learning languages study guide
daily:
♡ vocabulary and grammar practice
♡ lessons (i have four lessons per week at school. if you don't already take lessons, look into free language courses on alison, coursera or 101 languages)
once per week:
♡ translate a short text (i like to translate my journal entries)
one per fortnight/month:
♡ watch a movie in your target language, preferably animated movies as the language used is easier. you can watch with subtitles
additionally:
♡ talk to yourself; your friends; your pets in your target language
♡ text with someone in your target language
♡ repeat what you hear (in a podcast, lesson or movie)
luck with your language learning❤️
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I started going to the gym again and my mental health has been doing a lot better. I’m just enjoying uni a lot more. I’m having fun with my classes, and it’s nice to see my friends everyday. I need to remember to calm down and stop stressing over the small things.
(March 12th, 2024)
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Backpack basics!
Notebooks/Binders
Black & blue pen
Pencil
Highligters
Hygiene kit (tissues, deodorant, period products if you menstruate/have friends that do, something in case of headache/allergy/other)
Textbooks
Headphones
Phone charger
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45:15 pomodoro ~ study technique
the pomodoro technique was developed in the late 1980's by francesco cirillo, who was a university student at the time. here’s how it came about:
struggling to focus. cirillo found himself struggling to focus on his studies and complete assignments. feeling overwhelmed, he sought a way to improve his productivity and concentration.
the tomato timer. inspired by a kitchen timer shaped like a tomato (known as “pomodoro” in italian), cirillo decided to experiment with time management methods. he set a two-minute timer for himself and challenged himself to stay focused for just two minutes.
twenty-five-minute work intervals. building on this idea, cirillo refined the technique. he divided his work into twenty-five-minute intervals, which he called “pomodoros”. during each pomodoro, he worked diligently on a task without distractions.
short breaks. after each twenty-five-minute work interval, cirillo took a five-minute break. these breaks allowed him to recharge and maintain focus.
longer breaks. after completing four pomodoros (a total of one-hundred minutes), he rewarded himself with a longer break of fifteen to thirty minutes. this cycle helped him manage his time effectively.
some challenges that people face with the pomodoro timer include: facing interruptions and distractions, task switching, ridgity, ignoring breaks, perfectionism and fatigue.
this is why some students choose to partake in a 45:15 pomodoro, as it allows them to spend more time on their tasks, and then they can enjoy a longer break.
longer intervals allow for deep focus. some students find it difficult to switch tasks every twenty-five-minutes, preferring to immerse themselves in a topic for a longer period.
certain academic tasks, such as extended essays, research and programming, require sustained attention. longer pomodoros accommodate this better.
it's important to remember that everyone has different levels of focus and a unique productivity rhythm. it's important to test out different structures and strategies and learn what works best with your natural flow.
❤️ joanne
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