Learning & memory
Mind Expanders
Learn a language, keep the mind limber, or finally take that course.
What these do
These adjust to you. They notice what you find easy and what you find hard, and they change the next question accordingly — so the difficulty stays where learning happens and not where frustration does.
Good for
- Picking up the language of a country you plan to visit
- A daily mental workout that is actually enjoyable
- Learning a subject you never had time for
- Keeping track of names, dates, and appointments
Tools worth trying
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Duolingo
by DuolingoEasy to start
Languages in five-minute lessons. Free, cheerful, and hard to fall behind in.
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Khan Academy
by Khan AcademyEasy to start
Free courses on almost everything, taught patiently and repeatable as often as you like.
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BrainHQ
by Posit ScienceSome practice needed
Brain exercises built on published research into attention and processing speed.
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Lumosity
by Lumos LabsEasy to start
Short daily games for memory and attention. Light and quick.
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MindMate
by MindMateSome practice needed
Games, exercise, and meal ideas together, designed with people living with dementia in mind.
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