I guess because it's the method to _memorize_ things, not learn.
And IRL you rarely need to bluntly memorize stuff, even in foreign languages.
And IRL you rarely need to bluntly memorize stuff, even in foreign languages.
However, the top comment from a recent article here [0] put it into perspective. For a lot of people, regularly being reminded of the fundamentals helps them overcome whatever prevents them from grokking something from the outset. For really difficult concepts (something that varies for everyone), I believe that regular memorization and repetition can help you learn over time.