Academic and Study Skills

In addition to English, you might want to learn about some academic skills that you will need for university.  Here are a couple of resources to help you.

Here is a powerpoint presentation that explains ELS exams and gives some tips and suggestions for successful test taking.
ELS Exams Powerpoint
Notetaking:  
Here is a video that will you help create a strategy for notetaking: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/videos/video_nt.html

Time Management:
Here is a video that will help you learn to manage your time (because all students are very busy!):  http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/videos/video_tm.html

Improving Your Reading:
Here is a video that will help you develop strategies to improve your reading comprehension and speed:  http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/videos/video_ri.html

Improving Concentration and Memory:
Here is a video that will help you learn to improve your focus and how much you can remember:  http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/videos/video_ri.html

Managing Stress:
This video will offer tips and ideas for managing your stress more effectively:  http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/videos/video_sm.html

Getting Sleep:
Don't gorget to sleep!  Sleep is so important for academic success.  Here is a video that gives tips on how to create a healthy sleep cycle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdUd8McHu9k&feature=youtu.be