TalkTalkTalk Method - You can learn anything if you can talk about it (long post)

&#x200B;<br><br>I've been receiving messages asking me to share the "TalkTalkTalk Method". I've understood the importance of sharing what works, so here's the Method.<br><br>**TalkTalkTalk Method:**<br><br>1. Write down everything you've learned on flashcards (physical or virtual).<br>2. Get someone to talk to about your material. It can be a friend, a tutor, a family member, anyone. Make sure you get along with them.<br>3. Give them the cards with the key terms on one side and the definitions/matter to be discussed on the other side.<br>4. Choose a subject to begin with (key term).<br>5. Talk to your partner about this subject and try to keep the conversation going for as long as possible and as long as you can. You can talk about the material, associated ideas, and all that you can think of. Discuss the material and define the key terms in the best way you can.<br>6. Ask your partner to stop you when you get stuck and can't continue the discussion.<br>7. When you get stuck, flip the card over, read the information, and then continue discussing the subject.<br>8. Move on to the next subject and repeat the process.<br>9. You can, and should, switch roles and let your partner have a chance to talk and learn too.<br><br>**How I use it:**<br><br>I was looking for a method to learn and understand (not only memorize) all the required material for MBBS. I had an exam in vascular surgery with subject matter that I didn't know much about. I was trying to figure out how to best learn the material in the best way possible. I was trying to figure out how I could learn the material in the best way possible, I thought of the TalkTalkTalk Method. <br><br>I did a lot of practice with my friend and was able to understood the subject and the material well, and did well in the exam.<br><br>**How this method helps you:**<br><br>1. Learns and understands the material quickly, easily, and fun<br>2. Explains the material to someone else, which is more challenging and fun than individual study.<br>3. Better retention, as having to recall the information and explain it to someone else will help you to remember it better.<br>4. Answers questions more confidently and fluently, which will help you to participate in class discussions better.<br>5. Memorizes information easily because you can recall the information and explain it to someone else.<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>**Edit:**<br><br>I want to address some common concerns and questions from the comments:<br><br>1. No, this doesn't help you memorize things. It helps you understand them.<br>2. No, you don't need to have a learning partner to do this. You can do this by yourself.<br>3. The goal is to get more comfortable letting yourself be vulnerable, so try to do it with someone who you're comfortable with.<br>4. The results and effectiveness of this method vary from person to person.<br>5. You can't just use this method for exams. It helps you learn and understand material better because you're actively engaging with it and explaining it to someone else or yourself.<br><br>**P.S.** If there are any questions, I'll answer them here.