Learning consists of both understanding knowledge and remembering it. Maybe you think you have a hard time learning because you have such a bad memory. The positive thing is that, by using different techniques, we can consciously create connections in the brain to what we want to remember.

We usually remeber:

things that are interesting
things which are unusual, unexpected
what activates several senses and emotions
what came first and last

But it is also possible to practice to create connections to what we want to remember and there are different memory techniques to use.

Johnny Briones is a memory expert and on his web he explains some techniques e.g using acronyms, images and locations to improve the memory.

Memory Techniques for beginners

Repetition

Read more about repetition and how oft you should rehearse:

Repetition