~*Overlearning combined with review produces retention.

Study Techniques

A. Do all language study aloud: recite, imitate, read, pronounce.

B. Learn complete phrases rather than individual words.

C. When learning rules, concentrate on the examples used to illustrate the rules, as well as the rules.

D. Learn a small group of new vocabulary words at a time by dividing an assigned list into groups of eight to ten. Try to start memorizing as soon as possible and have the complete list memorized by quiz/test time. Many brief exposures of 10-20 minutes are better than one or two long ones of 60-90 minutes.

E. Review often; i.e., one day later, one week later, two weeks later, and before quizzes/exams. Overlearning combined with review produces retention. Again, six 10-minute review sessions will produce more learning than one 60-minute period.

F. Try to concentrate on the specific material being learned rather than on other matters. Providing 10-20 minutes of real focus will produce more learning than 60 minutes of random thinking

G. After sequencing the work, spend 10-20 minutes of review/practice of previously learned material.

H. After obtaining an assignment list from the teacher, peruse the lesson/chapter/unit and determine where to begin, review, and end your study of the material in preparation for quizzes/tests.

I. Use all skills in studying a lesson; i.e., read the lesson aloud; write the lesson while pronouncing aloud; correct the lesson aloud; and the read the lesson aloud again.

J. Find a friend with whom you can practice orally outside class. This technique can improve retention by 30 to 40 percent.