Write new terms on notecards or in day book. Ascertain correct pronunciation. Organize, clarify, enumerate, cross refer, reduce, outline etc. READ OUT LOUD, whenever possible. Assume the role of physician teaching a mentally challenged person- be infinitely patient and kind and explain everything painstakingly.
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Study in Pictures Read passively for enjoyment, actively for learning. Reading 5 times non-stop and in silence is the worst way to study. 1st Reading - should only take a few minutes. While surveying, organize info. 2nd Reading - is in depth and thus takes time.