1. Why Your Brain Forgets New Words So Quickly
In 1885, a psychologist named Hermann Ebbinghaus ran an experiment on himself to measure how fast human beings forget things. His discovery is known as the 'Forgetting Curve'.
He found that within just one hour of learning something new, you forget about half of it. Within two days, you forget nearly 70%.
Your brain is not broken; it is simply being efficient. Your brain deletes information that it thinks you will never use again. To keep words, you have to show your brain that you need them.
2. The Secret: Practice Right Before You Forget
The best way to fight the forgetting curve is called 'spaced practice'. Instead of cramming 50 words on a Sunday afternoon, practice 5 to 10 words every single day.
Every time you practice a word just as it starts to fade from your mind, your brain has to work to find it. Each time you do this, the memory lasts longer. Soon, the word moves into your permanent long-term memory.
3. A Simple 10-Minute Daily Routine with PicRush
You do not need hours of free time to expand your vocabulary. Here is a simple 10-minute routine that works:
Step 1: 2 Minutes Warm-Up. Play 3 quick Solo Sprint rounds on PicRush to wake up your eyes and recall speed.
Step 2: 5 Minutes New Words. Play a couple of new saga levels at your target English level.
Step 3: 3 Minutes Social Fun. Host or join a Party Room with friends. The laughs and friendly competition cement the new words in your memory.