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Anthony Metivier

Learning a new language is much different than improving one you already know. The brain is forced to access information much differently, and this can quickly overload our traditional memory. This course aims to overcome this challenge, by introducing a new form of memorization for language learning.

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Learning a new language is much different than improving one you already know. The brain is forced to access information much differently, and this can quickly overload our traditional memory. This course aims to overcome this challenge, by introducing a new form of memorization for language learning.

Master Foreign Languages Quickly Using the Magnetic Memory Method

  • Vocabulary Memory Palaces and Worksheets
  • Principles of Location, Alphabetization, Imagination, and Action
  • Storing, Recalling, and Testing Memorized Foreign Vocabulary and Alphabets

Master Foreign Language Vocabulary by Using Simple Memory Techniques

There are many benefits to knowing one or more foreign languages. You can become a more valuable worker in a variety of industries, especially since the modern world operates within a global economy. You can also travel to different parts of the world with ease if you know several languages, as these skills will allow you to communicate easily.

That's why there are programs available to teach you how to train your mind to grasp new words and understand how to communicate in other languages. The Magnetic Memory Method, created by Dr. Anthony Metivier, makes learning a new language fun by using mnemonics, Memory Palaces, and other techniques for memorizing vocabulary.

Contents and Overview

This course contains over 50 lectures and 8 hours of content. It's designed for anyone, regardless of experience level, who wishes to improve their memory and learn a new language at the same time.

In this course, you will learn the Magnetic Memory Method, and you'll understand what a Memory Palace is and how to build one.

You'll then learn, using the principle of word division, how to populate your Memory Palaces with the vocabulary of any foreign language you wish to master.

And, finally, you'll learn how to test your recall of these words, using Excel to store your vocabulary and quiz yourself.

By the end of this course, you'll have valuable skills that will help you quickly memorize and use a foreign alphabet, regardless of how good your memory is when you start. You'll know how to memorize the vocabulary of more than one language at once, and how to memorize the correct spelling of these new words.

You'll also receive bonus material that reinforces the concepts you've learned and give you new tricks to improve your memory. With these lessons, you'll find that you're able to read, speak, and write in a foreign language in a short period of time.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • By the end of this course you will be able to create memory palaces perfectly designed for memorizing foreign language vocabulary
  • You will have the ability to recall foreign language vocabulary words that you have memorized with ease
  • You will enjoy a boost in fluency and be able to read foreign language newspapers, understand movies and music and engage in conversations in a much more sophisticated manner than ever before due to large boosts in new vocabulary
  • You will be more creative and capable of thinking in a completely new way

Syllabus

There is an important tool you should consider for your language learning journey. There is also a mindset that has helped me many times in life. Please make sure to watch this video to set yourself up for success before completing the full course.

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The Pain And Frustration Of Language Learning
How To Easily Navigate This Course From Beginning To End And Cover Everything

In this video you will discover the objectives of this course. These include:

  • Learning the Magnetic Memory Method & adapt it to your own learning style and needs.
  • Learning to focus on vocabulary the right way.
  • Learning how to avoid traps and pitfalls some memorizers encounter.
  • Learning advanced imagination techniques that will make the vocabulary words you want to learn stick out like a sore thumb.
  • Learn how to track and test the words you memorize.
  • Learn the psychological subtleties behind how and why the Magnetic Memory Method works.
  • Learn some of the more advanced "ninja" or "Jedi" memorization techniques.
  • Learn how to innovate so that you can memorize new words on the fly.
  • Learn how to memorize the spellings of foreign language vocabulary.
  • Learn how to memorize vocabulary words that do not share the Latinate alphabet.
  • Learn how to motivate yourself to spend time on correct vocabulary memorization.
  • Learn to be relaxed during the recall of memorized vocabulary.
  • ... and much, much more.

In this brief video, you'll learn:

  • How I discovered memorization techniques.
  • How I adapted them into what is now the Magnetic Memory Method.
  • How excited and motivated I am to share these techniques with the world.
How To End The Pain And Frustration Of Rote Learning Forever

In this video, you will learn the basic requirements that you will need to succeed with this course. These include a couple of things, but it all boils down to a willingness to experiment.

Exercise: Do You Have The Willingness To Experiment?
The Magnetic Memory Method Blueprint

This lecture introduces the Memory Palace concept.

You'll learn:

  • What Memory Palaces are and why they are useful.
  • How to create a fully-functional Memory Palace for the memorization of foreign language vocabulary.
  • Why Memory Palaces based on real locations are superior.
  • How Memory Palaces allow you to focus on vocabulary memorization and retention.
  • How to expend zero mental energy as you move through your Memory Palaces.
  • How to create your first Memory Palace using two of the most important principles.

In this brief supplement, you'll learn exactly why Memory Palaces and Location-based memory strategies are absolutely the best way to memorize foreign language vocabulary.

Memory Palace Mastery Begins Now And Here's How To Get It Right

Picking the right locations for your Memory Palaces is a key component of the Magnetic Memory method. In this lecture, you'll learn:

  • How to identify and select the best kinds of locations.
  • How to chart an effective journey through your Memory Palaces.
  • How to avoid traps and pitfalls so that your progress is never hindered.
  • How to ensure that you never run out of space for more Memory Palaces.
How To Use The Principle Of Location Starting Right Now
The Principle of Alphabetization

In this summary lecture, you will learn:

  • How to create an effective Memory Palace key.
  • How to identify dozens of Memory Palaces you already have at your fingertips.
  • How to easily discover new Memory Palaces as you go about your daily life.
How To Use The Principle Of Alphabetization Right Away

In this lecture you will learn:

  • How to create intense images that will help you effortlessly and accurately recall foreign language vocabulary.
  • How to harness the power of exaggeration.
  • How to find help and inspiration from art galleries and books about paintings.
  • How to use actors and famous figures to memorize and recall foreign language vocabulary with ease.

Don't worry! Even people without rich and active imaginations can use this technique. This lecture will show you how.

In this lecture you will learn:

  • Why you need to use action in order to memorize and recall foreign language vocabulary easily and effectively.
  • How to rapidly generate ideas for highly memorable actions in a natural way.
  • How to avoid the trap of self-criticism and self-judgment and allow your mind to work its Magnetic Memory magic.
How to Use The Principles Of Imagination, Imagery And Action Right Away

In this lecture, you will learn:

  • How to condense the major principles of the Magnetic Memory Method into a simple, three-part equation.
  • How to use effectively use the equation in your foreign language vocabulary learning efforts.
Main Principles Summary

This quiz will help you review the main principles of The Magnetic Memory Method

In this supplementary video, you will review the key concepts of the Magnetic Memory Method and experience a step-by-step example of how you can use the MMM to memorize a non-Latinate alphabet. The tools in this video apply to any alphabet you might like to memorize, but if you can't see how, please post a new discussion with some details of the alphabet you're trying to memorize and why you feel blocked. You can also easily refer to Magnetic Memory Method Podcast Episode One: 5 Ways to Ruin a Perfectly Good Memory Palace for troubleshooting clues. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on either Stitcher or iTunes.

Setting Up Your Vocabulary Memory Palaces
In this lecture you'll be treated to a visual walk-through of the Magnetic Memory Worksheets, which show you how to:

  •   Create an Magnetically Alphabetized series of Memory Palaces for vocabulary memorization.
  •   Identify effective stations within each Memory Palace.
  •   Avoid common problems and pitfalls.

This quiz will test your understanding of the concept of Preparation & Predetermination

Magnetic Memory Foreign Language Vocabulary Worksheets
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These Memory Palace Worksheets Will Work Miracles For You When You Fill Them Out
Full Sample Worksheets As Filled Out By A Magnetic Memory Method Student
Populating Your Memory Palaces with Vocabulary
In this video you'll learn:

  •   How to identify word structures and prepare them for memorization.
  •   How to place vocabulary in your Memory Palaces according to word types and categories.
  •   Why word division allows you to accumulate vocabulary rapidly.
  •   How word division can help you understand the meanings of words you have never seen before without consulting a dictionary.
  •   How to use word parts in combination with bridging figures to increase the memorability of the vocabulary in your target language.

The quiz tests your understanding of Word Division.

Exercise: Preparation and Determination Applied
Recall Secrets:Storing and Testing Memorized Vocabulary
In this lecture you'll learn:

  How to use your calendar for the maximum absorption of new vocabulary.
  How to schedule rehearsal and testing sessions that will keep your memorized vocabulary Magnetic.
  How to choose themes and subject areas and schedule them in for maximum effect.
In this lecture, you'll learn how to:

  • Use Excel to create alphabetical groupings of your Memory Palaces for the purposes of effective testing.
  • List your stations in each location so that you can easily access them.
  • Store the images, actions and the meanings of your words for effective rehearsal.
  • Memorize entire phrases and test the accuracy of your recall.
In this lecture you'll discover:

  • How to strengthen your existing memorized vocabulary.
  • How to add new images to existing memorized vocabulary.
  • How to repair broken memorized vocabulary.
  • How to avoid stress & anxiety during all stages of the memorization process.
  • The secret reason why we forget vocabulary in the first place.
Recall Secrets Summary

This short quiz will test your knowledge of storing and testing foreign language vocabulary.

Recall Rehearsal Example Using A Memory Palace
Watch this Recall Rehearsal Walkthrough For Placing Vocabulary Into Your Memory
Grammar Memorization Secrets That Will Enhance Your Language Learning Experience
How To Easily Use A Memory Palace And Association To Memorize Grammar Concepts
Secret Vocabulary & Foreign Language Alphabet Memorization Strategies

In this presentation, you will learn a secret method for memorizing more than one language at once.

In this video, you will learn how to adapt the Magnetic Memory Method to memorize the vocabulary of languages that do not share the same or similar alphabet as English.

In this lecture you will learn:

  • How to set up a Memory Palace for memorizing a foreign language with unusual characters.
  • How to use the principles of location, imagination and action to memorize and recall the alphabet with ease.
  • How to test your progress using a simple exercise.

In this video you will discover an amazing resource that will allow you to hear native speakers pronounce nearly any foreign language word in any language.

This quiz tests your knowledge of the secret strategy for memorizing the vocabulary of foreign languages.

Advanced Concepts

This video teaches you some unique approaches that will enable you to memorize the spellings of foreign language words.

In this lecture you will learn:

  • How to effectively invent Memory Palaces so that you will always have an endless supply for vocabulary memorization.
  • How to incorporate imaginary elements into Memory Palaces based on actual locations.
  • How to limit the amount of mental energy spent on imaginary Memory Palaces so that the maximum focus can be spent on vocabulary memorization.
In this lecture you'll learn:

  •   How you can advance your vocabulary using dice.
  •   How incorporating randomness creates the excitement and anticipation language learners need to build and maintain momentum.
In this lecture you'll learn:

  How to use the connection between relaxation and learning.
  Why relaxation is the true source of fluency for speakers of a second language
  Exactly how to relax using two specific methods perfectly suited for the memorization of vocabulary using the Magnetic Memorization Method.

This short quiz tests some of your knowledge about the advanced features of the Magnetic Memory Method.

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Taught by Anthony Metivier, a seasoned teacher and language learning expert
Develops memory skills and vocabulary, which are core skills for language acquisition and learning
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Helps students overcome language learning challenges, such as memorization and retention issues
Offers advanced concepts and techniques for experienced language learners looking to enhance their skills

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Activities

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Review Basic Language Concepts
Strengthen your foundational knowledge of basic language concepts by reviewing grammar rules, vocabulary, and sentence structures relevant to the target language you're learning.
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  • Identify areas where you need to refresh your knowledge.
  • Go through textbooks, online resources, or language learning apps to review grammar concepts.
  • Practice vocabulary by reviewing flashcards or engaging in language exercises.
  • Complete online quizzes or exercises to assess your understanding.
Practice Pronunciation and Listening
Enhance your pronunciation and listening comprehension by actively engaging with the target language through audio materials and practice.
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  • Find audio resources such as podcasts, movies, or audiobooks.
  • Listen attentively and repeat phrases or sentences to practice pronunciation.
  • Use online pronunciation tools or apps to compare your pronunciation to native speakers.
  • Participate in language exchange programs or find conversation partners for practice.
Review General Chemistry
Enhance your understanding of chemistry and its important role in language learning.
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  • Gather your materials (books, notes, videos, etc.) on General Chemistry.
  • Review the basics of chemistry.
  • Take practice quizzes and tests.
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Enhance your learning efficiency by organizing your course notes, assignments, and other materials in a structured and accessible manner.
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  • Gather all course materials, including lecture notes, quizzes, and assignments.
  • Create folders or digital repositories for different course units or topics.
  • Organize notes chronologically or by topic, using a clear and logical system.
  • Utilize color-coding, highlights, or other visual cues for easy reference and memorization.
  • Store all materials in a central location for quick access.
Word Division Exercises
Solidify your understanding of word division principles by completing exercises that challenge you to identify and divide foreign language vocabulary into meaningful parts.
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  • Find interactive exercises or quizzes on word division.
  • Practice dividing various foreign language words into their component parts.
  • Test your understanding by completing timed word division challenges.
Practice Memory Palace Techniques
Reinforce the principles of the Magnetic Memory Method by following guided tutorials that provide step-by-step instructions on creating and using Memory Palaces for foreign language vocabulary memorization.
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  • Locate comprehensive video or written tutorials on Memory Palace techniques.
  • Create a practice Memory Palace using the guided instructions.
  • Populate the Memory Palace with foreign language vocabulary items.
  • Test your recall of the memorized vocabulary.
Language Exchange Tandem
Immerse yourself in the target language by connecting with a native speaker through a language exchange program. Practice using the vocabulary you've memorized in real-world conversations.
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  • Join a language exchange platform or connect with a language partner.
  • Set up regular video calls or meet-ups for language exchange sessions.
  • Engage in conversations and use the target language vocabulary.
  • Provide feedback and support to your language exchange partner.

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