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Speaking Topics - How do you remind yourself about things?

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Questions Give some examples of how you remind yourself about things. I think the most obvious ways would be to make a note and stick it in a place you will see everyday – like on your desk, computer, in your car or wherever you’re sure you’ll see it when it’s appropriate, that's what I used to do. You could also program your phone or computer to remind you of loads of things if you think that you might forget them, that's what I do all the time now. You could always ask someone to remind you about something, but then you have to rely on the other person not forgetting, so maybe that’s not the best idea unless the other person is really good at remembering things. Using your phone is probably the best plan – it’s so easy and you always have it with you – so it would be really difficult to forget something if you program a reminder for yourself. What do you think of people using calendars to remind themselves of things? There are pros a...

Do you forget things often? | How can we improve our memory?

memory forgetting things IELTS Speaking Part 3 Questions Do you forget things often? Why?/Why not? No, not really but then I don’t try to remember a lot of things at the same time. If something is important then I usually write it down someplace – make a note, either on paper, or on my phone or computer so that I don’t forget. How can we improve our memory? I suppose the easiest way would be to practice memorizing things more often – practice makes perfect - or as I said earlier, get into the habit of making notes or reminders for things that you don’t want to forget, nowadays it’s easier than ever – just program a reminder in your phone anytime and set the alarm so you can’t forget. Do you think memory is important? Yes, memory is definitely important. Memory enables you to access past experiences and knowledge to make better decisions in the present, and it also allows you to retain your sense of self and personal identity. Memory is also important for emotional...

Why Do People Often Forget Small Things?

memory forgetting things Why do people often forget small things? Well, I suppose it could be because they have a lot of things to think about or remember and sometimes it’s easy to remember big important things - but little things are more easily forgotten. Most people try to remember everything without using anything to help them and while it may be easy enough to remember a few important things – the more things you have to remember the higher the probability that you forget some of the smaller things that maybe aren’t so important. What are the reasons for this? Most people try to remember everything without using anything to help them, like writing everything down, and while it may be easy enough to remember a few important things – the more things you have to remember the higher the probability that you forget some of the smaller things that maybe aren’t so important. Why do people sometimes forget important things? There are a few potential reasons peo...