Do you know what is the biggest BS statement on the Internet concerning language learning? "You should learn languages like a child". Ok, maybe not the worst, but certainly right up there in the top ten. I hate it. I always feel like shooting kittens whenever I hear it. You see, there are two kinds of stupid advice - harmful and harmless. Harmless The post You Don’t Learn Languages Like a Child – Start Learning Grammar and Vocabulary appeared first on The Universe Of Memory ..read more

  You slowly open your eyes. You’re in your bed. It’s nice and warm. You know you should get up and start the day but somehow you cannot force yourself to do this. The blissful numbness is radiating from every pore of your body. You try to lift your head but to no avail. Getting up seems impossible. Maybe you’ll just lie here The post Increase Vocabulary Size Considerably by Using The Word Substitution Technique appeared first on The Universe Of Memory ..read more

The beginning of language learning journey is full of questions. You can’t be sure of almost anything you say. How could you? You know almost nothing. So how can you check if the sentences you produce with such effort are correct? Especially if you don’t have any contact with native speakers. Ultimately, the purpose of practicing any language is to get to (at The post Want To Sound Natural In Foreign Languages? Create Your Own Feedback Loop Within One Minute appeared first on The Universe Of Memory ..read more

How many times have you heard it? Context is the king. It’s so important. You simply cannot ignore it. But it’s no king of mine! Why? Well, using this metaphor, I can only arrive at one conclusion. Most kings are evil bastards and don’t want you to succeed it in life. Just stay where you are a stable boy and scrape the dung The post Why Context Is No King of Mine. Rebel! appeared first on The Universe Of Memory ..read more

You know that feeling, don't you? You have finally mustered the motivation to sit down and learn. It's better than that - you actually know what you want to learn! But somehow, you can't get in the "right mood." There are so many things to do. Where should you start? The clock keeps ticking, but you still gaze emptily at your book The post A Simple Learning Plan To Get The Most Out Of Your Study Time appeared first on The Universe Of Memory ..read more

  Did you know that Mark Twain used to memorize a lot of stuff thanks to (silly) rhymes? Well, now you know. And it’s the best recommendation and reason why you should do it as well. Actually, I should finish this article right now! Ok, small rant first. So many people complain that learning is a drag. Do you know why learning is The post 9 Powerful Tips To Untap Your Memory’s Potential Using Rhymes appeared first on The Universe Of Memory ..read more

So you want to go abroad for almost completely free? I know, I know. It sounds way too good to be true. Usually, with this kind of offers, you wake up without your kidney in the bathtub full of ice. But don’t worry. It’s really (almost completely) free of charge. And the only thing you need is a pair of hands. Without further The post How To Go Abroad For (Almost Completely) Free To Learn a Language appeared first on The Universe Of Memory ..read more

You know how the saying goes - if you want to learn, learn only from the best. But it doesn't mean that you have to focus on learning only from experts in your particular field of interest. The beauty of the knowledge is that it gives the most amazing results when one field of science (or industry) encroaches on another. Let's look at The post Common Language Learning Mistakes and How To Fix Them With Lean Language Learning appeared first on The Universe Of Memory ..read more

It's a safe bet that you have heard about short-term memory (a.k.a. working memory). But have you ever considered it a potential source of problems with knowledge acquisition? Personally, it took me a long time to see it that way. We all know and have heard about not multitasking and about avoiding distractions when we try to do something productive. But as it The post The Beginner’s Guide To Improving Short-Term Memory appeared first on The Universe Of Memory ..read more

  I’m sure that you know many ways to improve memory and IQ. Learn a language, use mnemonics, get enough sleep, exercise and blah, blah, blah. But what if they are too boring? You’re a descendant of great explorers after all! Where’s the adventure?! Where is the madness chasing away the shadows of conservatism? What if the method for the perfect memory is The post 10 Bizarre Ways To Improve Your Memory And Mental Performance appeared first on The Universe Of Memory ..read more