Name: How Our Memory Works
Uploaded: 2021-09-29T08:03:21.000Z
Duration: 8 min 47 s
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Are you someone who claims  to have a bad memory?

If you want to learn a new language but struggle with the tons  of new vocabulary to memorize, this video is for you!

Today, we'll find out how our memory works

and how to tap into your mind's full potential  to learn a language effectively.

Let's start with some good news:  anyone can improve their memory to see tangible results.   

Perhaps you've seen demonstrations of people  who can memorize impressive amounts of information,

or you admire polyglots who  can speak over 10 languages fluently.

Maybe you feel like these goals are out of your  reach just because your memory isn't very good?

The first thing you should know is  that it's not the method you follow

or the medium you use that makes it possible  for you to successfully learn a language.

The most important components  are you and your brain.

Knowing how to learn is what makes  the difference between polyglots and everyday people.

If you try even half of the techniques I'm going to show you,

you'll drastically improve your ability to  memorize vocabulary in your target language.

But before we discover these surprising  and highly effective techniques,

it's important to understand why they work.

After all, you'll get the most benefits  when you understand the strategy behind the method.

To do this, we're going to go over how the brain works,  and therefore, how memory works.

The first term you should learn is "Neural Network."

Picture this: your brain consists of a huge network of neurons.

We're talking about tens of billions of cells!

Neurons have the ability to send and receive  electrical and chemical signals between one another.

Each neuron is capable of connecting  to tens of thousands of other neurons.

Just imagine how many combinations are possible!

It's difficult to show these numbers,  but this whole system is present in your head.

So don't go thinking that you don't have enough room  in your brain to learn a language,

One important notion to keep in mind is that neurons  never stop connecting and disconnecting from each other.

These connections vary in strength and number.

When you learn a word, a number of strong connections  form in your brain for this word,

and you can access the word quickly  just because its pathways are relatively strong.

However, it's important to know that connections  between neurons weaken if you don't use them regularly.

That's why people say: "if you don't use it, you'll lose it."

And that's why at MosaLingua we use  a method called Spaced Repetition System.

We'll talk about it very soon, but you can  find the link to our article in the description.

Have a look at a graphic representation  of what we call "The Forgetting Curve."

Can you see the blue line? It shows just how rapidly  information is forgotten after we first learn it. 

In as little as 8 hours, much of what  we've learned is already slipping away.

On Day 1, most people will only be able  to recall about 60% of what was learned.

By Day 8, retention is down to just 20%.

how can you learn the vocabulary of a new language  without spending a ton of time on it?

Have a look at the graphic again.  Next to the blue line, there is a red one.

It represents how much we memorize after the first repetition.

The purple line shows how much we memorize  after the second repetition

and the green one is related to a third repetition.

As you can see, the forgetting curve gets smaller  when we include repetitions in our learning process.

This shows the important role that time  plays in learning and forgetting.

So tip number 1 is scheduling your language sessions.

Without intervention or an appropriate learning strategy,  most learners forget 90% of what they've learned within the first month.

In fact, it's not unusual to have forgotten  up to 30% of what you've learned

just after a few hours of studying the language.

With the right approach, you can ensure that  the information you learn is added to your long-term memory.

Of course, not everything you learn or  experience is treated the same way.

Some memories are stronger than others  and seem to stick in your brain.

There are a few different reasons why this might happen.

One of the most common, however, is because the memory  is associated with a particularly strong emotion.

So tip number 2 is associating what you're learning with an emotion.

But that doesn't mean that you need to be in a heightened emotional state

There are plenty of tricks for learning and memorizing information.

to remember the word dog in Spanish, "perro," you could try to picture your childhood dog

If you haven't watched Lisa's video about  how to create mental images that really work,

be sure to check that one out next.  I'll put the link in the description for you.

Finally, your body chemistry can have a big  effect on how strong your memory is.

That's why certain lifestyles or food choices can help make  the difference between a strong or weak memory from the beginning.

So tip number 3 is having a healthy lifestyle:

maintaining low stress levels,  getting a good amount of sleep,

and meditating are just a few ways  to build stronger memories.

We've already mentioned the importance  of building a strong memory,

but there's something else you can do to make sure  you make rapid progress in your target language

Repetition really is the ultimate key to success.

The more frequently you repeat a word or phrase that you've learned,  the better you'll be able to remember it later on.

Research has shown that when you review vocabulary  at regular intervals, it increases your retention.

Eventually, it toppers off to a flat line  and the memory is secured in your brain.

So let's recap what you can do  to improve your memory:

Schedule your language learning sessions

Associate what you're learning with an emotion

So that's all for today! I hope these tips will be  helpful for you as you work on your memory skills.

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