SAT is coming up for me and that means that I need to start expanding my vocabulary (and learn how to spell vocabulary...)! The method I'm taking right now is basically a beefed up version of the tried and trued method of flashcards: Anki.
So what is Anki? My take on this little software is flashcards with memory, the ability to increase the number of times hard words come up, and decrease the frequency easy words (for you) come up. In the developer's words:
Anki is a spaced repetition system (SRS). It helps you remember things by intelligently scheduling flashcards, so that you can learn a lot of information with the minimum amount of effort.The algorithm by which the product operates is a thingy called Supermemo (sounds cool doesn't it?).
Still don't really get it? The site has a few videos demonstrating the usefulness and adaptability of the software. Another thing that entices me? That you can use Latex, put sounds in the cards, and edit the HTML code to your liking.
Crossing me fingers to hope that this is as good as it claims.
- Anki (Windows, Mac AND Linux)
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Good luck, biao di!
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