Mnemonics

Mnemonics is a learning technique that can be very complex if it is not approached from a proper orientation. This technique, which seeks to simplify the processes of memorization, requires constant practice, in fact it is not like a kind of steps to follow as you can see in other similar techniques, but refers to a series of tricks and small techniques that may or may not be related to each other.

Below we will address the basics about this technique, so that you can learn more about it and incorporate it into your study sessions. To do so, we will approach a series of tricks that apply mnemonics and that will be very useful if you want to start practicing it.

What does it consist of?

Mnemonics in itself is based on a set of techniques to develop memory skills. Some of these techniques may be simpler, while others require a lot of training and developing a habit over time. Mnemonics have been shown to be very effective on occasions where the logic of structuring the contents or summarizing them is not enough, due to difficulty or unfamiliarity with what we want to memorize.

In this guide we will offer you some of those tricks that you can start to apply if you want to train your brain in the habit of using this technique.

Association by phonetics

To learn languages this technique can be very effective. It consists of associating words that we want to memorize according to their phonetics. Generally we usually apply it with words that have a similar ending, in such a way that allows us to learn a large list of words that do not necessarily relate to each other.

You can create sentences with these words, even if they don't make much sense once they are translated, you will most likely be able to remember them easily. This explains why we memorize songs in other languages without even knowing what they mean, just because the words rhyme and have friendly phonetics.

Form words with initials

This is a slightly more complex technique, requiring constant study and practice. The idea is to memorize a sentence or concept in general using only the initials. The most common uses of this trick is associated with memorizing the table of chemical elements. Students of this course usually create entire sentences with the nomenclatures of the chemical elements. In mathematics and physics it is often used to memorize formulas, there are no limitations other than your creativity and ability to adapt it to your interests.

Writing the first two words

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