3 simple memorizing techniques to remember the Oxford's LLS categorisation

2. DIRECT STRATEGIES INDIRECT STRATEGIES
COGNITIVE • Reasoning
• Analyzing
• Note-taking
• Summarizing
• Synthesizing
• Outlining
• Reorganizing info
• Practicing (natural &
formal)
METACOGNITIVE • Planning for L2 task
• Gathering & Organizing
materials
• Evaluating any
successful strategy
COMPENSATION • Guessing from context
(L & R)
• Synonyms & “talking
around” (S & W)
• Gestures & pause words
(S)
AFFECTIVE • Identifying mood & level
of anxiety
• Talking about feelings
• Rewarding oneself
• Using deep breathing
• Positive self-talk
MEMORY • Acronym
• Rhyming
• Mental pictures of words
• Combination of sounds
& images (keyword)
• Body movement (TPR)
• Mechanical means
(flashcards)
• Location (page/board)
SOCIAL • Asking for
*clarification
*verification
*help
• Talking with native
speakers.
• Exploring cultural &
norms.

4.  MANUAL
> In notebook
> Use cheerful, interesting & colourful pens
 ELECTRONIC
> MindJet > Frezi
> Xmind > Bubbl.us
> Coggle > Mindomo
> Freemind > MindNode
Just pick one you like the best~

6.  A device such as pattern of letters, ideas or
associations that assists in remembering
something.
 A way to boost vocabulary learning and
recall
 Example:
› DIRECT STRATEGIES
 C.C.M (as in monthly payment)
 Cognitive / Compensation / Memory
› INDIRECT STRATEGIES
 M.A.S (as in MAS airline)
 Metacognitive / Affective / Social

7.  The more times you review your notes by
testing yourself, the longer you will
remember the information
 It is important to space out review session
(30 min per day is better than 3x in a row for
90 min) – the ideal spacing is:
› 1st review = 5-10 min after learning
› 2nd review = later the same day
› 3rd review = one week later
› 4th review = one month later
› 5th review = just before exam

8. There are so many other memory techniques
out there that you apply in your study. Check
out the website add below to see more
memory techniques that can help you in your
quest.
https://www.eastcentral.edu/common/assets/im
proveyourmemory.pdf
Until then, good luck and remember to have
fun in your learning~ Adios!!