Why do language learning apps make you play the guessing game instead of teaching you?

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Is there some sort of science behind them doing it this way that allows you to learn faster?? I dont understand how you learn from guessing?

Treat me like I’m 5, please.

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Yes there is. Testing is the best way to learn something.

People who *actively* study have higher scores than people who just read and re-read the same material. When you read something, it goes into your short term memory but not your long term. When you test yourself on it, you’re not just passively reading but *pulling* the answer from your brain. This helps it stay in your long term memory.

So by asking you questions that you have to figure out, you’re engaging your brain so much more. This helps you lock it in your long term memory.

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