(2016-05-12, 5:14 pm)yogert909 Wrote: Can somebody explain the major differences between memrise and anki?
I like anki because it seems more customizable and ease of adding material, but I've always been interested in memrise due to the memory champion + Princeton neuroscience connection. I know that duolingo has some sophisticated features like feeding you easier cards when it senses that you are tired, etc but they don't have a japanese course yet afik. I'm wondering if memrise are doing anything more sophisticated than simply using an old supermemo algorithm like anki.
I found Memrise through DuoLingo and it's as you say in that it's a supermemo algorithm. However, I like that it uses a multiple choice format, offers options for tapping input (DuoLingo has this), and incorporates audio both in in offering three sound choices for the answer or giving the sound as the prompt. Works great with the iKnow/Cerego material from the limited amount I tested.
I don't think it's superior to Anki per se, but in chance to expose these great learning courses to more students then I think Memrise will end up being the better choice. A great system no one is using doesn't help.