These are the 5 stages of effective studying. They can serve as a guideline to ease your studying and hopefully make it more structured.  Always remember that studying is a life-long process so learn to have fun while you study.

1 Preparation Stage

Read the chapter at a fast pace to familiar yourself with new words or phrase. Do not worry that you do not understand what you read.

2 Absorbing Stage

Immediately read the same chapter at a slower pace where you can understand, absorb and catch the meaning of the real content.

3. Understanding Stage

Close your book, reflect on what you have read and confirm your understanding of the chapter.

If you are unable to recall what you have read at this point; go back to Stage 2.

4. Short Term Memory Stage

2 hours later: If you can recall what you have read and understood then you have successfully committed it to your short term memory (retention period less than a week)

5. Long Term Memory Stage

2 Days later; Recall your understanding of the chapter. If you can still recall what you have read then you have successfully stored the information in your subconscious mind (your long term memory). You will be able to recall this in a month, few months even a year or more.

When you train you gain

If you can share what you have learned with your friends (repeating at least 8 times) you will definitely reinforced the imprint in your memory. To master a skill you will have to impart your knowledge to as many people as possible. The best teacher is your own experience.

My niece introduced me to this site ~Free Rice~ and from what I gather it is a site where you can learn from the following topics and can trigger donors to donate rice to feed the hungry. Indirectly you are also contributing to charity while learning.

There are a few categories for your learning ~~ see below ~~.

You can improve your English vocabulary and grammar here.

English vocabulary - level 1 to 60;

English Grammar - Level 1 to 5.

{Level 1 being the easiest}

Have fun……

Art: Famous Paintings

Chemistry: Chemical Symbols (Basic) & Chemical Symbols (Full List)

English: English Grammar & English Vocabulary

Geography: World Capitals

Language Learning: French, German, Italian, Spanish

Math: Multiplication Table

The conjunctions for heading of Purpose are: in order that, lest, so that, that

Examples:

• He studied hard in order that he may have a better future.
• Watch the path, lest you trip and fall.
• I have it written down so that I can remember.
• Keep the food in the fridge that it can stay fresh.

8. Consequence

The conjunctions for the heading of Consequence are:  so that,  so…. that

Examples:

• She puts on the music loudly so that she does not doze off while driving.
• The trip was so boring that she cut it short.

5.  Condition

The conjunctions under the heading Condition are: except that, if, unless

Examples:

• Except that she is very new and inexperience, her attitude towards the job is good.
• I will inform you of the outcome if I get it today.
• Mary will not come to the party unless you send her an invitation.

6.   Manner or Degree

The Conjunctions under the heading Manner or Degree are: as, as…as, as if, as though, so…as, than

Examples:

• He could not complete his work as he ran out of time.
• The young boy is as smart as his father before him.
• Dylan acted as if it was real.
• The hungry boy ate as though there was no tomorrow.
• His grandfather does not see so well as his grandmother.
• This fish is bigger than the one James caught yesterday.

3.   Cause or Reason

Conjunctions under the heading of Cause or Reason are: as, because, lest, since

Examples:

• As it was raining heavily I did not go for my morning walk.
• The television was tuned loud because my mother is a bit deaf.
• He was nervous lest he should fail the test.
• I am not calling since he has promised to call back.

4.  Concession

Conjunctions under the heading of Concession are: although, even if, though, whether … or, while, as

Examples:

• Although I have explained in detail, he still does not understand.
• He would not betray his friend even if you put on the pressure.
• Though the doctors have made all the tests they could not ascertain her sickness.
• I am telling you the truth whether you believe it or not.
• While I was cycling around I saw some beautiful rare birds.
• Stubborn as he was, he relented.

1.  Time

Conjunctions used to indicate time are: after, before, since, until, till, when, whenever, while, now that, as

Examples:

• After Mary opened the door she switched on the light.
• The boy paused before he crossed the road.
• Since we have know each other we have remained great friends.
• We will wait here until the next bus arrives.
• We cannot make a decision till we hear Peter’s side of his story.
• The play was already started when we arrived at the theatre.
• We shall have ten minutes play time whenever it is possible.
• While there is a chance, we shall not give up.
• Now that the matter had been put to rest, we shall not talk about it.
• As I was on my way out, I fell.

2.   Place

Conjunctions indicating place are: whence, where, wherever, whither

Examples:

• She looked back whence she had come.
• Sally was told to place the magazines where everyone can see them.
• The dog must be found wherever he might be.
• Whither thou goest, I will go.

Conjunctions are words used to link words, phrases and clauses to make them into a more meaningful sentence.  For examples:-

• Abdul is singing while taking a shower.
• Are buses and taxis considered public transportation?
• I can meet you before you leave.

There are 3 categories of conjunction:-

1. Coordinating Conjunctions ~~ and, but, or, nor, for, so , yet ~~ You use coordinating conjunction to join individual words, phrases and independent clauses.  Please note that “but” and “for” can be used as prepositions.
2. Subordinating Conjunctions ~~ after, although, as, because, before, how, if, once, since, then, that, though, till, until, when, where, whether, while ~~ A subordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause showing the relationship between the independent clause(s) and the dependent clause(s).
3. Correlative Conjunctions ~~  both…and, either…or, neither…nor, not only…but also, so…as, whether…or ~~ Correlative conjunctions always appear in pairs.  They are used to link relevant in a sentence.  Technically correlative conjunctions consist simply of a coordinating conjunction linked to an adjective or an adverb.

Meaning of English words

Used to mean only….

“Memory” was something you lost with age           

“An Application” was for employment                    

“A program” was a TV show                                                 

“A cursor” used profanity                                             

“A keyboard” was an organ                                          

“A virus” was the flu                                                     

“A CD” was a bank account                                          

“A hard drive” was a long trip on the road           

“A MOUSE” is a pest                                                  

“Hardware” are stuff used by carpenter               

“Port” is a place a ship lands                                 

“Server” is a plate use to serve food or drinks     

“Client” is a human being we provide service to 

“Net” is used to catch fish

“Web” is the house of a spider

What about words like “software”, “joystick”, “plug & play”, “wifi”, “touchscreen” etc etc……….

With the computer age, no wonder there are such situation as “generation gap”. Have fun learning the double meaning of simple English words, whether you are young or old.

Study Hard

COMPARISON OF ADVERBS

Adverbs are compared in the same way as Adjectives. As most adverbs are two-syllable words they generally form the Comparative and Superlative by adding “more” and “most” to the Positive.

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