Memory matching: use the meaning
Match a word with its definition, picture or approved audio.
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- Remember and understand (0s–7s)
A memory pair links a word and its meaning.
Spoken example: Turn two cards to match a word with its meaning. Read the example when a pair is explained.. - Two memory modes (7s–14s)
Choose word/meaning or word/picture pairs.
Spoken example: Choose word and meaning memory, or pair words with pictures. Solved sets remain visible.. - Audio relay has three parts (14s–22s)
Choose one word, one meaning and one fixed recording.
Spoken example: Audio relay uses three parts: one word, one meaning and one fixed recording.. - Learn from a mismatch (22s–30s)
Read the sense explanation before clearing the selection.
Spoken example: A mismatch explains the senses. Read it before clearing the selection and trying again.. - Use replay and speed (30s–38s)
Approved fixed clips use the shared playback-speed controls.
Spoken example: Replay a fixed clip and use the shared speed controls. The site does not record your voice.. - Your next step (38s–45s)
Finish one board and recall a meaning before selecting its word.
Spoken example: Finish one matching board. Try recalling a meaning before you select its word..
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