Study Tips

We've been able to help thousands of students achieve their study goals. And for many of them it was the first "proper" study they'd done since leaving school - maybe 10, 20 or even 30 years ago!

Our unique experience of helping so many students over so many years means we really do know what works. We know the simple tips and techniques you can use to make successful home study a genuine pleasure, not a chore. And by the time you've read these notes, so will you!

First of all, be confident

When you think about it, you should feel confident. Why? Because the very fact you're reading this shows you're already motivated. You're committed to your personal development and you're in the mood to succeed. And as student after student has told us, this is the key. If you're motivated, you're already well on the way to achieving your goal.

… and be kind to yourself!

A lot of us, when we start out on a home study course, have a tendency to be very hard on ourselves. In our eagerness to succeed we're tempted to drive ourselves beyond reasonable limits. We become impatient with ourselves when we don't grasp everything straight away. We set ourselves unrealistic study targets - and then grow discouraged when we don't meet them. 

That's why, at Home Learning College, we mean what we say. Be kind to yourself. Relax. And remember that one of the great things about our method of learning is that you can go at your own pace. There's no pressure to move on to the next study unit in your course until you feel ready. Also, you're not on your own. Your personal tutor is always available, by phone or email, to offer you expert advice and support.

Yes, our courses are designed to be effective. But they're also designed to be enjoyed. And to make sure you do enjoy your course and get the most from it, we suggest you read all the following sections carefully. As you'll see, they contain lots of practical advice on how to make your learning easy … how to make it interesting … how to keep at it and stay motivated … and how to get the most from your Home Learning College tutor. 

Follow this advice, and you won't only be a successful student. You'll be a relaxed and stress-free student too!