Sophie
You look really stressed, Daniel. How’s the exam prep going?
Daniel
Terrible. I keep reading my notes, but I can’t remember anything when I test myself.
Sophie
Well, you had better __________ a different strategy. Have you ever heard of the Feynman technique?
Daniel
Not really. What is it about?
Sophie
It’s a method where you write the topic at the top of a page and then you should __________ it as if you were teaching a child. The idea is to simplify everything.
Daniel
Okay, but what if I can’t do that?
Sophie
That’s actually the point. If you get stuck, it shows what you don’t understand. At that stage, you had better __________ to your materials and __________ the weak spots.
Daniel
Makes sense. I usually just try to memorise definitions.
Sophie
Honestly, it’s time you __________ relying only on memorisation. You need to build deep knowledge, not shallow knowledge.
Daniel
True. I do waste a lot of time cramming the night before.
Sophie
Exactly. It’s about time you __________ your revision properly. For example, divide topics into sections, make sure you simplify explanations, and then teach them back to yourself.
Daniel
That sounds way more effective.
Sophie
Right, and you had better __________ short summaries in your own words every day. It will strengthen your memory and cement your knowledge.
Daniel
Thanks, Sophie. You always know what to do.
Sophie
Well, I’ve learned the hard way too. Trust me, if you follow this, you’ll master the subject in no time.
