Post XIX. Memrise

Memrise is a beautifully designed web-based technology for memorizing things. It allows you to create your own sets of flashcards to be remembered or use the sets developed by other users.

What differs Memrise from services like Quizlet is that the study and self-assessment processes happen simultaneously. For example, you created a list of 10 new words to remember in the word-and-its-definition format. When you start a learning session, the software introduces you to the words from the list and then alternate the blocks containing the assessment items about the words you study with the blocks stating the words and their definitions. The idea behind Memrise technology is you better remember new words when you continuously repeat those words and solve problems related to them. The assessment items include matching a word with the correct definition option, typing in the word appropriate to the displayed definition, and answering multiple-choice questions.

At the end of the session, you get statistics demonstrating your progress through the session and the amount of points received for correct and quick answers. You can see the words you mastered and the words you need to work on more. 

I am learning HTML 5 vocabulary now via the flashcard set somebody developed. The results of one of my learning sessions are showed in the picture below. The flower image means I have mastered the word.

I really like Memrise for its pretty design. In addition, the software developers assure it is research-based. So, I believe Memrise deserves a tryout.

Do you use any memorization apps to enhance your learning activities?