How To Ensure We Remember Names

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

To learn a name (TLDR)

Learn how to pronounce the name
Learn how to spell the name
Practice the name
Create a title based on interaction, something you noticed, etc.
Write everything down after the interaction
Create Anki flashcards
Review flashcards

Ever told someone “I’m really bad with names” “Sorry, what was your name again?”, “I just can’t remember a name”. Well so did I, until I got fed up with never remembering peoples names. Especially since I want to be a teacher. And the biggest hurdle of all, was avoiding having pictures of everyone I wanted to remember the name of. It’d be quite a hurdle to ask for a photo of every child, just so that I can remember their names. So here’s how I go about it.

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How To Ensure We Remember Names