Exam skills: 5 tips for making studying fun

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We know that sometimes studying a new language can be hard work but it can be fun too – and if we can make our learning experience fun then we learn better. Watch this video to find out five top tips to help make studying more fun. Then test your understanding in our quiz here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/english-you-need/unit-26/session-1 [Images: Getty Images] Transcript Rob We know that sometimes studying a new language can be hard work but it can be fun too – and if we can make our learning experience fun, then we learn better. So here are some more of our top tips for making studying fun… Firstly, get comfortable – make sure your chair is suitable and it's at the right height for the desk. Make sure you have good ventilation and light and the space you're in isn't too hot – you don't want to fall asleep! And put away anything that might distract you, like your smartphone. Rather than just staring at books and being passive, try to become an active learner. Why not record yourself and listen back to yourself speaking or reading out information. Or you could turn facts into songs and sing them out loud – this is sure to make information stick in your head! Also be creative – flashcards are very useful because they provide visual clues that help you remember things. You could also stick words, grammar rules and other bits of information on notes around your study space or other places around your house – so for example, you can read them wh

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