
185. The Science of Learning: Flashcard Mastery Course [Part 1 of 4]
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Welcome to the first in a special four-part audio course on how to learn ultra-effectively by mastering the flashcards, not the only effective study strategy, but my personal favourite and a huge listener favourite among our listeners too.
Today: discover the science that underpins the power of the flashcard.
Coming up:
- Part 2: Flashcard Fundamentals - why use them, and the basics of good technique
- Part 3: Advanced Tips & Hacks for Flashcard MAKING - how to get more efficient in your flashcard making process, clever tricks for specific learning challenges
- Part 4: Advanced Tips & Hacks for Flashcard TRAINING - getting more from the all-important testing phase, how to space out your testing, dealing with stubborn cards that are hard to learn, and more
ENTIRE COURSE AVAILABLE NOW - all four parts - as early access for supporters of the Exam Study Expert podcast on Patreon, join us today at https://examstudyexpert.com/patreon
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Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. Work with me: https://examstudyexpert.com/coaching
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