Learning Lingala with Memrise

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What is the primary goal of the author in learning Lingala?

To have a conversation during their trip (correct)

To become fluent in the language

To impress locals with their knowledge

To participate in a language competition

What unique approach does Memrise use to help users remember vocabulary?

Creating visual 'mems' linked to words (correct)

Listening to audio recordings exclusively

Participating in live conversations

Learning through long reading passages

How does the Memrise app address the issue of forgetting words?

By allowing unlimited study time

By scheduling reminders to practice (correct)

By encouraging study in long sessions

By presenting new words continuously

What metaphor does the author use to describe the learning process?

Growing plants in a garden Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason Ed Cooke believes people stop learning?

They feel they are not making progress Signup and view all the answers

How much time does the author spend learning with Memrise each day?

Five to ten minutes Signup and view all the answers

What does the app Memrise encourage users to do after studying?

Take breaks before reviewing words Signup and view all the answers

What feeling does the author express towards using Memrise?

Enjoyment and engagement in learning Signup and view all the answers

What initial activity brought Spencer and Rosalind together?

A word-game app Signup and view all the answers

What advice did Rosalind give Spencer before he deleted the app?

Shoot for the stars Signup and view all the answers

How did Spencer's friend Amy influence the story?

She arranged their first meeting Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Spencer and Rosalind's face-to-face meeting?

They enjoyed lunch and explored the neighborhood Signup and view all the answers

What unexpected twist happened after Spencer posted photos of their meeting?

Their photos went viral Signup and view all the answers

How did Spencer feel about reinstalling the word-game app after deleting it?

He was eager to reconnect with Rosalind Signup and view all the answers

What is one significant detail about Rosalind's background?

She lives in a retirement village Signup and view all the answers

What did Spencer communicate to his friends about Rosalind?

She was an 81-year-old friend Signup and view all the answers

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