Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning
Don’t work harder, work smarter: how to study effectively and get the grades of your dreams with winning review strategies, killer memory techniques and exam preparation tips you won’t hear anywhere else. Join Cambridge educated psychologist, study techniques researcher, coach and tutor William Wadsworth as we dive into the secrets of academic success.Looking for the grades of your dreams? Want to know the real secrets to preparing for and taking exams? Through a powerful combination of rich personal experience and the very latest learning and memory science, William and his expert guests are here to help. Here's to results day smiles!
Episodes
185 episodes
189. Maximise Knowledge Retention With Expert Flashcard Training [FMC 4b]
Top tips and tricks to get the most out of your flashcard training (testing) time, to accelerate your learning and maximise your knowledge retention.Resources mentioned today:>> Work with me 1-on-1: https://examstudyexpert.c...
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Episode 189
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31:52
188. Balancing Making and Testing Your Flashcards [FMC Part 4a]
Part 4a the Flashcard Mastery Course. Today: the common trap of making a large set of flashcards without testing them, why we commonly get into this situation, and what to do about it.*Hosted by William Wadsworth, mem...
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Episode 188
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17:47
187. Magic Tricks To Make Memorable Flashcards [FMC 3/4]
Part 3 of 4 of the Flashcard Mastery Course. Today: Part 3: Advanced Tips & Hacks for Flashcard MAKING - how to get more efficient in your flashcard making process, clever tricks for specific learning challenges.Bonus ma...
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Episode 187
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21:32
186. Flashcard Fundamentals For Faster Learning [FMC Part 2/4]
Part 2 of 4 of the Flashcard Mastery Course. Today: Flashcard Fundamentals - why use them, and the basics of good techniqueCOMING UP:- Part 3: Advanced Tips & Hacks for Flashcard MAKING - how to get more efficient ...
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Episode 186
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27:14
185. The Science of Learning: Flashcard Mastery Course [Part 1 of 4]
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. ...
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Episode 185
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27:20
184. Why Study Smarter?
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 may...
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Episode 184
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21:08
Mini Status Update - What's Happening On The Podcast?
For regular listeners, a brief update after a couple of unannounced weeks off-air, what happened, and when we'll be back in action (spoiler alert: v. soon!!).
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4:44
183. High Stakes Exam Success - with Dr Morgan Taylor
This week on the show:Top tips for learning for high stakes examsMaintaining your sense of self-worth and protecting your mental health4 top tips for keeping test-taking nerves at bayAdvice for prospective...
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Episode 183
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29:39
182. The Neurodiverse Brain At School - with Christopher Wyatt
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 i...
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Episode 182
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40:09
181. REWIND: Maximum Concentration: "Attention Professor" Stefan Van der Stigchel
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 thro...
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Episode 181
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52:19
180. Smarter Living for Students: Setting Boundaries and Finding Community
Today, Nkechi L Ifediora joins us to break down her ABCD principles of smarter living:Assess / acceptanceBoundariesCommunityDecision makingNkechi is a doctor, director, Mum, executive coach, w...
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Episode 180
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27:13
179. Finding Balance In The Holidays
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 effecti...
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Episode 179
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12:23
178. 10 Questions About Studying - LIVE With William
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 w...
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Episode 178
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27:54
177. Exam Technique: 3 Mistakes To Avoid
3 mistakes to avoid when taking your next exam.Featuring Lucy Parsons, from the School Success Formula podcast and lifemoreextraordinary.com*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and st...
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22:35
176. Mindset Matters: Erika's Student Story & Growth / Resilience Lessons
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 overco...
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Episode 176
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28:29
175. The Wise Scholar: Keeping Perspective
#4/4 in our "pep talks" mini series. Keeping it all in perspective!*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not ha...
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Episode 175
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11:49
174. The Purposeful Scholar: Finding Drive
#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?*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, inde...
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Episode 174
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12:40
173. The Realistic Scholar: Relax, It Won’t Be Perfect (And That’s OK!)
#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 ...
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Episode 173
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11:06
172. The Humble Scholar - Continual Improvement Pep Talk
Stay hungry; be humble. Keep learning; be outstanding.An Exam Study Expert pep talk.
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Episode 172
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13:35
171. Five New Exam Tips – Inspired By Pilots, Paramedics & Ancient Chinese Wisdom
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...
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Episode 171
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19:43
170. Where Does The Time Go? – with David Buck
In this week's episode we're tackling the world of time management with expert and coach David Buck. We'll delve into:Finding focusOvercoming distractionsAvoiding procrastinationThe importance of self-care...
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Episode 170
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38:51
169. Optimising Study Strategy To Beat An Ultra-Competitive Exam (A Student Story)
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 ...
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Episode 169
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34:26
168. Your Perfect Essay Planning Process
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...
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16:23
167. Supercharge Your Research & Writing - feat. Saikiran: SciSpace founder + Dr Joel Goodin
Join us today for a look at tools and tactics you can use to speed up research and writing projects in your academic studies, featuring:My 3 top pick AI tools for students of all kinds.Featured interview with the founder of...
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Episode 167
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36:48
166. REWIND: Better Grades With Interleaving & “Desirable Difficulty” - Dr Veronica Yan
What is interleaving?Why is it so powerful for helping you learn faster and remember more?How can you use it?Listen in today, and all will be revealed with the help of Dr Veronica Yan.Veronica will also be talking us...
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Episode 166
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38:42