Memory Minis
How to Learn
Here's how to make your study time as productive as possible.
Remembering Lists
Master this simple memory trick and you'll never need to write a list again.
Never Forget a Face
Become a social genius, remember everyones' names first time.
Remembering Numbers
Get those digits stuck in your mind with some numeric know-how.
Take a Walk in Your Mind
Here's another powerful system for remembering things, this time using a journey you know well.
Memory Minis
Remembering PiEver wish you could calculate Pi to eight decimal places? Watch this... and you won’t have to.
Necessary SpellingSome words get misspellllleed all the time. Here’s a quick way to remember one of them flawlessly.
Henry VIII's WivesSix wives, five unhappy endings... All images courtesy of the National Portrait Gallery.
Stationary and StationeryNever get mixed up again over the spelling of these two different words, and their meanings.
Capital citiesMemorise the capitals of the world easily. All you need is an atlas and your imagination...
On The BBC
About your memory
You've got a good memory - but you might not be getting the best out of it. Your brain can soak up new information easily, if you go about it the right way.
Learn how to make your revision as effective as possible. And then master some amazing techniques that make memorising lists, numbers and even names and faces a piece of cake.
Brainsmart Features
- Meet your brain
Take a trip inside the human brain, and see what happens when it learns something new. - Seven steps to success
It's not just about getting the information into your brain, you also need to get organised in order to succeed. - Brain games
Put your memory to the test with three games designed to probe your ability to memorise faces, objects and numbers.
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