Exam skills: 5 tips for making studying fun

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BBC Learning English


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We know that sometimes studying a new language can be hard work but it can be fun too – and
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if we can make our learning experience fun, then we learn better. So here are some more
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top tips for making studying fun…
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Firstly, get comfortable – make sure your chair is suitable and it's at the right height
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for the desk. Make sure you have good ventilation and light and the space you're in isn't too
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hot – you don't want to fall asleep! And put away anything that might distract you,
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like your smartphone.
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Rather than just staring at books and being passive, try to become an active learner.
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Why not record yourself and listen back to you speaking or reading out information.
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Or you could turn facts into songs and sing them out loud – this is sure to make information
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stick in your head!
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Also be creative – flashcards are very useful because they provide visual clues that help
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you remember things. You could also stick words, grammar rules and other bits of information
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on notes around your study space or other places around your house – so for example,
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you can read them when brushing your teeth!
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Don't feel daunted by the amount of studying you have to do. And don't try to study continuously
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all day to fit it all in. Study in small bursts and vary the topics you study so you don't
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get bored and you stop retaining information. If you can, choose a time of day that best
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suits your natural preference. Some people work best at night while others work best
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early in the morning
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Finally don't overdo it – know your limits – if you study too hard it won't be fun
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and you won't absorb information. So take regular breaks – and give yourself a small
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reward when you do.
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Studying is a necessary part of learning English and taking exams. Get it right and you're
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on your way to having a great time. Good luck!
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