Learn How To Learn: Study Smarter With Science-Backed Tools

Train your brain to study faster, retain more, and join the top 1% of effective learners

What you'll learn

• Improve your memory, focus, and understanding using proven strategies

• Think more critically and reflectively using metacognition and the Socratic method

• Apply powerful study techniques like retrieval practice and spaced repetition

• Build a personal learning system that fits your goals and subjects

Requirements

An open mind — and a genuine desire to learn how to learn more effectively

A willingness to engage with short reflection activities and practical tasks

No prior knowledge of psychology or learning science is needed

Access to a notebook, digital journal, or Notion/Obsidian (optional, but helpful)

Description

Are you tired of cramming, forgetting what you’ve learned, or feeling overwhelmed by how much there is to study?This course is designed to transform the way you learn — using evidence-based techniques from cognitive science that are proven to help you study smarter, remember more, and perform better in exams or professional settings.Whether you're a high school or university student, a professional learning new skills, or a lifelong learner, this course will give you the tools to become a more focused, motivated, and confident learner — for life. What you’ll learn:How to focus deeply and avoid distractions that sabotage your learningWhy retrieval practice is more powerful than re-reading or highlightingHow to use spaced repetition to remember more with less effortThe secrets of interleaving, elaboration, chunking, and dual codingHow to monitor your own learning with metacognitive strategiesWhat drives motivation and growth mindset — and how to build bothHow to create a personalized learning plan you’ll actually stick toHow to apply Socratic questioning to think more clearly and critically Why this course?I’m Giles, a former Oxford University researcher with a First-Class Honours degree in Physics. My YouTube channel on learning science has over 600,000 subscribers, and my previous courses have helped over 50,000 students.This course is based on the best available research in educational psychology, but it’s not just theory — every module includes practical activities that help you apply what you’ve learned immediately. What’s included:12 concise, practical modulesDownloadable assignments and exercisesReal-world applications of every techniqueGuidance on using tools like ChatGPT to support your learningA final plan to continue improving after the courseIf you’re ready to study more effectively, achieve better results, and truly understand what you learn — this course is for you.Let’s get started.

Overview

Section 1: Getting Started

Lecture 1 How To Get the Most From This Course

Lecture 2 Why Learning How to Learn Changes Everything

Section 2: The Power of Focus

Lecture 3 Why Focus is the Foundation of Learning

Lecture 4 Pomodoro Technique

Section 3: Understanding Memory

Lecture 5 How Your Memory Actually Works

Section 4: Elaboration, Chunking & Dual Coding

Lecture 6 How to Make Information Stick

Lecture 7 Summarizing the Techniques and their Benefits

Section 5: Retrieval Practice

Lecture 8 Why Rereading Doesn’t Work (and What Does)

Section 6: Spaced Practice

Lecture 9 Stop Cramming: Learn More by Studying Less

Section 7: Interleaving

Lecture 10 Mix It Up: How Interleaving Supercharges Learning

Section 8: Metacognition

Lecture 11 Think About Thinking: Master Your Learning Process

Section 9: Motivation & Mindset

Lecture 12 Fuel Your Learning: Master Motivation and Mindset

Section 10: Personal Learning Plan

Lecture 13 Turn Strategy Into Action: Design Your Learning Plan

Section 11: Socratic Questioning

Lecture 14 Think Deeper: Master the Art of Socratic Questioning

Section 12: Final Recap & Reflection

Lecture 15 Final Thoughts: Your Roadmap to Lifelong Learning

Students (high school, university, or adult learners) who want to study smarter and improve their grades without working longer hours,Professionals learning new skills or certifications who want to retain information more effectively and avoid burnout,Self-directed learners who enjoy online courses, reading, or skill-building — and want to make their learning stick,Teachers, tutors, and educators looking to understand and apply research-based strategies in their classrooms or coaching,Lifelong learners interested in psychology, productivity, and how the brain works,Anyone who has ever said: “I read it but forgot it the next day.” “I keep highlighting, but it doesn’t help.” “I wish I could stay focused and learn faster.”