Here’s what the latest research says are the learning techniques that actually work: 1. Mixing up different kinds of problems instead of studying them in blocks(Example: Study verbs, nouns, and prepositions in the same study session.) 2. Testing yourself: with every lesson, develop short quizzes to test what you just learned, and keep using these … Read more
How Can Friends Help You Learn? Friends tend to collaborate more, spending more time together and elaborating on the material. Friends can relate learning material to shared experiences. Friends are familiar with how other friends think and express themselves, thus have a better idea of how to explain the material to each other. Friends can … Read more
Bust a Move to Benefit Your Brain A recent study with mice indicates that voluntary exercise actually slows brain decline by 50%! Physical activity improves the growth of new brain cells as well as neural transmission (the process by which brain cells communicate with each other). This translates into huge boosts to memory and comprehension! … Read more
It Can’t Hurt to Ask— or Can it? You’ve often heard, There’s no harm in asking, but you probably know from experience that asking the wrong question to the wrong person at the wrong time can bring on a cranky reaction! Your brain is also fussy about what kind of questions you should be asking … Read more
Wake Up Those Brain Cells! Soft, natural light has been proven to give the brain a boost. A good study lamp— one that gives a steady light, strong enough to see well by but not harsh— is a wise investment. The best kind of lamp for mood and concentration is a full-spectrum lamp— the kind … Read more
When you’re studying Arabic, do you often forget verbs? Definitions? Tenses? Studies suggest that looking up the answer right away is better than waiting. In fact, the longer you try to remember without looking it up, the less likely you’ll be to remember the answer later! So have all your learning resources near you so … Read more
Sleep aids learning in two very important ways: 1). When you get enough quality sleep, your mind focuses better and thus learns better. 2). While you’re sleeping your brain consolidates your memories; that is to say, organises them, files them away in the right places, and ties them down so they last a long time. … Read more
MAKE A PLAN To fail to plan is to plan to fail! Make yearly goals, monthly goals, weekly goals, and daily goals! If you think you don’t have any time to study, have a look at these examples: Daily goals—fifteen minutes of lesson time, including video viewing, study of text, and practice in speaking Arabic … Read more
Integrated Knowledge Research shows that when you look at a subject from different angles, examine different aspects of it, and make it a part of your life, it’s much easier to remember and to integrate new knowledge about the subject. So don’t just memorise— see, hear, speak, and experience the Quran in any and all … Read more
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