• easy ways to learn better

Learning strategies are simple ways to help us learn.
They can help us understand new things, remember information, practise skills, and solve problems.

Good learners do not all learn in the same way. They can use different strategies for different tasks.

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1. Think About Your Learning

Good learners think about their own learning.

They can:

• make learning goals
• make a study plan
• ask themselves if they understand
• check their work
• think about what they can do better
• think about what they already know
• find things they do not understand
• decide what they need to practise
• check if their learning plan is working
• change their way of learning when necessary

Examples:

“Which way of learning works best for me?”

“What do I need to learn today?”

“Do I understand this new word?”

“Can I explain this idea to another student?”

“Which part of the lesson is difficult for me?”

“Do I need more practice?”

“What did I learn today?”

“What can I do better next time?”

“Do I remember the new words from yesterday?”

“Should I read this text again?”

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2. Work With Information

Learners can use different ways to understand and remember new information.

They can:

• write short notes
• make a short summary
• put things into groups
• find things that are the same or different
• make simple diagrams
• write down important words
• underline important information
• make lists
• put information in the right order
• practise new information
• explain new information in their own words
• connect new information with things they already know

Examples:

• A student writes five important words from a text.
• A student makes a short summary of a story.
• A student puts animals into groups: farm animals, wild animals, and pets.
• A student finds two things that are the same and two things that are different.
• A student draws a simple diagram of the water cycle.
• A student underlines the most important sentences in a text.
• A student makes a list of the steps for planting a seed.
• A student explains a new idea to a classmate in their own words.

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3. Learn With Other People

Learners can learn a lot by working and talking with other people.

They can:

• work with a partner
• work in small groups
• ask classmates questions
• share ideas
• explain something to another person
• listen to other people’s ideas
• help a classmate
• ask for help when they have a problem
• compare their answers
• talk about a problem together
• give simple feedback
• learn from other people’s mistakes and ideas

Examples:

• Two students read a text together and talk about it.
• A student explains a new word to a classmate.
• Three students work together to find the answer to a question.
• Students compare their answers after an exercise.
• A student asks a friend for help with a difficult task.
• Students discuss why a plant is not growing.
• One student shows another student how to do an exercise.
• Students share their ideas before they choose an answer.
• A group makes a poster together.
• Students tell each other what they did well and what they can improve.

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4. Learn by Doing

Learners can learn better when they actively do things and practise new skills.

They can:

• try things themselves
• practise new skills
• follow simple instructions
• use new information in real situations
• learn from their mistakes
• repeat an activity when necessary
• solve simple problems
• make or build something
• practise until they can do something well
• use what they have learned in a new situation
• try different ways to do something
• check the result of their work

Examples:

• A student practises speaking English with a classmate.
• A student follows instructions to make a simple cake.
• A student uses new words when talking to a friend.
• A student solves a maths problem by themselves.
• A student learns from a mistake in an exercise.
• A student practises writing a short email.
• A student makes a simple model for a school project.
• A student uses a map to find a place.
• A student repeats an activity until they can do it correctly.
• A student tries a different way when the first way does not work.
• A student checks their work after finishing a task.
• A student uses something they learned in class in everyday life.

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5. Learn From Your Own Experience

Learners can learn from what they do, what happens to them, and what they discover.

They can:

• think about what happened
• think about what went well
• think about what did not go well
• learn from their mistakes
• learn from their successes
• try a different way next time
• use what they learned in a new situation
• connect experience with new information
• ask themselves what they can learn from a problem
• use past experience to make better decisions
• remember useful experiences for the future
• practise again after making a mistake

Examples:

• A student thinks about why an exercise was difficult.
• A student learns from a mistake and tries again.
• A student thinks about why a test went well.
• A student uses a new word that they learned in a real conversation.
• A student tries a different way to solve a problem.
• A student remembers how they solved a similar problem before.
• A student thinks about what they learned from working in a group.
• A student uses something they learned in class at home.
• A student makes a mistake, checks the answer, and learns the correct way.
• A student thinks about a difficult task and decides what to do differently next time.

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6. Organise Your Own Learning

Learners can organise their time, materials, and activities so they can learn well.

They can:

• make a study plan
• decide what they need to do first
• set learning goals
• organise their study time
• choose a good place to study
• prepare the things they need
• keep their books and notes organised
• divide a big task into smaller tasks
• make a list of things they need to do
• give themselves enough time
• take short breaks when necessary
• check what they have finished
• change their plan when necessary

Examples:

• A student makes a plan for the week.
• A student decides which homework to do first.
• A student puts all their English notes in one folder.
• A student divides a big project into five smaller tasks.
• A student makes a list of things they need to study for a test.
• A student chooses a quiet place to study.
• A student prepares their books before they start studying.
• A student gives themselves two hours to finish a project.
• A student takes a short break after studying for some time.
• A student checks their list and marks the tasks they have finished.
• A student changes their study plan when they do not have enough time.
• A student plans extra time for a difficult subject.

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7. Help Yourself Remember

Learners can use different ways to remember new information.

They can:

• repeat new information
• practise new words and ideas
• use pictures to help them remember
• connect new information with things they already know
• make simple lists
• use notes or cards
• say information aloud
• write information down
• practise a little every day
• review information after some time
• use examples to help them remember
• make simple memory tricks
• use new information in real situations
• check what they can remember without looking at their notes

Examples:

• A student repeats a new English word several times.
• A student uses a picture to remember a new word.
• A student makes cards with English words and their meanings.
• A student says new words aloud while studying.
• A student writes five new words in a notebook.
• A student connects a new word with a word they already know.
• A student practises ten new words every day.
• A student reviews new vocabulary the next day.
• A student makes a short sentence with each new word.
• A student closes the book and tries to remember the main ideas.
• A student uses a new word in a conversation.
• A student makes a simple memory trick to remember difficult information.

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8. Find Solutions

Learners can find ways to solve problems and deal with difficulties.

They can:

• understand the problem
• find out what they need to do
• think of different solutions
• ask questions
• look for useful information
• try different ways to solve a problem
• choose a possible solution
• check if the solution works
• learn from a solution that does not work
• change their plan when necessary
• use what they already know
• ask other people for help

Examples:

A student thinks about what they can learn from a problem.

A student does not understand a question and reads it again.

A student has a problem with a new word and looks it up.

A student thinks of two different ways to answer a question.

A student asks the teacher for an explanation.

A student looks for information in a book.

A student tries a different way to solve a maths problem.

A student checks the answer after finishing an exercise.

A student sees that an answer is wrong and tries again.

A student uses something they learned before to solve a new problem.

A student talks to a classmate about a difficult task.

A student changes their plan when the first solution does not work.

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A simple learning plan

PLAN → LEARN → PRACTISE → THINK

PLAN – Decide what you want to learn.

LEARN – Read, listen, watch, or work with new information.

PRACTISE – Use the new information and practise it.

THINK – Ask yourself what you learned and what you can do better.

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Good learning means:

Ask questions → Try things → Work with others → Check your work → Learn from your mistakes

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Remember how babies
learn a language:

Babies learn a language by listening.
They use their ears to hear sounds.
Their brain remembers these sounds.
Babies connect sounds with people and things.
They listen to their parents.
Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
Slowly, babies learn to speak.

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