Study Methods

Here are some study methods you could use to effectively study!

The Pomodoro method

What is the pomodoro method?

The Pomodoro method of studying is one of the most effective ways to improve your focus when studying, and improve your productivity. It is a time management system that will help encourage you to work efficiently during a given amount of time. Such as 25 minutes of studying then 5 minutes break and back to 25 minutes of studying - just like a cycle!

Try it out :


Study with me

What is 'Study with me'?

'Study with me' started on youtube as a content to help people focus and have a study buddy. The purpose of 'study with me' aims to help others to work on their productivity and avoid distractions. Some students like to film themselves studying so that they are able to be focussed and feel a sense of achievement.

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How to apply the Feynman technique

  1. Step 1: Write down the topic to study.

  2. Step 2: Teach the topic.

  3. Step 3: Review what you do not know.

  4. Step 4: Explain the topic to a kid.

  5. Step 1: Write down the topic.

  6. Step 2: Teach the topic.

  7. Step 3: Review what you do not know.

  8. Step 4: Explain the topic in simple terms.

The Feynman Technique

What is the Feynman Technique?

The Feynman teaching and communication style is a mental model (a breakdown of his personal thought process) that uses succinct thoughts and simple language to impart information. This strategy is based on Feynman's study habits while at Princeton.


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Download apps on your phone

There are many apps that help to time your study or stop you from being distracted on your phone.

Here are some free suggested apps (you can find these on the app store or playstore :

  • Flora - Green Focus

  • Daily Planner - Habit Tracker

  • Focus keeper - Time management

  • YPT - Yeolpumta study with me

  • Salad Timer - Study & Focus

  • istudyalarm

Personally, I like to use YPT as I can keep track of how much study I do every day, month, year and I can also make groups with my friends. But all of these apps are all highly recommended by students and have high ratings.


Study Skills

This a slideshow containing 18 helpful study tips compiled by Mrs Davis, our Academic Dean.

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