Learn a poem or lyrics from text — see Usage if you're new. Welcome and good luck!
Text to learn:
Usage
This creates a simple slideshow of chunks of text to memorize, following the method outlined at How To Memorize A Poem. Take a few minutes to read that, it explains the method well.
- Find a poem or lyrics you want to memorize, and copy-paste them into the text box. Then click Start.
- You'll be shown a small chunk of text to memorize. Read it out loud. Then close your eyes or look elsewhere and immediately say the text again out loud. Glance quickly to make sure you got it right. If you made a mistake, do it over.
- If you got it right, click the "next" button. You'll be shown the next chunk of text. Repeat ...
- ... until you reach the last chunk. Note that the chunks get longer as you progress -- see the referenced website above.
- Recite the whole thing, preferably just before bed. Then forget about it.
FAQs and NAQs (Never Asked Questions).
"Who is this for?"
A: Whoever finds it useful, really.
"Why is this so primitive?"
A: This is alpha-level release software -- there's nothing to it really. There are many things that could be done -- styling, exporting to Anki or text files -- maybe later.
"Can you make this software do x, y, z, [feature request here]?"
A: I welcome code contributions to the GitHub repo! (see "About" in the menu) I don't know how many people will use it, though!
"This sucks."
A: Yeah ... I hear you.
"I love it! Where can I donate a pile of money to?"
A: This is a small project, done for fun and as a small contribution to any learners who find it interesting. But if you really want to give me money, please donate that same sum to your nearest women's health org, animal shelter, or any worthy cause. Or call that friend you've been meaning to and say hi. Or surprise a stranger with a free coffee. Then send me a virtual high-five, and we'll call it even. Cheers!
About
Roti is for learning poems and song lyrics, following the method outlined at How To Memorize A Poem. You're learning by rote.
Version: 0.0.0.0.1
GitHub repo: roti - code contributions welcome!
Issues and complaints: please use GitHub issues.