How to use spaced repetition

Spaced repetition helps you remember things by bringing them back just before you are likely to forget. You do not need to manage the timing yourself. Study a little, return regularly, and let the app decide what is worth reviewing next.

Start small

Choose one useful deck and learn a manageable number of new cards at a time. Adding too much at once creates a large review queue later. A short session you can repeat is more useful than a long session that leaves you exhausted.

Try to recall before revealing the answer

Pause and make a real attempt, even when you are unsure. The effort of pulling an answer from memory is part of what makes it stick. Practising both directions also helps you move from simply recognizing an answer to being able to recall it yourself.

Be honest when you forget

Getting something wrong is normal. It tells the app to show that card sooner, which is exactly what you want. There is no need to protect a score or rush a card into a higher level.

Keep a steady rhythm

Review due cards regularly before adding lots of new material. Daily practice is helpful, but missing a day is not a failure. Just pick up where you left off. Over time, familiar cards will appear less often while difficult ones return sooner.

What to expect

The first few days can feel repetitive because new material needs close reviews. The gaps grow as your memory strengthens. Progress may feel gradual, but regular recall adds up. Aim for useful, lasting memory rather than a perfect streak.