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SMI / MENTAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT

Secondary Training.

A daily SMI training pathway combining 30 minutes of mental training with 60 minutes of discussion and speaking, with progress measured through barriers, mastery, daily evaluation and ranks.

SECONDARY / TRAINING SYSTEMACTIVE
90minutes daily
5days weekly
3mental stages
10barriers
6Ktraining words
30★daily evaluation
SESSION STRUCTURE

90 minutes, each part has a purpose.

The first 30 minutes are fixed mental training, followed by 60 minutes of discussion, speaking and practical use.

10 min
Mental ComprehensionSilent speed reading and beating the previous round.
10 min
Vocabulary — Round 1New words with mastery tracking.
10 min
Vocabulary — Round 2Improve retention and recall speed.
60 min
Discussion & SpeakingReal use of vocabulary, structures and language.
MENTAL PROGRESSION

3 stages and 10 barriers.

Each stage covers a defined barrier range, and every barrier raises both the word target and comprehension-page target.

BARRIERS 1–3Mental PreparationBreak the first three barriers and establish speed and focus.
BARRIERS 4–6Advanced MemoryImprove retention, recall and comprehension capacity.
BARRIERS 7–10Mental EliteReach the highest targets in the training path.
BARRIER 0110 words5 comprehension pages / 10 min
BARRIER 0220 words10 comprehension pages / 10 min
BARRIER 0330 words15 comprehension pages / 10 min
BARRIER 0440 words20 comprehension pages / 10 min
BARRIER 0550 words25 comprehension pages / 10 min
BARRIER 0660 words30 comprehension pages / 10 min
BARRIER 0770 words35 comprehension pages / 10 min
BARRIER 0880 words40 comprehension pages / 10 min
BARRIER 0990 words45 comprehension pages / 10 min
BARRIER 10100 words50 comprehension pages / 10 min
TRAINING RULES

Mastery before the number.

The goal is not just a bigger number; the system tracks pronunciation, spelling, meaning recall, and correct training method.

RULE 01Each error = -5%Pronunciation, spelling or meaning recall.
RULE 0250 words before classPronunciation practice before class; not counted in the timed round.
RULE 03100 reviewed words = 10 newRule for reviewing previously memorized words.
RULE 04No phone readingPrint the comprehension book, or use a laptop if printing is unavailable.
TRAINING LIBRARY

Direct resources for every level.

Book links open the exact file directly. There are 6 vocabulary books, 12 discussion books, and 3 comprehension books by level band.

DAILY EVALUATION

6 criteria × 5 stars = 30 stars.

The system tracks performance daily, then adds weekly feedback and ranks so learners can see progress clearly.

5★Fluency
5★Pronunciation
5★Vocabulary
5★Grammar
5★Confidence
5★Participation
Bronze0–20
Silver21–40
Gold41–60
Diamond61–80
Elite81+

Want daily training focused on speed, comprehension and use?

Secondary Training is designed for learners who want to turn knowledge into faster memorization, reading, recall and speaking performance.