How to Learn Faster with the Feynman Technique (Example Included)

If you want to cut your study time, using the Feynman Technique is a great way to do it. Named after the physicist Richard Feynman, it revolves around explaining a concept in simple language as if you were teaching it to someone else.

In this video, I'll show you exactly how to use the Feynman Technique.

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[vasotsir]

I remember my mom when I was little she used to ask me did you do your homework? what did you read? I didn't go to school here I don't know, explain it to me. she would pretend that she doesn't know anything so I have the motivation to do my homework to explain her and teach her stuff. Of course, she did it on purpose. she was the one teaching me.

[rajg]

1. Take a piece of paper and write the concept's name at the Top.
2. Explain the concept using Simple Language.
3. Identify problem areas, then go back to the sources to review.
4. Pinpoint any complicated terms and challenge yourself to simplify them.

[unknownfromkashmir]

First rule of Feynman technique : put your smartphone down.

[Eve.Daniels]

When I tutored, one of the girls HATED studying... but she loved playing school, with her as the teacher. So we would let her 'teach' me the stuff we did last week as a way to review... she eventually created Independent Study Plans and homework packets for me to complete... oof

[RicardoLopez-wsku]

"I was a normal person who studied hard" Richard Feynman.

[asdfghjk]

I need the "how to open books and stop wasting time on youtbe" technique

[dard]

"A lesson taught is a lesson twice learned."

I used to tutor math to students who did not possess much talent for math. Having to explain, aloud, each concept and step helped me to tighten-up holes in my own understanding that I didn't even know existed beforehand.

[matthewcrome]

Fun fact: Feynman only had an IQ of 125, above average for sure but not a genius by any stretch. Yet he accomplished so much... shows that IQ isn't everything.

[SiimLand]

"I cannot teach them anything, I can only make them think." - Socrates, my man.

[bhp]

As a scientist I can assure you, that the best way to understand something is to try to explain it. Just walk into your colleague's office, start explaining your problem, and often enough, you stop mid-sentence, because you just solved it. To really grasp a new technique, include it in one of your courses, preferably with a student assignment on it, and your students will pester you, until you've understood it fully.

[justinjohndiegor]

I've been doing this tecnhique for years without realizing it has a name.

[danieljax-]

"Can I go watch Dragonball Z?"

**puts a picture of naruto**

[ameennoushad]

Being a med student i can give solid testimony that this is one of the most powerful techniques. I remember once during my vacations my youngest brother asking me to tell him what a seizure was. And i blurted the definition out, and he asked me can you please explain in it in simple language. And I did and at that point the realization dawned on me that my understanding of the topic solidified.

[linuskarlsson]

I love imagine holding a TED-talk or a lecture for a school about what I just learned. I listen and read a lot of books about self improvment/finance and last, but not least, Story telling! Love lerning other people about all the amazing things I'm learning and imagine me holding this TED-talks and lectures really helps me retaining what I've learned! 😍💕

[Hectorm]

I'm studying to be a Certified Ophthalmic Technician. I've used this method so much to learn the anatomy and everything else!!! Thanks a bunch!!

[ricsmith]

Back in college, my freshmen Electrical Engineering professor often reminded us about the importance of being competent, life-long learning, and "if you cannot teach what you have learned, then you do not truly understand it."

[davidzarn]

There are 2 kinds of teachers:1. Those with a desire for their students to learn;2. Those who wish to impress their students with how much they know.

[neeraj]

Well I am a professor myself and I have been doing this inevitably for 6 years now but today I learnt the name of the technique. This method is literally the job profile of all educators.

[nimalesh]

I like how when he said "Can I watch Dragon Ball Z" Naruto showed up on the screen.

Edit: Just realised the time stamp is 4:20

[CostaMichailidis]

This would explain why some students progress while others get left behind. Simply put, if a student excels, other students rely on them to 'explain' things, creating a positive feedback loop.