Brain & Learning

The 24-hour rule

Revisit and reuse what you learn before it fades 

Change the practice

Revisit and reuse what you learn before it fades 

Deadline

Remember the word, understand the pattern, and use it more confidently.

Dopamine

Small wins, useful feedback, and meaningful use 

Learn less, Use more

Activate a small set of words repeatedly instead of constantly adding more 

Mystery Jar

Add a little uncertainty to make familiar practice feel fresh and more engaging 

Novelty has an expiration date

Attention goes to change — so refresh the practice instead of replacing it 

The Two-Round Method

Stop trying to manage every language detail at once 

Wernicke vs Broca

Understanding a word and producing it are different jobs and your brain needs both.

Shrink the goal

Smaller, manageable goals are easier for your brain to start — and easier to finish.