Audio-Guided Micro-Dictation
Micro-dictation challenges your working memory with an adaptive listening task. Hear a sequence of spoken words, then type them back from memory. The harder you do, the longer the sequences grow.
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How it works
- 1Listen carefully as a short sequence of words is read aloud.
- 2Type the sequence back in order from memory.
- 3Get it right and the next sequence grows longer; miss and it eases off.
- 4Difficulty continuously self-adjusts to keep you at the edge of your capacity.
Benefits
- Expands auditory working-memory span
- Trains focused listening and verbal recall
- Adapts in real time for optimal challenge
- Strengthens the encode-hold-retrieve loop
The science
Adaptive span tasks are among the most studied paradigms for working-memory training. Keeping difficulty near your limit — the zone of proximal development — maximises engagement and challenge.
Frequently asked questions
What is working memory?⌄
Working memory is the mental scratchpad that holds and manipulates information over short periods. It is strongly linked to focus, reasoning, and reading comprehension.
Do I need sound on?⌄
Yes — the sequences are spoken aloud using your browser’s speech synthesis, so turn your volume up or use headphones.
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