Map Reviews to the Forgetting Curve

Start by scheduling reviews at the classic forgetting curve milestones: same day, 1 day later, 3 days later, and 1 week later. Use whatever calendar tool you already rely on and create a reusable template:

- Capture: 0h
- Review 1: +8h
- Review 2: +24h
- Review 3: +72h
- Review 4: +7d

When you add a new vocabulary batch, duplicate the template and set reminders immediately.

Batch Prompts with AI

Feed your vocabulary list into an AI assistant and ask for three targeted prompts per word:

• Context prompt: “Explain this term with a real classroom example.”
• Contrast prompt: “Differentiate it from a similar concept.”
• Usage prompt: “Write a short dialogue that uses the word naturally.”

Paste the outputs into your review deck so that each spaced repetition sees a different angle.

Track Retention Signals

During each review, log whether the term felt Easy, Medium, or Hard. If a word is marked Hard twice in a row, reset the schedule and ask the AI to generate new mnemonics or visual cues. Store these ratings in your central tracking sheet (the same one referenced in src/content/blog/how-international-students-can-manage-new-vocabulary-in-class-efficiently.md) to keep routines aligned.

Close the Loop with Application

Every Friday, choose five words you have mastered and write a short summary paragraph using all of them. Share it with a study partner or tutor to collect feedback. This final step ensures your AI-assisted, curve-aligned study plan culminates in active language production rather than passive recognition.