In this English Plus Podcast episode, we dive deep into the fascinating science of memory and learning retention. Discover how our brains form, store, and retrieve information and learn practical techniques you can apply right away—like mnemonics, memory palaces, and spaced repetition. Whether you’re looking to ace your next exam, take your professional skil ... Show More
Yesterday
When the Bells Stop Ringing 2 | Strings in the Metro
<p>In the depths of the Prague metro station, amidst the screech of brakes and the rush of commuters desperate to get home, an old man named Karel plays his violin. To the thousands passing by, he is nothing more than background noise—architecture with a bow. But tonight, the cro ... Show More
13m 20s
Nov 24
When the Bells Stop Ringing 1 | The Pâtisserie Window
<p>Today is the first of our final series for this year, When the Bells Stop Ringing to celebrate the season of light together. Our first story is The Pâtisserie Window.</p>
<p>Paris in winter is often painted as a romantic wonderland, but for ten-year-old Chloé, the City of Ligh ... Show More
19m 36s
Apr 2025
How to Memorize Information When You Can't Write it Down with Jim Kwik
<p>How do you remember important content when listening to an audiobook?</p><p>Audiobooks are a fantastic productivity hack. You can listen to experts divulge decades of knowledge while you walk, drive, clean the house, work out, and more. But that also means you may not have you ... Show More
8m 3s
Sep 29
Study While Sleeping (Boost Your Memory Overnight) with Jim Kwik
<p>In this episode, Jim reveals one of the most overlooked learning tools we all have access to—sleep. </p><p>Far from being just rest, sleep is your brain’s secret classroom, where real learning continues long after you’ve closed your books. We’ll explore how your brain pro ... Show More
11m 47s
Apr 2025
#320 Improve Your Brain with Cognitive Biases (Part 2)
<p>We first spoke about this in Episode 281, and now we're returning for a part 2. </p><p>Cognitive Biases are ways our brains can trick us into certain beliefs and behaviours without realising, and in this episode, I'll cover a few of them such as the IKEA Effect, the ... Show More
41m 38s
May 2024
157. On Mnemonics, Memory Palaces and Making Mistakes: With Anthony Metivier [Mem / Learn Month]
<p>We’re wrapping up our Memory and Learning series here on the Exam Study Expert podcast by diving into the marvellous, and at times a little magical, world of mnemonic memory techniques. </p><p>Our guide today is bestselling author and formidable memory enthusiast, Anthony Meti ... Show More
42m 15s