In a previous article I wrote about the number shape system. This is a method for creating a substitute word based on what the number looks like. The number rhyme system is an alternative method for creating a substitute word based on the sound of the number.  Say the numbers from 0 to 10 out [...]

We have already introduced you to several systems to improve your memory. You learned about the seven mental elements and how they will influence your ability to recall information. We talked about the Chain and String Method and how easy it is to memorize a list of items. Now it is time for a very powerful method which will guide you on your path to become a Memory Master: The Wardrobe Method.

The Major system is a memory technique for remembering numbers of arbitrary length. It works by converting numbers into consonant sounds which are then converted into recognisable words by adding vowels.
These words can then be memorised easily particularly when used in conjunction with other memory techniques. The system is not new and was introduced by [...]

Today you will learn how you can memorize a bunch of information with a very simple method. It is called the String Method. This article is based on Ulrich Voigt’s book “Esels Welt” which is only available in German. It is a collection of nearly all known menmonic works of the past 2.500 years.