Title: How to Learn More Effectively: Research-Backed Tips
Headings: How to Become a More Effective Learner
How to Become a More Effective Learner
Tips from Psychology to Improve Learning Effectiveness and Efficiency
Make Use of Memory Improvement Basics
Keep Learning (and Practicing) New Things
Learn in Multiple Ways
Teach What You've Learned to Another Person
Use Previous Learning to Promote New Learning
Gain Practical Experience
Look Up Answers Rather Than Struggle to Remember
Understand How You Learn Best
Use Testing to Boost Learning
Stop Multitasking
A Word From Verywell

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Gain Practical Experience
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For many students, learning typically involves reading textbooks, attending lectures, or doing research in the library or online. While seeing information and then writing it down is important, actually putting new knowledge and skills into practice can be one of the best ways to improve learning. If you are trying to acquire a new skill or ability, focus on gaining practical experience. If it is a sport or athletic skill, perform the activity on a regular basis. If you are learning a new language, practice speaking with another person and surround yourself with language-immersion experiences. Watch foreign-language films and strike up conversations with native speakers to practice your budding skills. 7
Look Up Answers Rather Than Struggle to Remember
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Of course, learning isn’t a perfect process. Sometimes, we forget the details of things that we have already learned. If you find yourself struggling to recall some tidbit of information, research suggests that you are better offer simply looking up the correct answer. One study found that the longer you spend trying to remember the answer, the more likely you will be to forget the answer again in the future.