what should i do to be able to concentrate better at reading or learning?
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Reading out loud helps out a lot and helps block out distractions. When you are trying to study, take away all distractions (ie music, tv, internet, etc.).
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Nothing like practice but reading also important.  Reader's digest has words to learn in the front usually. Seems some internet resources - many - so important to choose 1 or two ways so you don't spread yourself too thin.  It is really a life long process to learn, and what school should have been preparing you for all along. I found when I studied Latin it helped a lot for understanding vocabulary.  A buddy may help you to learn or keep on practicing as you learn best by teaching each other. Reading books especially classics can help but I don't know how much time you have to prepare for this exam. A dictionary at your side is important so you can learn.  A grammar book might help too but again that takes time. A buddy might help you keep on trying. Good luck!
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1.read all old question papers\n2.concentrate on important and frequently asked questions\n3.try reciting answers to someone (preferably parents)\n4.read with interest\n5.only repeated reading will help in remembering facts,not just the day before the exam\n6.make some memory maps\n7.i found RECALL PLUS very useful,it is an excellent program which helps you to create interest in what you read,\nhttp://www.recallplus.com/\nAll the best to you !!
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The reason u cant concentrate is you dont like what u r reading. Ask  yourself what r things u like to read- films, comics, sports  or etc. U will be amazed to find there are so many subjects/topics u love to read. The same u who hate studying. We don't like to  study  because we are rather forced to read to pass the exam,  score marks. The compulsion makes us repulsive towards studying. So u must come out first from this repulsion by suggesting to yourself the benefit of learning. A projection of your career ahead if your results are good can help u to love studying. There are many ways to improve\nconcentration and memory. But try this, keep a magazine or whatever else  you like to read handy during studying, whenever u fel bored in studying read that mag for  a while then again start reading the  school book.  Never sudy/write or do math  plugging your ear to music your mind needs single object to concentrate.
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My best trick when I was in college was to study one thing for 15 minutes at a time, take a 2 minute break and then start a new subject, cycling though everything till I was done.. that way my attention span didn't wear out in time for me to not grasp what I was studying and the small breaks helped get me refreshed for the next subject.\nGood luck!
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This is a common problem with most of the students. \n\nIt depends on the way you study… your study room should be away from the common place where other activities are going on. You should study all alone or with your brothers and sisters. \n\nDo not keep reading without understanding. Do stop where you miss its meaning… first clear the doubt and then go ahead.\n\nYou should have a timetable for reading and doing homework. Do stick to it and concentrate while reading.\n\nIf you have a habit of reading while walking on the terrace or lawn then you cannot learn or remember the contents as you would not be able to concentrate.\n\nHave faith in you… work hard… you would succeed… all the best…
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Study longer and harder , so you will be able to remember important things. That should improve your grades.
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play my favorite music (not too loud)\nread and try to understand the subject (english)\nfor history read it like it was a story and memorize the imortant things sucha as dates or referneces like which one happened first, etc.\nfor math and science i just do a lot of problems to practice, since i love math and science i don't see studying as an obligation, but the best way to study is to practice.
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Stop.\nReading rate is not nearly as important as comprehension.  I read nearly 300 words a minute, but often have to back up and read the same passage over.\nOdds are that you are remembering everything you saw; far more important.\nYour writing is very good- a good indicator of your ability thus far.\nTell ya what... find a large print book.  Uncover one line for just a glimpse and cover it back up.  Recall the line.  Then uncover the next line like the first and so on.\nYou will be reading by phrases instead of by words.  Far faster.\nThere are speed reading courses, but they require you to see just highlights.\nI always recommend Reader's Digest for those wishing to improve.  It has a wide variety of info from a reasonable array of styles.  All condensed down to the absolute essentials.  It also contains improvement features.
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I think practice is the key.  You read and practice.  It is like playing a musical instrument or martial arts work.  Through practice you begin to act without thinking.  You see something and act upon it immediately.  If you take time to think it will be too late.  I say practice and keep practicing.  Once you are more accomplished, you can read ahead.  That means that you remember what you read previously and type it as fast as you can.  You will find yourself waiting for your hands to catch up unless you are really fast.  Then you will not notice much time lag.  The alternative is if you are a slow reader.  Then you are limited by that speed.  Then again, through practice you may find yourself typing without actually reading.  Again, it all goes back to practice and more practice.\nHINT: practice makes permanent.  Perfect practice makes perfect.  If you practice a mistake, then you will make a mistake.
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Use the PRTR method: Preview. Read. Think. Review.\n\nPreview the text by nothing subheadings, bold faced words and maybe making up some questions you to answer as you read.\n\nRead the text carefully, highlighting and making notes as you go along.\n\nGo do something else for an hour but don't watch TV or go on the computer. You will end up thinking about what you read and putting it in your own words.\n\nReview your highlighting, notes and answered questions the day you read the chapter, before a lecture and before a test.
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U must alays study with a clear mind and in an environment u can focus. Some people like to have a little soft music on the side to calm them down while others like total silence, u just choose what u prefer. Read as much as u can in 30-45mins and take a 5-10min break at all times, this helps so u dont lose yo concentration. To remember key points u must always have acronyms which are letters which represent a poi eg B- Be organised.
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well you'll have to make time and just accept that reading is essential if you want good grades.  if not, then accept you're probably not going to do that well.\nWhat's the problem with the reading?  I mean do you have dyslexia?  Because there are aids available to help with that if it's the case.\nAnd as for not having time, make a time table, divide up your activities,those that are must do's, and connected with school work, and those that are recreational, if you do it properly you should be able to come up with a timetable that enables you to do everything.  it's about time management and that's always a good life lesson to start learning
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First, get yourself some caffiene. :) Gather all the materials you can - textbook, workbook, notes, charts, audio, video, etc. Make a trip to the library or borrow extra materials from someone else, if you can. Everything helps! Find a quiet place where you can read and practice speaking without being disturbed. You really want to focus! \n\nThen start from the beginning. The reason it's so hard to catch up when learning a language is that everything builds on the material before it. Go back to the level where you were up to speed, and read everything very carefully. Do all the practice questions, no matter how easy. Speak loudly and confidently to help develop your pronounciation. The trick is to work at a steady pace, trying to make sure you understand each concept before you move on, and to expose yourself to as much of the material as possible. Write out the answers, and say everything as you write it out. You need to use as many of your senses as possible to take in as much information as you can.\n\nIf you are able, work with a tutor or find someone else who is in the class and ask them what has been focused on the most, and if they have any notes you can borrow - you never know how helpful looking at the material in a different format can be.\n\nSome other tips: Getting a good night's sleep is particularly important before a language test.\n\nMake flashcards for and/or write out everything you can, including common questions and answers, even if it seems repetitive. Just the act of writing it down might help.\n\nListening is probably the most difficult part. Spend a lot of your time reading along with the audio, to familiarize yourself with the sound of new words and phrases.\n\nDon't get overwhelmed. If you have until next week, you have enough time to cover a lot of material that you've missed. It's not nearly as good as learning it over weeks or months, but do your best and you'll be okay. Bonne chance!
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Read only what u hv to read! To do this, take the book(or chapter u r studying) and first go through it! Then read it again very carefully, grasping every detail! U can use a pencil to underline important things! \n\nAfter u r done reading, close the book and try to summerise what u just read in ur mind! Then write them down in a paper and attach this paper with ur book! Next time u wanna read the chapter, first go through the summary, and then start reading!
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You can always read a book, do word puzzles, like crosswords, word searches, fill-it ins, they can help you with your vocabulary.  Now for reading skills you could practice by writing in a journal about anything, what you did that day, write a little story, describing things in detail, etc.  The ideas are endless.
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A LITTLE EACH DAY INSTEAD OF CRAMMING THE NIGHT BEFORE.  TRY REVIEWING EACH TIME WHAT YOU READ THE DAY BEFORE TOO.  REPITITION HELPS.  ALSO, TRY WRITING IMPORTANT FACTS A COUPLE OF TIMES.  WRITING SEEMS TO KEEP INFORMATION IN YOUR HEAD LONGER.