Feynman Technique Coach

Step 1 — Name the concept

What concept are you learning? Why do you need to learn it? (optional — a test, a job, curiosity)

Step 2 — Teach it back

Pretend a 12-year-old knows nothing about your concept. Explain it in your own words. Use short sentences and everyday words. No pressure — rough drafts reveal the gaps.

Your explanation Analyze my explanation

Step 3 — "But why?"

The coach picked the sentences that need a deeper explanation. Answer each one in plain words — or be honest and mark it a knowledge gap. Gaps are the whole point: they tell you exactly what to re-study.

Step 4 — Make an analogy

An analogy sticks when a familiar thing shares the same mechanism as the concept — not just the same vibe. Fill in both parts.

Your concept is like… because… Check my analogy

Step 5 — Rewrite it simply

Now rewrite your explanation from scratch, using what you learned: plain words, the answers to "but why?", and your analogy. Then score it.

Your polished explanation Score my rewrite

Your learning summary

Knowledge gaps — your re-study checklist

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