S1. Step 1: adequate sleep and exercise
On the following pages, you will learn a lot about how you can learn and work better. However, all the tips and tricks will help you little, if you are constantly fatigued or run-down. The …
Read moreS2. Step 2: healthy eating, wholesome breakfast
Would you feed a valuable race horse with inferior or spoiled food? Would you fill the tank of a race car with sugar water or waste oil? Of course not! Your body deserves the same care …
Read moreS3. Step 3: your workplace at home
A good workplace You need your own workspace for your homework assignments and test preparation exercises. Ideally you have a work table for your own use in your own room. If this is not an option, …
Read moreS4. Step 4: a quiet workplace
When you work, you must be able to concentrate. The ability to concentrate when working is essential. You will not be able to get ahead and learn anything without concentrating. Conversations, noise, television or music …
Read moreS5. Step 5: fixed working hours
First work, then pleasure Habits can make life easier for you. This also applies for regular working hours. Perform your assignments and test preparations at the same time every day if at all possible. Once you …
Read moreS6. Step 6: planning the work: a) making a plan
Among the recipes for success of the professionals is undoubtedly that they first plan their work, and not just keep muddling along. Get accustomed to this as well! People can and must plan on various …
Read moreS7. Step7: planning the work b) setting goals and subgoals
If someone is planning a trip s/he must first know the destination and how many stages it will take to get there. It is exactly the same with learning; you must first have a goal …
Read moreS8. Step 8: beginning the work
Before you begin with your work (homework assignments, preparations for exams, etc.), you should observe the following points. They will help you to begin work right away in a concentrated manner. 1. Work space tidied up …
Read moreS9. Step 9: working in a concentrated manner, taking breaks
Only when you work in a concentrated manner can you learn. If you sit at your table, unfocused and your thoughts are elsewhere, you only waste your time, and then you must do your work …
Read moreS10. Step 10: and if once you absolutely don’t feel like....
Sometimes you feel like doing anything but learning. And yet,the homework must get done! In conclusion, we offer you a few tips how you can improve your motivation again. Good luck! Look again at your …
Read moreTable of Contents
- Preface to the series “Materials for heritage language teaching”
- Introduction
- Part I: learning strategies and techniques for different sub-areas
- 1. Techniques and strategies for practicing in general (M1–4)
- 2. Techniques and strategies for using learning tools (dictionaries, encyclopedias, internet) (M5–7)
- 3. Reading techniques and strategies (M8–10)
- 4. Techniques and strategies for writing (M11–13)
- 5. Techniques and strategies for the preparation of presentations and tests (M14–15)
- Part II: the 10-step training program for successful learning
- S1. Step 1: adequate sleep and exercise
- S2. Step 2: healthy eating, wholesome breakfast
- S3. Step 3: your workplace at home
- S4. Step 4: a quiet workplace
- S5. Step 5: fixed working hours
- S6. Step 6: planning the work: a) making a plan
- S7. Step7: planning the work b) setting goals and subgoals
- S8. Step 8: beginning the work
- S9. Step 9: working in a concentrated manner, taking breaks
- S10. Step 10: and if once you absolutely don’t feel like....