One of the problems with studying on your own is getting feedback. You can respond to a question but unless you have access to the answers, how do you know if you're on the right track? This uncertainty can be demotivating and deter you from working. A way around this is to use your class … Continue reading Study skills: Write your own questions
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Study skills: Past papers for revision
Using past papers for revision is not only an effective way to cover subject knowledge but it also helps you to become familiar with the way the exam is structured and the types of questions presented. Here is a three-step process to maximise this method: Print off a past exam paper and work your way … Continue reading Study skills: Past papers for revision
Improving English: Timelines
When studying a novel or play, it can be very useful to create a timeline. Draw a line on a sheet of paper and divide it into chapters or acts. As you read through, make a brief note of main events and characters. Not only will this help you to understand how the text is structured, … Continue reading Improving English: Timelines
Improving English: vocabulary
To succeed in English, it is essential to understand and use a wide range of vocabulary. To expand your knowledge, keep a small notebook in which you can list any unfamiliar words you come across whilst you are reading or watching TV, or hear other people use. Write the word, word class (noun, verb, adjective, … Continue reading Improving English: vocabulary
Lifelines: Take a small step
It's that time of year when we are full of good intentions and keen to make major changes in our life: eat healthily, read more, exercise regularly, get organised... That's where the difficulty lies. We set a large, ambitious goal and then feel overwhelmed and the doubts set in. Where do I start? How I … Continue reading Lifelines: Take a small step
