#Learning tips

[glowettee]

hi there! im a fan of your page 💕

can you give me the best studying techniques?

hi angel!! @mythicalmarion tysm for asking about study techniques 🤍 i'm so excited to share my secret methods that helped me maintain perfect grades while still having a dreamy lifestyle + time for self-care!! and thank you for being a fan of my blog, it means everything to me. <3

~ ♡ my non-basic study secrets that actually work ♡ ~

(don't mind the number formatting)

the neural bridging technique this is literally my favorite discovery!! instead of traditional note-taking, i create what i call "neural bridges" between different subjects. for example, when studying both literature + history, i connect historical events with the literature written during that time. i use a special notebook divided into sections where each page has two columns - one for each subject. the connections help you understand both subjects deeper + create stronger memory patterns!!

here's how i do it:

example:

left column: historical event

right column: literary connection

middle: draw connecting lines + add small insights

bottom: write how they influenced each other

the shadow expert method this changed everything for me!! i pretend i'm going to be interviewed as an expert on the topic i'm studying. i create potential interview questions + prepare detailed answers. but here's the twist - i record myself answering these questions in three different ways:

basic explanation (like i'm talking to a friend)

detailed analysis (like i'm teaching a class)

complex discussion (like i'm at a conference)

this forces you to understand the topic from multiple angles + helps you explain concepts in different ways!!

the reverse engineering study system instead of starting with the basics, i begin with the most complex example i can find and work backwards to understand the fundamentals. for example, in calculus, i start with a complicated equation + break it down into smaller parts until i reach the basic concepts.

my process looks like:

find the hardest example in the textbook

list every concept needed to understand it

create a concept map working backwards

study each component separately

rebuild the complex example step by step

the sensory anchoring technique this is seriously game-changing!! i associate different types of information with specific sensory experiences:

theoretical concepts - study while standing

factual information - sitting at my desk

problem-solving - walking slowly

memorization - gentle swaying

review - lying down

your body literally creates muscle memory associated with different types of learning!!

the metacognition mapping strategy i created this method where i track my understanding using what i call "clarity scores":

level 1: can recognize it

level 2: can explain it simply

level 3: can teach it

level 4: can apply it to new situations

level 5: can connect it to other topics

i keep a spreadsheet tracking my clarity levels for each topic + focus my study time on moving everything to level 5!!

the information architecture method instead of linear notes, i create what i call "knowledge buildings":

foundation: basic principles

first floor: key concepts

second floor: applications

top floor: advanced ideas

roof: real-world connections

each "floor" must be solid before moving up + i review from top to bottom weekly!!

the cognitive stamina training this is my absolute secret weapon!! i use a special interval system based on brain wave patterns:

32 minutes of focused study

8 minutes of active recall

16 minutes of teaching the material to my plushies

4 minutes of complete rest

the specific timing helps maintain peak mental performance + prevents study fatigue!!

the synthesis spiral evolution this method literally transformed how i retain information:

create main concept spirals

add branch spirals for subtopics

connect related concepts with colored lines

review by tracing the spiral paths

add new connections each study session

your notes evolve into a beautiful web of knowledge that grows with your understanding!!

these methods might seem different from typical study advice, but they're based on how our brains actually process + store information!! i developed these through lots of research + personal experimentation, and they've helped me maintain perfect grades while still having time for self-care, hobbies + fun!!

sending you the biggest hug + all my good study vibes!! remember that effective studying is about working with your brain, not against it <3

p.s. if you try any of these methods, please let me know how they work for you!! i love hearing about your study journeys!!

xoxo, mindy 🤍

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[diy-languages]

Quick tip: as silly as It sounds, watching kids show in the language you're learning helps a lot ! :D I mean, if they're meant to teach kids to speak their very first language, why wouldn't it help older people learn a new one?

If you want to get fluent you have to view it as starting from zero, the same way everyone started from zero when they learnt their mother/first language as kids! Good luck!

[luckydoeslanguage]

🎏Immersion, its quirks, and tips for language learning this way!

its the 5th of May, so happy children's day! 🎏 I got a question in one of my posts asking for some advice on immersion learning! i thought it would be a good opportunity to talk about immersion in general, my current study(?) routine and perhaps give some useful advice! As the name suggests, Immersion language learning is done primarily by consuming media in your target language. Immersion can seem super intimidating to us learners, mostly cause we can't understand most of the stuff available to us. But! its not impossible to start out using immersion right out of the gate. i think people tend to get scared or go "I'll immerse when i get better at my TL!" But the truth of the matter is, your not going to get used to, or better at your target language unless you consume actual content. (in my opinion.)

Honestly, a lot of immersion learning is being able to tolerate that i probably wont understand everything right away. I will someday, but for now i have to be comfortable with not understanding a lot. which is okay! So, what is my current study routine?

right now, my routine consists of:

doing vocabulary cards on Anki from a premade anki deck.

playing about an hour of Animal crossing everyday

watching 1 - 3 episodes of an anime

watching Youtube videos

weekly (ish) grammar done by reading Imabi, and watching Cure Dolly videos on Youtube.

The bread and butter of my routine is learning vocab, and occasional grammar studies. I'm using the core2k/6k deck. which as the name implies, is an optimized vocab deck that contains the most common 6k JP vocabulary. i currently take 5 new vocab cards a day, and try to get my reviews in everyday. my anki deck has contributed a lot to me being able to immerse so early in my language journey. learning and then reviewing new words everyday lets me recognize words in my immersion. As time has gone on, i can recognize more and more words, and even some words I haven't encountered yet in my deck. Immersion, while still uncomfortable, (especially with complex media) is the other side of the coin. i try to spend double the time i spend on anki, immersing. Mostly because i enjoy what I'm immersing in, but also because i get more out of it the more time i spend immersing.

"that's all well and good Lucky, but what advice would you give to someone who wants to learn this way?"

Well! first of all, and this is very important:

Be comfortable with ambiguity. you may not be able to understand some, or maybe most of the thing you are immersing in. that's okay! Your brain is already looking for patterns to see in your TL, and is growing more accustomed to it. I got a lot of headaches in the beginning, i still do actually. but i know that's my brain working hard! (take a break if you get a headache!!)

Second, and probably just as important:

Follow your interests. make immersion fun! whats the point of immersing if its torturous?! I'm a lot more likely to continue immersing in something if i actually enjoy it. there are a lot of easier anime to immerse in, but if I'm not having fun, I'm not going to learn anything. you should do the same! even if its too difficult to understand. I'm currently watching someone on YouTube play a dating sim, and even though its waaaay above my skill level, I'm really enjoying myself watching it! I've even recognized some words i know. whole sentences, even.

Third:

Be Consistent! This is probably advice you've already heard, but it bears repeating! even if you do something small like listening to a song in your TL, that's immersion babyy :) consistency is key, above all.

Lastly: Track your Immersion. a problem with immersion is it can feel like you are going nowhere. tracking how much time you spend doing an activity, (watching videos, reading, etc) is a great way to make immersion more tangible. lots of people reccomend toggl, but i personally use polylogger. its built with language learners in mind, and is stupidly easy to use. i also keep personal logs in an online diary, as well as here on my blog to measure my progress. it helps!

alright, i think thats everything i have to say for now! if you've made it to the end of this long post, hello! and thank you <3 hope you've had a good day so far! I will leave you with some links to more reading on the subject under the cut, they go into more detail than i have here.

take care for now! またね！

this article by Refold about tolerating ambiguity:

The Moe ways guide to immersion:

Making the leap to Immersion, Video by Cure Dolly:

[study-diaries]

Romanticize Studying?

An honest study tip is don't try to romanticize studying. Like, it's good but it works for around a week and then you're back to your lazy couch potato because you can't even sit and study and now you have added extra things that need to be done to actually study. You've added more steps.... Which makes it an even harder task.

Try actually being.... Let's say scared? Recently, I've got this interesting tip, I actually think about the worst possible result I could get and the reactions I'd get and that always gets me going. Because fear is always a better motivator.

[haxyr3]

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[naychezza]

Language

Hello

I am of (stolen gen) Wiradjuri decent.

I feel that my people's culture, connection, and community has been ripped from my grasp before I even got to inherit it.

I want to learn the Wiradjuri language, help keep it alive but I need some help. Tips, advice, resource recommendations, ect for learning the language, especially one with as many cases as Wiradjuri.

I already know about Stan&Flo Grant's Wiradjuri Dictionary (based on Dr. Stan Grant and Dr. John Rudder's work)

I have mostly enjoyed learning languages on my own before, but have never had good results.

It also might be important to know that I am autistic

[bookpaula]

New Listen

[infinitegender]

Tips to Learn When You Want to Learn, While Not Having the Motivation to Learn

𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟 𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟 𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟

DISCLAIMERS:

I am not a professional; this is just what worked for me and may not work for everyone.

I suppose these could work as study tips, but they are not intended to be study tips.

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TIP 1: SOCIAL MEDIA (UNDER CONDITIONS)

This is especially helpful for those who have short attention spans (which is most people in this day and age). You've probably come across a few informative short-form videos when scrolling-- Good. Follow that. Your algorithm is catered towards you, so most likely, you will come across more content related to your interests. Follow the informative content creators. Interact with those posts, especially if you find them interesting or if you think it will be helpful to you.

However, many social media posts share false information. This is why it's especially important to do your research. If you don't want to research it now, find a way to bookmark, save, or message yourself to remind yourself to fact-check the information. If not for yourself, at least to prevent embarrassing yourself or tainting your reputation by unknowingly sharing false information.

TIP 2: ASK A FRIEND WHO KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THE SUBJECT

Have you ever watched/listened/read something, but despite your hearing being completely intact, all you heard were sounds and not words? I don't know about you, but I did. But this rarely happens when I'm talking to a friend-- Which is why I recommend this. You're not only less afraid to ask questions, but you can treat it as more of a conversation, making it less boring to you.

This is also especially helpful for those who can't bother to research, since you don't actually have to do the searches yourself.

Of course, not everyone has friends who are interested in the topics you want to learn. However, in case you do, you should you should look out for either a patient, smart friend who knows about your topic of choice, or a friend who is very interested in the topic and would love to talk about it.

TIP 3: PLAY A PODCAST (OR A MOSTLY TEXT-BASED VIDEO) IN THE BACKGROUND

This. If I could only use one of these tips, it would be this one. This is the most convenient. You're drawing/painting? Put a podcast on. You're walking? Put a podcast on. You get the idea. There are so many podcasts out there with such a huge range of subjects-- from art history to languages to true crime, there's sure to be something for everyone.

MY PERSONAL FAVORITE YOUTUBE CHANNELS TO LEARN STUFF (NOT NECESSARILY FOR BACKGROUND):

YouTube Channels: Kurzgesagt, TED ED, CrashCourse, WIRED (Especially Tech Support), perfumerism

Of course, I also watch other videos from other channels.

𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟 𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟 𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟

And that's pretty much all I have for now! I hope my tips help :)

Luce ✶

[sayitaliano]

Hi, how can I stop my Spanish from influencing my Italian?

Ciao!

Do you find issues when it comes to how you form a sentence or because you lack some words in Italian? Or it's an accent issue? For the first 2, all I can suggest is keep practicing (interacting with Italians) and listening to Italian (movies, videos, sport commentaries, tv shows...). Write a diary for example or speak to yourself and notice when you end up using Spanish (it's okay, it's your brain habit to use it "unconsciously", but try to check why as it may help you: I personally realize which words/grammar patterns I lack and need to focus on this way). If it's the 3rd... My cousin's husband has been in Italy for many years now and he still speaks with a Spanish accent (it's part of him, and it's perfectly fine). It took him lot of years living here and interacting with Italians to start speaking Italian in a more natural way.

As someone who has been learning Spanish (Argentinian) by myself, I tried to immerse myself into its mood/vibes and listening/reading to interviews and news of native people (eg. I like volleyball and years ago ended up being a fan of Argentina NT and players who came in Italy to play. I kept watching players/trainers videos, read infos and watch volleyball matches in Argentinian until I kind of created a "mindset" for it to keep separate from Italian -back then I was good at this lol but I was into it daily or almost... despite this I never really focused on grammar and only went "by sound", learnt the most of it by keep on reading/listening, interacted with some natives and relied on Italian too here and there and this is where I still lack nowadays, especially verbs).

At the end of the day I honestly don't think it's a problem if you have troubles separating Spanish and Italian, unless you want/need to speak Italian perfectly for any particular reason (maybe you need to learn it for work or want a specific certificate?). We can understand each other pretty well anyway and the main goal is to have another understanding us even if we're not grammatically perfect everytime or at all. But ofc, if you want to separate the two languages better inside your mind, keep practicing and make your ears get used to Italian's sounds and patterns and you'll make it. Give yourself time anyway.

Non arrenderti! :D

[amaamrado]

LEARNING TIPS TO MAKE YOU PRODUCTIVE IN SCHOOL.

Here are some learning tips to help you be more productive in school;

Stay Organised: Use a planner or digital calendar to keep track of assignments, deadlines and tests. This helps you manage your time effectively.

2. Create a Study Space: Find a quiet and comfortable spot to study that's free from distractions. Having a dedicated space can help you focus better.

3. Active Participation: Engage in class discussions and ask questions. This not only helps you understand the material better but also keeps you involved.

4. Use Study Space: Collaborate with classmates to review material.Teaching others can reinforce your own understanding.

5. Practice Time Management: Break your study sessions into chunks and set specific times each subject. This prevents cramming and helps with retention.

6. Stay Motivated: Set small rewards for yourself after completing tasks. This can keep you motivated and make studying more enjoyable.

Incorporating these strategies can help you stay productive and succeed in school!

[chineseffect]

4 tips for your fast adoption of any language

1. Learn whole sentences instead of isolated words

our brain stores only useful things and we communicate in sentences, not in words

2. Learn the sentences by heart

superficial browsing through materials doesn't get people anywhere, it is a waste of time

3. Be active

try to translate the stuff from your real life instead of relying on your textbook all the time

4. Have FUN with the language

there are many fun and engaging resources

for students of Chinese there is an amazing site with countless wordplays

take your learning to the next level for a price of 2 coffees: https://herohero.co/chineseffect

[diy-languages]

Quick Funfact & tip:

Did you ever realise that different languages use different parts of the mouth/throat to make sounds? Once you realise that and identify where the sound comes from, it gets easier to learn pronunciation!

For example, English is spoken using the back of the throat— while Korean is spoken using the front of the mouth. This might explain why Korean-speakers pout so much while talking ahahah! Give it a try!

[littlebydigital]

Not "user-friendly".

Wish it came with a manual or something.

[study-diaries]

15th April 2024

I've been ignoring my language course for the past 7+ months and my final exam for it is coming closer day by day T-T

Overall a productive day...

Today I :

Completed 5 lessons with grammar in Arabic

Attended my Arabic class

Finished my homework

Read 100+ pages (still counting)

Completed a novel

Total study time: 1 hour 30 mins

[harmony-and-peace]

📖✨Romantyzowanie nauki, czyli powrót do nauki w nowym roku szkolnym/studenckim✨📖