The Method # Why This Actually Works Memorize By Heart helps you learn text, practice recall, and test your progress. Add your own material, choose a game, and return for spaced reviews. [Try It Free](https://memorizebyheart.app/sign-up) The Framework ## Three Phases of Memorization Every game in the app belongs to one of three phases. Move through them in order and you will build recall that sticks for months, not hours. 1 STEP 1 Familiarize ### Learn It Before you can recall something, you need to absorb it. These games are low-pressure: no scoring, no stress. You are just getting the words into your head through exposure and listening. Tap to Reveal Uncover the text one word at a time. Say each word aloud as you go, then let your brain anticipate what comes next. Slider Drag a slider to progressively reveal the passage. Great for building a soft sense of the text rhythm and flow. Listen Hear the text read aloud at adjustable speeds. Your ears reinforce spoken language differently than written words do. Practice tip: Use these games to get familiar with the wording, then move to recall practice when you are ready. 2 STEP 2 Solidify ### Practice It Now it is time to work for it. These games introduce real challenges: gaps in the text, scrambled order, missing letters. You are forced to retrieve the words, not just read them. First Letter Only the first letter of each word is shown. You must recall every word from a thin clue. Blanks Strategic words are hidden and replaced with multiple-choice options. Pick the right one, or guess and learn from your mistakes. Scramble Lines and phrases are jumbled. Drag them back into the right order. You will quickly realize you know more than you think. Practice tip: Hide some of the text, try to recall it, and check what you missed. Adjust the difficulty as you learn. 3 STEP 3 Evaluate ### Test It Test your recall by typing, choosing words, or speaking. Evaluate scores can raise your Mastery Score. Some difficulty settings include hints. Type It Type the entire passage from memory. Every keystroke counts. First-letter mode is available as a stepping stone before full recall. Multiple Choice Reconstruct the passage word by word, choosing from six options each time. Less scary, still highly effective. Speak Recite aloud and the app transcribes your speech in real time, highlighting every word you got right or missed. Practice tip: Try recalling the text before checking it. Use the result to see which parts need more practice. Built-In Review Schedule ## Smart Review, Not More Review New texts start with a review about one day later. The default intervals are 1, 3, 7, 18, and 45 days, followed by 120-day maintenance reviews. Premium lets you set a target due date to fit the earlier intervals to your goal. On a due review day, your first scored Solidify or Evaluate game sets the next step. A passing score can move you forward; a low score can move you back. Familiarize games are practice-only. See the [review rules in our FAQ](https://memorizebyheart.app/faq#memorizations-how-does-the-spaced-repetition-work). Review Progression 1 Review interval 1 Next review: 1 day 2 Review interval 2 Next review: 3 days 3 Review interval 3 Next review: 7 days 4 Review interval 4 Next review: 18 days 5 Review interval 5 Next review: 45 days 6 Maintenance Next review: 120 days Evidence-Based ## Built on Memory Science The app combines spaced practice and recall with feedback. Explore the [memorization guides](https://memorizebyheart.app/how-to-memorize) for techniques you can use with your own text. Spaced Repetition The app schedules reviews over time. Your scored review results help decide whether the next interval grows, stays the same, or becomes shorter. Active Recall Try to recall words before checking the answer. Solidify and Evaluate games add this retrieval practice after Familiarize games help you learn the text. Varied Practice Switch between reading, listening, typing, and speaking as your text and device allow. Long text has nine games, and scripts support Run Scene for rehearsal. Immediate Feedback Scored games show how your answer compares with the source text. Feedback timing varies by game, so review the result before trying again. ## Ready to Actually Remember? Add your first text in under a minute. No credit card required. See how different it feels to practice with a system that is designed to work. [Start Memorizing Free](https://memorizebyheart.app/sign-up) ## Source and feedback [Read this page on Memorize By Heart](https://memorizebyheart.app/how-it-works). Found an error or a missing answer? [Contact support](mailto:support@memorizebyheart.app) with the page URL, the question, and the detail that needs a correction. Do not include passwords or private memorization text.