Memory Competition

Read a menu in Mandarin

Learn to read a Chinese menu in competition with readers of The Guardian.


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Why do people use Memrise?

Learn a language

220 languages. Memrise is the fastest way to pick up vocabulary in any language.

Study anything

Quickly make your own interactive flashcards and study materials, get learning quickly and share with your friends.

Teach

Memrise is the ideal tool for teachers who value engagement and long-lasting learning in their pupils.

Play

Learning's a game on Memrise, and we've got perhaps the largest community of recreational learners on the internet.


Some of the science behind Memrise

How we use science to help you push the limits of your learning potential

Plant

Short Term Memory

Vivid images and audio help you store clear, lively short term memories

Grow

Medium Term Memory

Meticulously calibrated tests exercise your brain to strengthen and mature your learning

Harvest

Long Term Memory

Adaptive reminders, timed for optimum efficiency, keep your knowledge fresh and accessible