How to study
This page includes information about how to study, both specifically for Spanish class and for all classes.
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CHECKLIST FOR SUCCESS IN SPANISH CLASS:
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Mr. Butler's study-skills powerpoint
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HOW TO STUDY VOCABULARY:
Suggestions from Paul Nation, the world's leading expert on vocabulary acquisition:
From: Meara, P., and Nation, I.S.P. (2002). Vocabulary. In An introduction to applied linguistics.
Also:
From: Nation, I.S.P. (2014). What do you need to know to learn a foreign language? Wellington, New Zealand: Victoria University of Wellington.
How fast can you expect to learn vocabulary with flashcards/a similar method?
You can expect to learn about 30 words per hour (or many more!) by studying like this.
From:
Nation, I.S.P. (2008). Teaching vocabulary. Boston, MA: Heinle, Cengage Learning.
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TIPS FOR STUDYING ALL SORTS OF CONTENT IN ANY CLASS:
These suggestions involve challenging your mind, but they are highly beneficial for your learning.
By Elizabeth Bjork and Robert Bjork.
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Which common study strategies are EFFECTIVE and which ones are INEFFECTIVE?
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EFFECTIVE STUDY STRATEGIES FROM THE LEARNING SCIENTISTS WEBSITE: