MEMORY - USE IT OR LOSE IT!
The more you try to develop your memory, the better it gets. In a way your memory can be compared to your muscles, so exercise your memory everyday and you'll be mentally fit.
Having a good memory is important if you're studying a new language, like English. Here's a simple rule to follow. If you're learning new vocabulary or practicing pronunciation repeat the word three times out loud. This puts the word into your short term memory. Then if you repeat the word again, three times, out loud, you'll be developing your long term memory. Once a new word is in your long term memory, it stays there for a long time and you can retrieve it when you need it.
In my Step 2 Class this week, we had a good laugh because some students were forgetting things. They were tired and said they couldn't remember their new words because their brain was not good any more. After we finished laughing, I explained that when you're tired you sometimes feel that you have memory loss. You forget things, people's names, or names of simple objects. I told the class not to worry, relax, try getting a good night's sleep. Exercising your memory can be as easy as doing a crossword puzzle, trying to solve math problems, reading poetry, or keeping a daily diary. Try some of these suggestions or take the advice of one student. Relax, take a warm bath, you'll feel better in the morning.
The more you try to develop your memory, the better it gets. In a way your memory can be compared to your muscles, so exercise your memory everyday and you'll be mentally fit.
Having a good memory is important if you're studying a new language, like English. Here's a simple rule to follow. If you're learning new vocabulary or practicing pronunciation repeat the word three times out loud. This puts the word into your short term memory. Then if you repeat the word again, three times, out loud, you'll be developing your long term memory. Once a new word is in your long term memory, it stays there for a long time and you can retrieve it when you need it.
In my Step 2 Class this week, we had a good laugh because some students were forgetting things. They were tired and said they couldn't remember their new words because their brain was not good any more. After we finished laughing, I explained that when you're tired you sometimes feel that you have memory loss. You forget things, people's names, or names of simple objects. I told the class not to worry, relax, try getting a good night's sleep. Exercising your memory can be as easy as doing a crossword puzzle, trying to solve math problems, reading poetry, or keeping a daily diary. Try some of these suggestions or take the advice of one student. Relax, take a warm bath, you'll feel better in the morning.
Hello again, Trish! Nice to meet you here, too.
Thank you for your gerat class last night. It was quite interesting and useful for us.
Actually, I've read this blog before yesterday's class.
You can say that again, right. I quite agree with you.
I believe that practice makes perfect. So I'll do my best for improvement of my English skill.
I'm looking forward to join your class next time!
By for now, thank you.
Hi Masaki, thanks for your comments, you're welcome to join our class anytime. Trish