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Anki: Memorization with Spaced Learning

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Re: Anki: Memorization with Spaced Learning

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Post by AlphaWeaver »

I started using Anki a few weeks ago when the SuperMemo article popped up on HN. I really like it, and it has helped me remember key terms and learn a new language, all in a really short time...

Feel free to ask me questions if you're confused about how it works! I'm fairly experienced now.

Re: Anki: Memorization with Spaced Learning

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Post by breakpointalpha »

Spaced learning really works. I've started to slowly convert python, sql, and postgres docs to flash cards in Anki.

Anki's implementation has some rough edges, but for $0/mon for multi-device use, it's an amazing way to get your feet wet with this learning technique.

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Post by tushartyagi »

Also worth reading is the excellent (and pretty extensive) article by Michael Nielsen[1] showcasing how he used Anki to create an in-depth knowledge about AlphaGo.

Personally, I've used Anki to keep remembering/revisiting the concepts that I use for a while and then move onto something else. Common APIs of programming languages and their standard libraries is one such area. I've found that while it's not really difficult to learn and get into the flow of using a programming language (or history, mathematics, physics for that matter), it's more difficult to try using the same knowledge after a break of few months.

My main language at work is C# and Web Development, but I keep trying to learn other languages and domains in my free time. If I do not use the knowledge for a few months, I forget everything. But with Anki I have to just open the app for around 10 minutes a day and it helps me to recall such concepts in a timely fashion.

I would suggest everyone who has the time and faces similar issues should give it a shot.

[1] http://augmentingcognition.com/ltm.html

Re: Anki: Memorization with Spaced Learning

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Post by x0x0 »

graeme wrote: post #5

I’m using anki to gradually learn japanese kanji using the RTK method. Working really well so far, up to about 800 with little struggle.

have you tried readlang? I'm really happy with it, but I'm studying German. Not sure if it works with asian languages.

The website doesn't emphasize it, but readlang has a spaced repetition vocab tool. With multiple (at least for romance languages) built in dictionaries.

Re: Anki: Memorization with Spaced Learning

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Post by Sirupsen »

tushartyagi wrote: post #4

Also worth reading is the excellent (and pretty extensive) article by Michael Nielsen[1] showcasing how he used Anki to create an in-depth knowledge about AlphaGo. Personally, I've used Anki to keep remembering/revisiting the concepts that I use for a while and then move onto something else. Common APIs of programming languages and their standard libraries is one such area. I've found that while it's not really diffi…

This article is the best summarization of real, everyday usage of Anki outside of language learning and medical studies which are common uses of Anki. Reviewing flash cards is the highest leverage 10-15 minute habit I have besides planning my day. There's a certain joy and relief from having a reasonable confidence new information will be readily available to you for years to come. Much knowledge is better absorbed through practice, conversation, and writing. If you can distinguish between what you can learn through flash cards, and what you can absorb through other practices and not conflate the two too much—you'll be in a great place.

Some categories of cards I have that may serve as inspiration for others wishing to get into flash cards..

  * Basic information about countries e.g. population
  * Ingredients and dishes from restaurant menus I didn't know
  * Important people and places
  * History facts (typically from Kindle highlights)
  * Conversions between units (e.g. lbs to kg)
  * Season for various vegetables and fruits
  * Keyboard shortcuts for vim, readline, etc.
  * Learning words and terms I don't know from Kindle/Instapaper highlights
  * Useful statistics

Re: Anki: Memorization with Spaced Learning

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Post by blaket »

_raoulcousins wrote: post #7

Is there a popular repository of shared Anki decks other than https://ankiweb.net/shared/decks/ ?

Not that I know of, but I recommend making your own decks. Two reasons: you only add what you're interested in learning as you're reviewing material and figuring out how to make the cards for your material helps learning.
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