What is Memrise?
Memrise is an online learning platform focused on helping users learn new languages, vocabulary, and other skills through engaging games, video, and audio content. Founded in 2010, Memrise utilizes memory and spaced repetition techniques to make information stick better in users' minds.
Some key features of Memrise include:
- Flashcard courses - Premade or user-created flashcard decks covering vocabulary, grammar rules, translations, and more for over 200 languages. Flashcards include images, pronunciation guides, and memory tricks.
- Adaptive learning - Memrise's algorithm personalizes each user's learning path based on their strengths, weaknesses, and pace.
- Games and video - To reinforce memorization, Memrise incorporates speed review games, listening exercises, and real-world video clips.
- Spaced repetition - Using intervals of increasing length, Memrise reminds users when to review new vocabulary or material so it transfers to long-term memory.
- Progress tracking - Users earn points and track their learning progress for individual courses plus their overall learning stats.
- Native speaker audio - Hear words, phrases, and grammar rules pronounced by native speakers.
- Mobile apps - Learn on the go with iOS and Android apps synced to your account.
While free membership includes core features, paid Plus and Pro subscriptions provide unlimited access, advanced stats/analytics, certified courses, and offline learning. Memrise aims to make mastering new languages fun and addictive versus a chore.