How to Improve Your Study Habits

You may think that you are an average student with average grades，the fact is that you don't study very hard or you don't study at all. You probably think you will never get good grades or be a top student. But this is not necessary so, as anyone can become a better student if she/he wants to. It is true that you may not be enthusiastic about everything you study, but by using your time properly and a couple of my proven techniques you may improve your grades without additional work.

　　1) Plan your time carefully. After making the list of things that you have to do, you should make a schedule of your time. First fill in committed time eating, sleeping, dressing school, meetings with your friends etc. Be sure to set aside enough time to complete the work that you are normally assigned each week either by yourself or your teacher. Of course studying shouldn't occupy all of your free time. Don't forget to set aside enough time for entertainment like English corner, hobbies and maybe just relaxation.

　　2) Find a good place to study. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, television, cell phones or pagers! When you sit down to work, concentrate on the subject! Don't go to the place you have chosen unless you are ready to study.

　　3) Scan before you read. This means looking a passage over quickly but thoroughly before you begin to read it more carefully. Scanning a passage lets you preview the material and get a general idea of the content, and will help you double your reading speed and improve your comprehension.

　　4) Make good use of your time in class. Take advantage of class time to listen and ask questions; after all, your teacher is there to teach you. Sitswheresyou can see and hear well. Really listen in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.

　　5) Study regularly. When you get home from class, go over your notes. Review the important points that your teacher mentioned in class. If you know what the teacher is going to discuss next class scan and read that material too. This will help you understand the next class. If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.

　　6)Develop a good attitude about tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. The world won't end if you don't pass a test, so don't get overly worried. Tests do more than just provide grades; they let you know what you need to study more, and they help make your new knowledge permanent. And most of all learn from your mistakes.

I read the article somewhere in a Comprehensive English course book, but still I find it a good book, especially for those who are planning to improve their English by self-study.

Thanks anyway.

I also read the article before. The moderator rewrote it in his own way and made it more easier to be understood. It's a nice try.
In my opinion, language learning should always go along with knowledge learning. Developing a good habit(including study habit) is very very important. You can benefit from a good habit for life.
Thanks for your reminding us the importance of a good habit