Guide to memory: Add details and connections
By Patrick, March 23 2024
Remembering information can be difficult, so how can you improve in this area? Here's a guide with two practical steps.
Study techniques
Transform your English learning with Atomic Habits
By Matthew, January 30 2024
Learning a second language is one of the hardest things you can do. A big, life-long project like learning English needs powerful habits and motivations to keep you going.
Study tips: Learn like Einstein
By The English Farm, May 13 2023
What is effective learning? While each person is different, we can still look at ideal examples for inspiration. Let's take a look at one of history's most renowned geniuses, Albert Einstein.
The key to remembering anything
By The English Farm, April 01 2023
Learn the difference between short-term, working, and long-term memory; plus some techniques to move things ultimately into your long-term memory.
Knowledge-building is the best way to learn
By Di, December 31 2022
The best learning takes place when you dig into something until you know it inside and out.
How to study when you have no time
By The English Farm, September 03 2022
You are busy. But, you still want to improve your English. So how do you make the most of the little time you have? Learn four steps to study effectively.
What should I do? Studying grammar is hard
By Agos, April 02 2022
Learn about the two most common grammar complaints and how to grow from it!
Teaching vs. Coaching: Which do you need?
By The English Farm, October 03 2021
Do you need a teacher or a coach? You definitely need both, but at different times.
Study without getting tired
By The English Farm, January 03 2021
Head coach Firas Zahabi recently shared a fresh take on how to meet your goals. He talked about physical exercise—see the picture above, but his advice is useful to meet study goals as well.
When discipline wins against motivation
By Nadim, December 12 2020
Many of my students talk about motivation, but discipline can be more powerful.
Guide to memory: Why just repeating new information is a bad idea
By The English Farm, August 08 2020
Repeating new information, also called "rehearsal", is commonly called one of the worst memorization techniques. Why? Let's get into it.
The maths of forgetting
By Matthew, February 22 2020
You forget faster than you think! There are two ways you can fight against forgetting. Read on to find out how you can forget less.
Guide to memory: How to use imagination to boost memory
By The English Farm, August 31 2019
Remembering is not just accessing information; it can also involve vivid use of the imagination. In fact, the more you imagine, the more you'll remember.