1Spaced repetition is a study method that spreads review sessions across days and weeks.
2Instead of reviewing everything in one night, you return to the material several times.
3Each review happens just before the moment when you are about to forget.
4This timing forces your brain to work harder, and that effort builds stronger memories.
5Many language learners use flashcard apps that schedule these reviews automatically for them.
6The first review might happen after one day, and the next after three days.
7Later reviews can be separated by a week, a month, or even longer.
8Research shows that this method beats cramming for almost every kind of learning.
9The hardest part is keeping the habit when the reviews feel boring or easy.
10Successful learners treat their daily review like brushing their teeth, a simple routine.
11Over time, fifteen quiet minutes a day can protect thousands of facts from fading.