Are you making connections, or is your language study tucked away in a drawer? Do the words in your target language only surface in your mind when you are on the Duolingo app–and then remain dormant the rest of the day? If that is the case, don’t ask, “Why can’t I remember?” Ask instead, “How can I connect my daily activities with my target language?” Our brains are unique search engines, and will actively look for answers… which means that we have to make sure we are asking thoughtful questions.

In fact, our brains will no doubt tell us a million reasons why we can’t remember, but that is not productive: it just makes us feel bad. However, if we pose a better question, our brains will get to work and start thinking of ways to integrate our language study into our daily lives. So, ask your brain! I bet it will come up with some creative answers!

EXTRA: Earn DOUBLE the XP you normally do in a week.