Basics

1. Frequency (learn the most frequently used words, phrases, sayings)

2. Complexity (learn the least complex topics first, pertaining to kindergartener level banter)

3. Practice (if you want to improve, be content to be thought fooolish and stupid)

4. Reflect (condense the information into smaller chunks of knowledge, related to each other so it's easier to recollect)

Advanced

1. Less frequent sayings (aimed at more descriptive, more flavorful conversation)

2. Complexity (can dabble in more complex topics that are abstract and vague)

3. Practice (if you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid)

4. Reflect (condense the information into smaller chunks of knowledge, related to each other so it's easier to remember)

• use acronyms
• seek patterns