Learning new words is exciting, but here's the hard truth: if you don't review them, you'll forget them. In this guide, I'll show you how to use MioWords' Word Library feature to actually retain what you've learned.
The Forgetting Curve: Why Review Matters
German psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus discovered that we forget about 70% of new information within 24 hours if we don't review it. But here's the good news: strategic review can move words from short-term to long-term memory permanently.
🧠 The Science of Spaced Repetition
Reviewing at strategic intervals (1 day, 3 days, 1 week, 1 month) dramatically improves retention. MioWords' Word Library makes this easy to implement.
Your MioWords Word Library: A Complete Vocabulary Hub
The Word Library isn't just a list—it's a powerful learning tool. Here's everything you can do:
Key Features of the Word Library
🔍Smart Search
Instantly find any word you've learned. Search by the word itself, its meaning, or even parts of example sentences.
🏷️Filter by Category
Filter words by difficulty, part of speech, or learning date. Perfect for targeted review sessions.
⭐Favorites & Bookmarks
Mark challenging words for extra practice. Create your own personalized study lists within the library.
📊Progress Tracking
See which words you've mastered and which need more practice. Visual indicators show your retention rate.
The 3-2-1 Review Method
Here's a proven review strategy that takes just 15 minutes a week:
Your Weekly Review Schedule:
Recent enough to remember, but needs reinforcement
Critical window—this is where most forgetting happens
Long-term retention check and refresher
Active Recall: The Most Powerful Review Technique
Don't just reread words—that's passive learning. Instead, use active recall:
How to Practice Active Recall:
- Cover the definition - Look only at the word
- Try to recall the meaning from memory (don't peek!)
- Check your answer - Were you right?
- If correct: Mark it as "mastered" and move on
- If incorrect: Read the full entry, mark for extra review
- Create a sentence using the word in your own context
Creating Custom Study Sessions
Use your Word Library to create targeted practice sessions based on your needs:
- ✈️Pre-Travel Prep: Filter by "Travel" category and review all words before your trip
- 💼Business Meeting Prep: Review "Business" category words before important calls or presentations
- 📝Exam Cramming: Review all words from the past month before your language test
- 🎯Weak Spots: Focus on words marked as "needs practice" or bookmarked for review
The Power of Context: Beyond Single Words
Don't just memorize translations. For each word in your library:
- ✅ Revisit the example sentence - See how it's used naturally
- ✅ Create your own example - Personal context = better retention
- ✅ Note collocations - Which words commonly appear together?
- ✅ Practice pronunciation - Use the audio feature each time
- ✅ Look for patterns - Notice similar words or roots
Gamify Your Review Sessions
Make reviewing fun with these challenges:
🏆 The Perfect Week Challenge
Review 10 words from your library every day for 7 days straight. Track your accuracy rate.
⚡ Speed Review Sprint
Set a timer for 5 minutes. How many words can you accurately recall? Beat your high score each week.
🎯 Category Master
Choose one category each week. Review all words in that category until you achieve 100% accuracy.
🔄 Monthly Memory Test
On the 1st of each month, review 20 random words from previous months. Track your retention rate.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Don't Do This:
- ❌ Waiting until you've "forgotten everything" to review
- ❌ Only reviewing right before tests or trips
- ❌ Passive reading without active recall
- ❌ Skipping pronunciation practice
- ❌ Never revisiting "easy" words (they're not in long-term memory yet!)
Your Weekly Review Routine
Set aside just 15 minutes every Sunday (or pick your day) for a Word Library review session:
The Sunday Review Ritual:
- Open your MioWords Word Library
- Filter words learned in the past 7 days → Review 3 words
- Filter words learned 2-4 weeks ago → Review 2 words
- Scroll to random older words → Review 1 word
- Check your bookmarked/difficult words → Practice 3-5
- Take a quiz on recently learned words
- Celebrate your progress! 🎉
Start Building Your Vocabulary Library Today
Every word you learn with MioWords is automatically saved to your personal library. Start today and watch your vocabulary grow!
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