One of the biggest challenges in language learning isn't learning new words—it's remembering them. That's where spaced repetition comes in.
What is Spaced Repetition?
Spaced repetition is a learning technique based on the "spacing effect," a psychological phenomenon discovered over 100 years ago. The principle is simple: reviewing information at gradually increasing intervals leads to better long-term retention.
The Forgetting Curve
German psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus studied how quickly we forget by testing himself with nonsense syllables. His forgetting curve shows that without review, a large part of what we've just learned is lost within the first few days, most of it shortly after learning. The exact rate depends on the material, but the basic pattern has been confirmed many times since.
How Lingoo Uses SRS
Lingoo keeps track of the new words from your stories and schedules reviews at growing intervals:
- New words appear frequently at first
- As you demonstrate mastery, intervals grow longer
- Struggling with a word? It gets scheduled for more frequent practice
The Result
If you review regularly, the words you learn stay in your memory much longer. Instead of cramming, you review each word right when it's worth it.
Ready to experience the power of spaced repetition? Start reviewing your vocabulary today!
