Smart flashcards with spaced repetition
Anki is a free flashcard program that uses spaced repetition to help you remember information for the long term. Instead of reviewing every card daily, Anki schedules each card just before you are likely to forget it, so you spend less time studying while remembering more.
It is widely used by medical students, language learners and anyone preparing for exams. Cards can include text, images, audio, video and even scientific formulas. Thousands of free shared decks are available for languages, medicine, geography and more, and add-ons extend Anki with new features. A free AnkiWeb account syncs your progress across Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and the web.
The design is minimal and the settings can look technical at first, but the default options work well for most learners. If you need to memorise vocabulary, facts or definitions efficiently, Anki is one of the most effective study tools available.
Pros
- Proven learning method
- Shared decks
Cons
- Plain design
