{"id":23,"date":"2013-10-11T08:47:35","date_gmt":"2013-10-11T15:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/toefl\/?p=23"},"modified":"2020-12-10T13:47:46","modified_gmt":"2020-12-10T21:47:46","slug":"getting-the-most-out-of-your-toefl-study-sessions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/toefl\/getting-the-most-out-of-your-toefl-study-sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting The Most Out of Your TOEFL Study Sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You can study for the TOEFL for months on end and still flop on test day if you you&#8217;re not studying the right way. Below, I&#8217;ve got a few tips that will make your studies much more fruitful, so listen up!<\/p>\n<h2>Figure out your learning style.<\/h2>\n<p>There are a lot of ways to categorize different types of learners: you can be auditory, kinesthetic, or visual; you can have different intelligences or aptitudes for different skills; you can work better alone, in a group, or somewhere in between. Take a moment to think about the most effective study sessions you\u2019ve had. Were you by yourself or in a group? In class, do you remember more when you listen, when you read, or when you actively use the information you\u2019re learning? Use this insight when deciding when and how to study.<\/p>\n<h2>Decide where you will study.<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s common advice that you should always study in the same place. While that probably is a good habit, it\u2019s not practical for most people.\u00a0 The chart below may help you decide what place will help you study best. Check out this chart to help you decide:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-24\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/toefl\/files\/2013\/11\/Screen-Shot-2013-11-05-at-2.33.25-PM.png\" alt=\"gtmooyss_img1\" width=\"605\" height=\"309\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Decide whether to study in a group or alone<\/h2>\n<p>Some people find the support and discussion of group study sessions helpful whereas others find it too easy to get off-track. If you can find a good group to meet with, it\u2019s worth doing at least a couple of group study sessions. If you\u2019re lucky, you\u2019ll either decide to form a regular study group, or you\u2019ll at least have a few opportunities to exchange tips and tricks. If it doesn\u2019t work out, at least you will know for sure that you\u2019re better off on your own. Maybe you find a large group too intimidating, but want the other benefits of group study. In that case, consider meeting with one or two people or finding online forums and test prep communities to give you the strength of numbers without the inconvenience.<\/p>\n<h2>Do a practice run before the big day<\/h2>\n<p>If you study best in a large group and a notebook and pen on the porch of a caf\u00e9 with a cup of coffee and music playing, that\u2019s great information to have. But studies show that we recall information better in familiar situations. The space where you take the exam on test day is going to be sterile, quiet, and you\u2019ll be sitting in front of a computer for a long time. At least once, take a practice exam or do your studying in similar conditions at a school or library. That way, both you and your memory will be able to work at full potential on test day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can study for the TOEFL for months on end and still flop on test day if you you&#8217;re not studying the right way. 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