Unit 1 Learning to Learn Expansion 1 Exercise 2 Concentrate. Some people find it difficult to remember things because they are not paying attention, If you make a decision to concertrate on the material,you'll remember it better. Form a picture in your mind. After you read or learn something, form a picture of it in your mind. Make up stories. Try to make words in a story, A funny or special story will stand out in your memory longer, Keep healthy. It is important to take proper care of your body when you are studying. Exercise regularly.eat a good balance of foods, and get enough sleep. Make a plan. Don't try to learn and remember all the material in one night. Do not try to do it all at once. plan you studying and review the material over a period of a few days. Break up the material in smaller parts and go over them. Relax, Try to reduce stress when you are studying. Try to relax and study in a quiet area so you can focus on the material only. Reflect regularly. Reflect on you learning regularly. Ask yourself questions about your learning,i.e. What have I learned in this lesson? What did I do well? What didn't I do well? Go over the things in your head . If you are taking part in a role-play or group discussion, try to go over what you are going to say in your head . Practice it out loud if possible. You will feel more confident in front of a group after you practice it .
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