Reading Aloud Helps boost Memory Retention
By Maryann F
@summerscent (335)
Philippines
April 6, 2020 5:45am CST
Just recently, I decided to do some unusual exercise. I love to read books. I thought I need to improve the way I pronounce words. But before doing this on a daily basis I researched first if there's another benefit for this.
I was happy to learn that it helps in memory retention as I am always forgetful and easily distracted. When reading aloud, you don't only hear the words but speak them as well. It also helps you to be focused.
I will do this everyday and check my memory improvement :D.
What are your thoughts?
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@parpande (1515)
• Bangalore, India
8 Apr 20
@summerscent This theory is logical for many of such people with an issue in maintaining undivided focus. I would easily be distracted a lot of times while studying if there is a sudden sound or any in-distinctive conversation would distract me easily since my childhood. It was the reason I would firsthand prefer silence and would read out louder but there are people who never make a noise and still they are great in remembering books and write well in the examination.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
7 May 20
I agree. Getting to hear the words as you read makes it easier to memorise. Both your visual and auditory skills are in action. I used to do that in my exam times and even now I find my daughters doing it.
@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
7 May 20
@summerscent I prefer to read silently unless there is something to memorize.
@summerscent (335)
• Philippines
9 Apr 20
For other people, maybe, this doesn't work and some preferred reading silently. :)
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@summerscent (335)
• Philippines
8 Apr 20
@id_peace haha I'm like that, I mispronounce or even neglect some words but somehow this is helping me.
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@jrlcentral (2605)
• Roxas, Philippines
7 Apr 20
Hmm.. that's interesting... Since I'm reading a book (I have a one book per week challenge), I might as well read the book verbally...
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@jrlcentral (2605)
• Roxas, Philippines
7 Apr 20
@summerscent well... If it's too thick, like the one I'm reading now, I'm giving myself two weeks to finish it.
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@summerscent (335)
• Philippines
8 Apr 20
@jrlcentral ok, at least you have an allowance :).
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@summerscent (335)
• Philippines
7 Apr 20
Yes, for better retention and fun. Hoping for your success on that one book per week challenge, I think that's tough if the books really have thick pages. :D
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
7 May 20
As a special educator, I make children read things aloud to memorize it. The words that you read fall into your ears. That makes less distraction from other things around. Also your visual as well as auditory skills and memories work together. That makes memorizing faster.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 May 20
@arunima25 Exactly! Thanks for the "validation." I do see some teachers who don't do this.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
30 May 20
@TheHorse That is a good practice.
I too do the same. It also makes them feel involved in the activity.
I too do the same. It also makes them feel involved in the activity.1 person likes this
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
13 Jun 23
Good for you although doing that in public might be a bit awkward. But I think if you are alone in your room you could practice them and I also think that it helps us focus on what you read since you hear them while you read so the sense of sight and hearing is activated.
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@summerscent (335)
• Philippines
13 Jun 23
@rsa101 Nice, exactly! Yes, I do this when I'm alone as I'm conscious what my family members and other people would think of me haha.
@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
6 Apr 20
I think it`s a great idea. I also read aloud sometimes when I`m alone
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@summerscent (335)
• Philippines
7 Apr 20
Yes, it also helped me to amuse myself during these quaratine times :D.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
This is what I did when memorizing for exams. Reading aloud really helps.
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@summerscent (335)
• Philippines
7 Apr 20
Yes me too, same as when memorizing a poem or a song lyrics.
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@summerscent (335)
• Philippines
7 Apr 20
Yes exactly, it also exercises your brain as many parts of it are activated.
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
13 Apr 20
@summerscent
That is a great idea and thanks for sharing that with us.
