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We know that studying for an exam takes lots
of effort – but being part of a study group
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means you can share your learning and not
feel isolated. Here are our top tips for getting
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the most out of a study group…
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Obviously the first thing you need to do is
find a study group to join. These might already
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take place in college, but if you're studying
alone you may have to search for one via noticeboards
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or online. The most important thing is to
get one that's at the right level for you.
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You could test out some groups before you
commit to one fully. Find one where you feel
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comfortable to discuss your ideas, and where
feel it is properly run.
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A great thing about a study group is that
you can learn from other students. You can
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ask questions and get a different perspective
about a subject from your own. It can help
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you fill gaps in your knowledge too. But to
do this you need to open your mind to other
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viewpoints and respect other opinions. Listen
as well as speak!
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It might seem obvious, but make sure everyone
in the group communicates in English. This
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way, it'll help you improve your understanding
of the language and highlight areas that need
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practice. But don't worry about making mistakes,
that's all part of it.
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Study groups should take place regularly,
but each time before you begin, you need to
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prepare. Agree with the rest of your group
about the subjects or issues you want to discuss
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and materials you might need to use in the
session. This will save time deciding on these
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things when you meet.
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When your study group session begins, don't
waste time chatting, stick to your goals - you
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will only have a set amount of time, so stay
focussed and perhaps get someone to manage
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the session to keep you on track.
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Finally, the benefit of a study group is learning
together so make sure you and everyone else
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participates; don't be shy and speak up. This
communal experience should be fun as well
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as educational - so enjoy it, make friends
and see how together, your English improves.
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Good luck!
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