How effective flashcard study could look for study time during the week! Maximise your new words and native sayings
Week 1: Building Recognition
Day 1 (Monday or Tuesday):
Time: 20 mins ๐
Quickly skim through the flashcards to identify the new words. ๐
Repeat the process once or twice for initial exposure and recognition. ๐
Day 2 (Wednesday):
Time: 20 mins ๐
Attempt to recall the words without looking. ๐ค
Don't be discouraged if you only remember a portion; it's part of the learning curve. ๐
Day 3 (Thursday):
Time: 20 mins ๐
Review and recall a few more words. ๐ง
You should notice improvement in retention. ๐
Days 4-7 (Friday to Sunday):
Time: 5 mins per day ๐
Regularly review and practice recalling the words. ๐
By the end of the week, aim to recognize all words, with recall ranging from 50-70%. ๐
Week 2: Deepening Understanding
Day 8 (Monday):
Time: 5 mins ๐
Focus on the first cards and their examples. ๐
Pay attention to synonyms and useful words related to the target words. ๐
Begin incorporating these examples into your understanding. ๐ค
Days 9-14 (Tuesday to Sunday):
Time: 5 mins per day ๐
Continue studying, emphasizing examples, synonyms, and related words. ๐ง
Use the words actively in sentences or scenarios. Imagine situations where these words naturally fit. ๐
Aim for a deeper understanding of how the words are used contextually. ๐ก
Additional Tips:
Daily Review: Spend a few minutes each day reviewing the previous day's words and examples. ๐
Variety in Use: Try to incorporate the new words into your daily conversations, writing, or even thoughts. ๐ฃ๏ธโ๏ธ
Interactive Learning: Create sentences, stories, or associations to make the learning experience more interactive and memorable. ๐ญ
By following this two-week plan consistently, you should recognize 40-100 new words and recall 20-40 of them with ease, all with just 5 minutes a day! ๐๐โจ Happy learning, even while sitting on the bus or waiting between classes, or while flicking through Douyin! ๐๐ฑ