort it's like your brain says whoa I better hold on to this it must matter that makes so much sense so effort is like the sting that helps your brain remember yep a little discomfort now for long-term G and that's what makes

this principle so powerful for learning English part two active note-taking technique Noah let's talk about how writing by hand can actually boost memory it sounds old school doesn't it totally but it works when you write by hand your brain has to work harder which makes it easier to remember what you're learning so for English Learners they should keep a small notebook hand to jot down new words or phrases right that's right forget using your phone for this go oldfashioned write down words when you're reading watching or even listening to English what about those light bulb

moments like when you suddenly understand something in English should you write those down too absolutely use that notebook for those aha moments pause whatever you're doing write it down and maybe add a quick summary it really helps it dick and for listening practice you've got that challenge idea right oh yeah the right what you hear challenge pick a short audio clip maybe from a podcast or a TV show write down every single word you hear even if you're unsure that sounds intense but effective and then they can compare it to the transcript afterward exactly and

for an extra twist try summarizing the clip in your own words without looking at the transcript ooh that's a good one it forces you to really think about what you heard and you mentioned something about translating too yeah it's the translation double Loop first take an English text and translate it into your native language then after a few hours translate it back into English without checking the original wow that's such a brain workout but I can see how it it help with grammar and vocabulary exactly both techniques require effort but that's what makes them so

effective effort creates results part three special memory hacks using effort all right Luna let's talk about some creative ways to boost memory through effort ready always so what's the first hack it's called effort memory anchors take a tricky word like meticulous and Associate it with something personal okay so for meticulous I could draw myself carefully organizing my desk is that the idea yeah adding effort and creativity like drawing or imagining makes the word Unforgettable I love that it's like making the word yours what's next so next one is effortful reading with intonation take a paragraph

from a book read it out loud but use exaggerated emotions or accents so I could read a serious text in like a super dramatic voice that sounds fun and record yourself then replay it to check Clarity and pronunciation it's not just fun it really helps you connect to the words that's so engaging what's the third hack teach to remember take a tricky grammar rule or vocabulary set and turn it into a mini lesson like I could create an infographic about past perfect tense and share it online yes or even teach it to your pet seriously

teaching forces you to simplify and deeply understand the concept these hacks are genius Noah they're so interactive and honestly they sound like fun ways to learn English well that's the goal put in the effort make it enjoyable and watch your English skills soar part four guys take the challenge all right Luna let's get our listeners involved how about a little challenge ooh I love challenges what's the plan here it is pick a short two-minute English audio clip it could be a podcast a YouTube video or even a TV show got it then what then listen

closely and write down every single word you hear no skipping Even If It's Tricky or you're unsure of the spelling that sounds intense but I bet it's super effective what should they do after that well after that go back listen again and compare your notes with the actual transcript if there's one you'll see how much your listening improves mes and if you want to go the extra mile try summarizing what you heard in your own words no peing at the transcript and here's the best part share your notes or your summary with us we'd love

to see how you did yes leave a comment we'll cheer you on and maybe give you some feedback too so what do you guys think are you up for the challenge give it a try today and see the results for yourself it's a great way to push push yourself and make real progress we can't wait to see how you do yeah all right everyone that's it for today's episode we hope these effort driven techniques inspire you to take your English learning to the next level remember it's not just about time it's about effort push yourself

and you'll be amazed at what you can achieve and don't forget to try the challenge we shared let us know how it goes we'll see you next time for more tips and tricks to master English like a bye for now keep learning and keep putting in the effort [Music]