Author Archives: Lily

What’s the real difference between a conversation and a monologue? You might say, “Well, a conversation involves at least two people talking, while a monologue is just one person holding the floor.” But it’s not quite that straightforward. If you’ve got two people talking but neither is actually listening or trying to grasp the essence […]

What is Retrieval Practice? Have you ever found yourself reciting answers from memory while studying for exams in university? To be sure that you are able to remember the important information when you actually need it, you would practice recalling it beforehand? This technique is known as retrieval practice, or practicing recall. The Forgetting Curve […]