Building Your Study

schedule
cheat sheet
 Getting Started
Step 1: Plan Your Time and Space
Complete this sentence and write it down:

“I will study [at time] when I am [at place] every day!”

Step 2: Customise Your Learning Approach

Write down the days of the week and what you are
going to study on each day. Check the list on the next
page for ideas.

“On Mondays I will [study technique]”

Step 3: Track Your Progress

Get a calendar or some way of tracking your progress.
After you have completed your studies for the day, keep
a record of it so you can see how well you are sticking
to your new routine.

“Today I studied [topic] for 10 minutes and I learned

[something you did]”
General Study Techniques
Daily Vocabulary Boost:
Find 10 new words or phrases and learn them. Write them
down, use them in a sentence or add them to your Anki
deck!

Shadowing:
Find a short piece of audio and listen to it. Then at the
end of each line, pause the audio and mimc what you
heard.

Podcasts:
Find a podcast in English and listen to it for 10 minutes.
Make a note of any words that you don’t know for your
next vocabulary boost.

News:
Find a news article in English and read or watch it. Try to
summarise it in your own words.

Daily Journal:
At the end of the day, write down your thoughts, feelings
and activities in English.
General Study Techniques
Language apps:
Use a language learning app you have downloaded for 10
minutes. It can be a new lesson or just reviewing older
ones.

TV Shows / YouTube Videos / Movies

Go to your favourite platform (Netflix etc) and watch
something in English for 10 minutes.

Reading Aloud
Find a book or article in English. Choose a short passage
and read it out loud. Record yourself doing it for extra
listening practice later.

Social Media
Follow British English speakers on social media and engage
with their posts. If you learn any new words or phrases,
try to use them in a sentence in the comments!

Have a conversation with yourself.

Spend 10 minutes having a conversation with yourself
about a topic of your choice. No, its not that weird!
 What kind of learner
are you?
Visual Learners
These learners excel when they can see
information presented visually. They rely
on images, charts, and diagrams to
understand and remember new concepts.
Visual learners thrive when they have
colourful materials to work with, making
their learning experience more engaging
and effective.
Verbal Learners
Verbal learners are all about words. They
love reading, writing, and engaging in
conversations.
These learners grasp grammar rules and
vocabulary effortlessly and enjoy
expressing themselves eloquently
through both written and spoken
language.
Find out your learning style - CLICK HERE
Aural Learners
Aural learners have a strong preference
for auditory learning. They learn best by
listening to spoken language, whether it's
conversations, podcasts, or lectures.
They have a keen ear for pronunciation
and tone and often find language learning
through listening enjoyable and effective.
Kinesthetic Learners
Kinesthetic learners are hands-on
individuals who learn through physical
engagement. They benefit from
interactive activities, role-playing, and
practical application of language skills.
They find that learning becomes more
memorable and enjoyable when it
involves movement and action.
 Visual Learners
Word Visualisation:
Spend 10 minutes each day creating a visual word
bank. Choose a new English word, write it down,
and create a colourful, eye-catching visual
representation of its meaning. This could be
through sketches, diagrams, or symbols.

Image-Based Vocabulary:
Use a language-learning app or website that
provides daily vocabulary with corresponding
images. Dedicate 10 minutes to learning and
memorising a new word and its visual association.

Caption Challenge:
Find a captivating image online and challenge
yourself to write a creative caption in English. This
exercise combines visual engagement with
language practice and creativity.
 Aural Learners
Daily Listening:
Listen to a short podcast, TED Talk, or English
news segment for 10 minutes daily. Focus on
understanding the content and pronunciation.
Try to summarise what you've heard afterward.

Language Exchange Apps:

Spend 10 minutes conversing with a native English
speaker on a language exchange app or website.
Engaging in real conversations helps improve
listening and speaking skills.

Phonetic Practice:
Use online resources that provide audio clips of
English phonetics and practice pronouncing
challenging sounds for 10 minutes a day. Pay
attention to intonation and rhythm.
 Verbal Learners
Journaling:
Dedicate 10 minutes daily to writing in an English
journal. Write about your day, thoughts, or any
topic of interest. Focus on correct grammar and
sentence structure.

Word of the Day:

Learn a new English word each day and
incorporate it into a sentence or short
paragraph. Challenge yourself to use it in
conversation during the day.

Read Aloud:
Choose a short English passage, poem, or article
and read it aloud for 10 minutes. Pay attention to
pronunciation and intonation. This improves verbal
fluency and expression.
 Kinesthetic Learners
Act It Out:
Take 10 minutes to act out a short English
dialogue or role-play scenario. Use gestures and
body language to express meaning, making the
language come to life.

Physical Flashcards:
Create physical flashcards with English words or
phrases on one side and actions or gestures on
the other. Spend 10 minutes practicing these
cards, associating words with movements.

Memory Walk:
For vocabulary retention, take a 10-minute walk
while mentally reviewing English words and their
meanings. Incorporate physical movement to
enhance memory.