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I'm going to say something that sounds contradictory at first, though I swear it does make sense eventually: You should always study in silence, but a little noise can be helpful for remembering things. Specifically, your noise can be helpful—that is, when you’re speaking out loud. If you practice the “production effect,” it can help you remember what you’re studying. Here’s how to use it the next time you’re trying to remember something challenging.

What is the production effect?

The production effect refers to what happens when you use vocalizing as a mnemonic to improve your memory of a new concept. Basically, your m

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