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Reading Comprehension Exercises for Adults

by Sarah Adams

The ability to recall and understand the words of a text after reading them is paramount to the broadening of one's knowledge base. After all, the point of reading is to obtain meaningful information that you can then make use of. Reading comprehension skills can be improved upon whether you are in ...

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What Type of Learner Am I?

by Christine Chadwick

Every person has a unique way of approaching tasks and challenges, so it should be no surprise that teaching experts have identified a number of different learning styles. Grouping students into divisions that encompass common learning styles help both student and teacher achieve success at school a...

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3 Memorisation Techniques for Studying 

by Christine Chadwick

Any level of education will involve some memorisation of facts, figures and methods in preparation for advancement or exams. Getting those data points to "stick" can be tricky, but it's certainly not impossible: you'll just need a little help. Try these three shortcuts to get more out of your study ...

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3 Challenges English Speakers Face When Learning Chinese

by Christine Chadwick

Learning a new language can always be a challenge, there are new sounds, words, and so many other things to memorise. It is one thing to learn a language that is similar to your own, but it's another thing to learn a language which is dramatically different from your own. Chinese is one of the langu...

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6 Traits of Successful Adult Learners

by Christine Chadwick

Adults are returning to school in growing numbers in order to meet the demands of an increasingly competitive job market. Your success or failure as an adult learner depends on traits you may already possess. Those who succeed often display the following characteristics.

1. Goal-oriented

Be aware ...

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