VOA慢速英语:The Limitations of Memorization and Quiet Study Places

vocabulary – n. the words that make up a language

flash card – n. a card that has words, numbers, or pictures on it and that is used to help students learn about a subject

library – n. a place where books, other publications and recordings are kept for public use, but are not sold

function – v. to work or operate

chamber – n. a natural or artificial enclosed space or cavity

practice – v. to perform work repeatedly so as become skilled at something

translator – n. a person who changes words (written or spoken) in one language into a different language

highlight – v. to bring attention to something

rote – adj. the process of learning something by repeating it many times without thinking about it or fully understanding it

neural – adj. of, relating to, or involving a nerve or the nervous system