11: Study skills 11: Lernfähigkeiten 11: Técnicas de estudio 11 : Compétences en matière d'études 11: Competências de estudo 11：学习技巧

Narrator Hello.

It’s time for English at University - the series that teaches some English phrases to help you through your first year of study abroad. There’s a lot to learn when you start studying for a degree and especially when you’re doing it in another country. Mary’s coping very well and is making the most of every opportunity to get guidance or help her with her studies. Today she’s attending Professor Not’s study skills workshop but it sounds like she knows more about studying than he does! Prof. Not …so let’s just stand around in a circle… hold hands and say mmmmm. Daniel How exactly is this helping? Prof. Not Trust you to spoil the karma. It just helps us think… Daniel Think of what to say, you mean. Prof. Not Now to study well, you need to be in the right zone. Mary Zone? Prof. Not In the right place… in your head. Sharon… Sharon Yes Robert - I mean, Professor. Prof. Not Could you hand out the blindfolds? Mary And how are they going to help? Narrator A good question Mary. I admire Professor Not’s enthusiasm but let me give you a bit of advice – his study skills are a bit 'alternative' - different. Have you got any advice to offer? Mary Well, I did read a book about good study skills on the plane. But what do I say? Narrator Say 'could I offer some suggestions?' or 'from what I understand…' or maybe, 'something that works for me is…' and give them your tips – that way you won’t sound too big-headed – like someone we know! Daniel Maybe we could just hold the hand of the person next to us? Narrator Go on Mary. Mary No Daniel… maybe I could offer some suggestions? Sharon Oh yes Mary! Mary Well… from what I understand… you must study every day… and choose a regular place and time to do it. Prof. Not Yes of course, very good Mary. Anything else? Mary Well… what works for me is planning my time and deciding what I want to achieve… and not being afraid to ask for help. Daniel Yeah, yeah. I was going to say that – and make sure you take lots of breaks – long ones. Mary Short ones – and develop a good learning style – choose a method that helps you learn best. Prof. Not Excellent Mary. That’s exactly right. Sharon Oh, I preferred the blindfold method. Narrator Excellent indeed Mary. She’s on fire! She spoke up and gave some sage advice without showing off. Here’s a reminder of how she started the conversation… Maybe I could offer some suggestions? From what I understand… What works for me is… And she gave some good advice which the other students – especially Daniel - will no doubt find very useful, such as… You must study every day Choose a place and time to do it Plan your time and decide what you want to achieve Don’t be afraid to ask for help Choose a learning style that helps you learn best With that advice you can’t go wrong. And now it looks like Mary’s study advice has made a real impression on someone… Tech Student Wow Mary. I loved what you said in there – really useful – I can see you’re a committed student – how about getting together sometime and… comparing study notes? Mary Well, errr, ermm… Daniel I think she’s quite busy at the moment. Mary No, I’m not – that would be lovely. Let’s meet up in the bar later. Sharon Ooooh!