Forgetting is part of learning. But there are proven techniques that dramatically improve long-term recall.
Use Spaced Repetition Review a word right before you are about to forget it. Start with 1 day, then 3, then 7, then 21. Most language apps already do this for you.
Learn in Context Never memorize isolated words. Learn phrases and full sentences. Your brain stores language in chunks, not single units.
Connect to Your Life Build a personal example sentence using your own life. "I made a decision today" is far more memorable than a textbook example.
Activate, Don’t Just Recognize Say the word out loud, use it in writing, teach it to someone. Production is what builds strong memory traces.
Write New Words Down — By Hand Research shows handwriting strengthens memory better than typing. Keep a small notebook of personal vocabulary.
Start applying these today and your vocabulary will finally stick.