How do I use a language study log?

Do you know what a language study log is? It’s something you write in each time you study. It helps you remember what you studied. You write everything in the same log. You can use a notebook, smartphone, tablet, or PC.

You can use your log for different things. You can write the things you study each time. You can also write the things you want to remember. Maybe it’s some new words you studied. Maybe it’s some grammar you studied. Maybe it’s a good website or app for your study.

Example of a language study log

You can also write other things in your log. You can write your study plan or goals. You can also write English summaries of thing you study each time. This can help you use your new language.

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Also, use your log for review. Review means checking the things you studied before. This will help you remember them. Check your log before studying each day. Try and remember the things you studied the last time. Then check your log for that day.

Extra tip!
  Sometimes review your study log from a week or month before. Do you still remember the things you learned? Use a red pen to mark anything you forgot. Then review it again later.

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