The secret of good students
Scientists have found that a child’s inner attitude is more important than cramming the subject matter, because students who think positively and approach new tasks… Read More »The secret of good students
A learning tip for reading foreign language literature
If you want to use foreign language literature to learn the language, the texts should be somewhat above the current level, i.e. not too easy,… Read More »A learning tip for reading foreign language literature
Learning from mistakes
Nothing is as anti-learning as the frantic effort to avoid making mistakes, because an exaggerated fear of making mistakes and, even more so, an ill-considered… Read More »Learning from mistakes
The value of daydreaming is underestimated
Daydreaming, i.e. the ability to deal with inner thoughts without external stimulation, is a unique characteristic of man. Objectively, something always happens, even without external… Read More »The value of daydreaming is underestimated
The different forms of attention
There are different types of attention, which are some of the most complex processes that take place in the human brain. This brain function helps… Read More »The different forms of attention
Tips against misplacing and forgetting
It is not only older people who misplace some things and then have to go on a time-consuming search again and again. There are a… Read More »Tips against misplacing and forgetting
Practising self-connectedness
There are some studies that show that social contact and connectedness with other people are important factors for one’s own mental health, i.e. not to… Read More »Practising self-connectedness
Sustainable learning needs movement
If you want to learn sustainably, you have to take breaks in between. Stubborn cramming for hours on end tires you and only leads to… Read More »Sustainable learning needs movement
What is sustainable learning?
We always speak of sustainable learning when our brain has processed the information and stored it in long-term memory. During each processing step, links are… Read More »What is sustainable learning?
15 effective learning tips
How do you learn properly? To learn successfully, pupils need their own learning strategies. The following learning tips can help: Set up a fixed place… Read More »15 effective learning tips
What is learning to learn at school?
Learning to learn at school is based on successfully applied learning strategies and is a core competence that can be acquired throughout the school years.… Read More »What is learning to learn at school?
How language learning can succeed
Language learning is not only about grammar and vocabulary, reading and translating or practising forms, but also about communicating meaning, i.e. sharing ideas, experiences, stories,… Read More »How language learning can succeed
Learning from mistakes
Nothing is as anti-learning as the frantic effort to avoid making mistakes, because an exaggerated fear of making mistakes and, even more so, an ill-considered… Read More »Learning from mistakes
Three different ways of thinking
The logical way of thinking is about facts, and people who are dominated by this way of thinking are usually very analytical and look for… Read More »Three different ways of thinking
How can you recognize good readers?
You can recognize good readers not by their glasses, but by the pen in their hand. They know that a technical text reads differently than… Read More »How can you recognize good readers?
Three steps to self-care
To do this, find an average day from the past week. First step: Ask yourself: How did you treat yourself that day? What did you… Read More »Three steps to self-care
Passive Audio Learning
This learning method is one of the least practiced but most effective learning techniques available. The reason it is rarely used is due to the… Read More »Passive Audio Learning
Studying too hard?
Have you ever asked yourself why you are actually studying? What do you want to achieve? How will studying help you get closer to this… Read More »Studying too hard?
Passive learning
Passive learning Passive learning sounds almost too good to be true. But in fact it works, if you schedule enough time for it. Write down… Read More »Passive learning
Reduce the learning material
Is everything you hear, read or learn in your studies really important? What is essential? What can you leave out? This is often not so… Read More »Reduce the learning material
The completeness trap
The completeness trap is a well-known phenomenon for students, and it is especially threatening just before an exam. And it is this completeness trap that… Read More »The completeness trap
Memorization is a hindrance to learning in college
In school – due to systemic reasons – students are unfortunately taught an unfavorable culture of learning. Phases of the treatment of the material are… Read More »Memorization is a hindrance to learning in college
Flashcards on the ring
The classic of proper learning is the use of flashcards, because especially for repetition this learning technique is excellent. In addition, when creating flashcards, you… Read More »Flashcards on the ring
Learning tip: Global Picture
Many students begin their exam preparation after a lecture or seminar without a clear structure because they string together course unit after course unit without… Read More »Learning tip: Global Picture
Feynman method
When you learn by heart, you take a risky bet, because you are betting that the content you have learned will be tested in the… Read More »Feynman method
Twelve secrets of effective learning
Get organized Carry a homework planner with you at all times. Writing in homework, projects, tests, and assignments as soon as they are assigned will… Read More »Twelve secrets of effective learning
You deserve more time for yourself!
Imagine it’s exam time and you still meet friends, do sports, are relaxed and in a good mood, you only study for half as long,… Read More »You deserve more time for yourself!
Lesson protocols at school
Lesson logs are important sources of information because they serve to secure important results of the lesson. Thus, they are a great help when repeating… Read More »Lesson protocols at school
Seven tips for dealing with bad grades
Seven tips for dealing with bad grades, because a bad report is humiliating and disappointing for both children and parents. Stay calm and remember that… Read More »Seven tips for dealing with bad grades
The right tips for learning
No matter whether it’s for school, a training course or perhaps for an exam. Learning itself is easy or fun for very few people. With… Read More »The right tips for learning
Tips for language learning in old age
Of course, learning foreign languages should be fun. And it is most enjoyable, among other things, when progress is quickly visible. Here are five tips… Read More »Tips for language learning in old age
Learning types
In order to learn really well and easily, it makes sense for parents to first know which learning type their child actually is. From experience… Read More »Learning types
The Loci Method
There are many learning methods which help your child tremendously in learning. Here we introduce the loci method: The word “loci” comes from Latin and… Read More »The Loci Method
Exam preparation
From the 5th grade on, the frequency of exams at school increases. Here it is important to help the kids with their preparations, as they… Read More »Exam preparation
Why does music make some people happy?
When people listen to a piece of music they like, these three steps happen very quickly: In the 1st step, the reward system in the… Read More »Why does music make some people happy?
Bad-Learn-Day
There are days when nothing sticks in your head and you can’t concentrate either. Never mind! There can be unproductive days! If you really can’t… Read More »Bad-Learn-Day
Bad report card: scolding and bans don’t help
The last day of school before the summer vacations – for most students a reason to look forward to many carefree weeks. But on the… Read More »Bad report card: scolding and bans don’t help
Three Good Things a Day
The ritual of “Three Good Things a Day” is one of the best-known gratitude rituals, and its positive effect for mental health and strength in… Read More »Three Good Things a Day
Why mistakes are so important for children
“Trial and error” – try things out, make mistakes, do better. That’s actually how it always works when we humans want to learn something properly:… Read More »Why mistakes are so important for children
Bullying
Bullying is and unfortunately remains an issue, especially at school. At any age, it can happen that your child suddenly becomes an outsider. Be it… Read More »Bullying
Promote independence
Independence should be learned early, help your child with it! Always helping may be sweet, but it is of little use. We know this from… Read More »Promote independence
Avoid conflicts
Especially when it comes to homework and learning, they tend to arise: conflicts. Parents often put their children under unnecessary pressure. But you have to… Read More »Avoid conflicts
How the family interacts
How the family interacts with each other shapes the social behavior of every child. The way a family interacts with each other determines how the… Read More »How the family interacts
Learning tip: ABC list
An ABC list is an alphabetical list, which was developed by Vera F. Birkenbihl, with which one is stimulated on the basis of superordinate categories… Read More »Learning tip: ABC list
Tutoring – as soon as possible
Tutoring, how to handle, when is it indicated? The need for help becomes apparent at the latest when bad grades are received and the student’s… Read More »Tutoring – as soon as possible
How can you strengthen your own self-esteem?
Self-esteem is first and foremost a feeling, and when it is easily shaken, it is called unstable self-esteem. People with stable self-esteem, on the other… Read More »How can you strengthen your own self-esteem?
Being a role model
We have already addressed the role model function of parents several times, here we go into more detail. Take a look at this quote, “Today’s… Read More »Being a role model
Concentration problems
Concentration is the be-all and end-all for learning success. Many children today are unfocused and sometimes have massive concentration problems. But right away: Not everything… Read More »Concentration problems
Learning tips to learn a language that can be applied to any language
Listening and watching – very good results are achieved by watching and listening to foreign language material at the same time. Television is a very… Read More »Learning tips to learn a language that can be applied to any language
Sport as a balance
Sport is important. Promoting exercise at an early age is even more so. Start encouraging your children to play sports as early as possible. A… Read More »Sport as a balance