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Why Do You Always Forget the Words You Memorize? Use the Memory Curve to Commit Them to Long-Term Memory
Forgetting the words you memorized after just a few days is completely normal—it's just how the brain naturally works. This article uses the science of memory to help you understand the forgetting curve and learn three methods—'spaced repetition,' 'active recall,' and 'memorizing words in sentences'—so that vocabulary truly sticks in your long-term memory.
What Exactly Is the Memory Curve Calculating? Understand the Three Key Factors: stability, retrievability, and difficulty
You already know that "reviewing right when you are about to forget is the most effective," but how does the system calculate that perfect timing? This article breaks down the three keys behind the Loopy memory curve in plain language—retrievability, stability, and difficulty—so you can understand exactly why each vocabulary card prompts you to review on that specific day.