Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning

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 & Hack...

I'm in philosophical mood today, exploring the big reasons for the Exam Study Expert mission, and exactly what we hope to help you with!

Whether you're brand new to the show or a regular listener, I hope you find fresh inspiration and maybe a a few questions clarified in today's audio essay.

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Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious stu...

This week on the show:

• Top tips for learning for high stakes exams
• Maintaining your sense of self-worth and protecting your mental health
• 4 top tips for keeping test-taking nerves at bay
• Advice for prospective / current nursing students

Our guest today is Dr Morgan Taylor, an experienced advisor to nursing students. Today's conversation is mainly quite general and non-nursing specific, and relevant to anyone preparing for ...

Today, we're talking neurodiversity in education. Whether you're a student with a neurodiverse brain, a parent to one or a teacher to one, today's episode is rich on practical advice to help you navigate the specific challenges you might have in the education system at school and college!

My guest today is Christopher Wyatt, a diagnosed Autistic with ADHD as well as physical disabilities, who has also had ex...

How to concentrate on your studies?

I’m going to be talking to one of the world’s leading authorities on how to manage your attention, and focus on what really matters to you, Professor Stefan van der Stigchel.

We’ll be walking through an entire day of concentration to show you step-by-step what you can do to help maximise your focus, including:

• “Attention rituals” – learning from Darwin and Beethoven
• How to take effective breaks
• De...

Today, Nkechi L Ifediora joins us to break down her ABCD principles of smarter living:

• Assess / acceptance
• Boundaries
• Community
• Decision making

Nkechi is a doctor, director, Mum, executive coach, writer and influencer, who's built a large following through her practical and compassionate advice on living smart.

• Join Nkechi's 50,000+ followers on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nkechilifedioraofficial...

Finding the balance on a vacation or in a holiday season can be tricky.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• All I Want For Christmas is to do the bajillion things I've been meaning to do all term/semester. How to prioritise effectively to avoid panic or disappointment.
• Don't They Know It's Christmas... and I've got work today? Managing relationships with family or friends in the holidays.
• Santa Claus I...

A year-end special: ask me anything about how to study, I'm answering your questions about learning, study habits and more. 

Today's questions include:

• Tips for maths and numerical subjects (1:45)
• How to improve when you're struggling (6:40)
• How to deal with a "bad teacher" (11:10)
• How to study at the last minute, and prioritise when time is limited (14:40)
• What to do when reviewing ahead of a new s...

3 mistakes to avoid when taking your next exam.

Featuring Lucy Parsons, from the School Success Formula podcast and lifemoreextraordinary.com

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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.

BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam...

My guest today is a non-traditional student and aspiring neurologist who shares her story of overcoming set backs and challenges, the power of resilience through difficult personal circumstances, and how to cultivate a growth mindset and overcoming beliefs that may be limiting your potential.

Erika is also a mindset influencer and coach, find her on instagram @the_ErikaGrace.

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Hosted by William Wadsworth...

#4/4 in our "pep talks" mini series. 

Keeping it all in perspective!

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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.

BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/

Get ...

#3/4 in our "pep talks" mini series. Today, we're talking about connecting (or deepening your connection) with your sense of purpose in your studies.

What's YOUR why?

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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.

#2/4 in our "pep talks" mini series in which I want to talk about releasing you from the overwhelming need to prepare perfectly.

This is not a get out of jail free card that lets you off doing the work!

Rather, this is about making peace with what is possible when the maths of how much you have to do simply doesn’t fit into the time you have available.

Not always easy - here's some pointers to help in these si...

Today's episode is all about taking core principles from other domains, and using them to help us study smarter and ace our exams.

We'll be asking paramedics and emergency responders to help us respond to answers better.

Musicians will teach us valuable lessons about preparing for the performance (or exam) not just being able to succeed well in the rehearsal (or pre-exam study).

We'll learn...

In this week's episode we're tackling the world of time management with expert and coach David Buck. We'll delve into:

• Finding focus
• Overcoming distractions
• Avoiding procrastination
• The importance of self-care 
• And how to schedule your calendar for a healthy balance

Mentioned in this episode:
>> Episode 162: Stop Procrastinating & Start Studying Now With These 3 Powerful Methods
>> Episode ...

Today, we feature a listener who dreamed of earning a place at a top law school in Finland.

Only 10% of candidates are accepted.

It all comes down to a highly competitive exam, with a pile of learning material released just 30 days before exam day.

She had failed before—would she make the cut this time?

(Spoiler alert: yes, she did—tune in to find out what she did to eventually beat the exam!)

Hers is a story of:

• Success after repeat...

A good planning process is the foundation for success in any long-form written assignments like essays, dissertations and theses - and even your first novel!

Discover the process I use for both non-exam and in-exam scenarios, helping you overcome procrastination, and write better, in less time!

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Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambiti...