Memory Hack for Learning Languages

Meet Alex Mullen, a remarkable individual with exceptional memory abilities. Alex can memorize the exact order of a deck of cards in just 22 seconds and was the first person to ever memorize a 3000-digit number in under an hour. His impressive accomplishments are not attributed to intelligence or unique brain structure, but rather simple techniques that anyone can learn. These techniques are especially effective for language learning.⁣

One of these powerful techniques is the "memory palace" or "mind palace," which involves using loci – specific positions within your memory palace, like the sofa, fridge, or coffee table – to place imaginary objects or people representing what you want to remember. By employing the "method of loci" or "journey method," you create a fixed route through your memory palace and visit loci in a specific order to recall information.⁣

For instance, Alex memorized his wedding vows using this method. "I, Phil, take you Mina as my wife" was remembered by walking into his apartment (memory palace), taking her like Liam Neeson, and then seeing her in a wedding dress. Similarly, to remember the order of "good times and bad," "wealth and hardship," and "sickness and in health," he associated each phrase with specific loci in his apartment. For example, good times involved dancing next to the bookcase, bad times meant getting stabbed multiple times, and wealth was associated with carrying bags of cash.⁣

Try this technique yourself and share your memory palace examples in the comments! With memory techniques like these, language learning can become more engaging, effective, and enjoyable. 🧠🌐🌟⁣

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[clutchmadness]

Bad times were getting stabbed? Bruh, I need more context 😂.

[entaren]

Side tip, if you play video games like call of duty. You can use those multiplayer maps as locations for your memory palace.

[margauxforeal]

I've had my mind palace since I was a kid, and have no idea how I knew how to do it.

[Jacob-rvib]

great video bro, definitely deserves more views

[bedadityabharadwaj]

hey just a doubt . suppose i wanna remember the word asphyxia, should i imagine it being written on the wall of a room of my memory palace?

[-Nos-]

I'm not sure this will work if one suffers from Aphantasia...hmm.