By coincidence I had decided to become fluent in spanish language by July of this year. Only a few days later I found this MOOC offering and enrolled.

I believe that the strategies and techniques I learned in the class have been very helpful in this pursuit as well as my music studies and simple daily memorization needs.

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It is an amazing course. before I took this course, I had never thought that there is a way to learn new things. And I thought I was born to good at something. But now, with the new method, except that i am able to get rid of procrastination, i will be able to challenge many new subjects which are difficult to me before.

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I would recommend this course to anyone who has never really thought about the art of learning or who had a less than stellar early experience with leaning and is getting back into it as an adult. Backed with many references and verified science, the techniques grouped here will help anyone willing to put in the time and apply them.

It introduces some interesting ideas, such as the two thinking modes (focused vs. diffuse), how to avoid procrastination, tips for preparing tests etc. The most important thing I have learned from this course, however, is that with the proper methodology, you can master almost any subject, even those you thought were "not-my-thing".

A very important body of work and highly recommend before undertaking any serious study effort. Seeing real impact by applying some of the principles to both my day to day work and associated study. The course is clear, easy to follow and applies the techniques discussed to improve learning and retention. Well done Barbara and team.

This was the first course I opted to learn through coursera. And this course taught me to study my lessons in an effective and smart way. The way they presented this course and their approach was easy and understandable. As a student this course helped me a lot.

Thanks a lot.

This course motivated me to learn more courses too.......

this course is like a google map in my android. so when I want to go somewhere in my island and I don't know exactly where it is, I am gonna use my google map to find out the closest way to go to that place. it's really helpful. this tool makes my life easier and I don't get lost in my way to my destination. 100% excellent course.

A very useful course packed with a lot of information about learning and factual learning techniques. Passion for her job shines though the words of Professor Oakley. Professor Sejnowski adresses the most "technical" aspects of how our brains work. I absolutely recommend it to everyone who wants to improve his/her ability to learn.

From talking about neuron in our brain to our habit and behavior, how to combat procrastination and how to chunk our thought. Also, good suggestions for reduce pre-test anxiety and nervous. Very helpful and considerate. It is worthy to come back reviewing from time to time in order not to forget the given techniques and advices.

Astonishing! I found it extremely helpful and doable by everyone who seek to learn something new. It was great experience to learn various techniques to overcome any kind of problems which inevitably to be faced while learning. So, I am so thankful to Dr. Barbara Oakley, Dr. Terrence Sejnowski and the team of Learning How to Learn.

This is definitely a useful course. No matter how old you are and what you're studying it would be helpful to you. The model/system of learning this course gives to you could also help you to improve other parts of your life (for instance, the lecture about habits and how they are developed). I recommend! Many thanks to the authors

Learning how to learn is a subject that is NOT taught in schools even though it should as it will benefit students in various aspects of their life. If you were not taught in school about this, fret not as this course will teach you all you need to know about learning how to learn. It will also instil a passion for learning in you!

This course made me realize that my method of learning was flawed. After completing it, I have gained a better understanding of not just how to effectively learn but how to apply that knowledge. I would strongly advise that everyone should take this course before any other as it would provide the foundation of learning effectively.

You explained all the concepts with very good examples which helped me understand what is needed to be done (or avoided) to become a better learner! I really enjoyed watching all the extra videos with interviews too. I hope to apply some of the things I learned in your class, going forward, and becoming a better learner! Thank you!

(Ukrainian) Чудовий курс! Пройшов з задоволенням та великою користю. Особливо раджу додаткове читання, навіть якщо не книги то принаймні статі в сторонніх журналах та сайтах. Дуже цікаво і інформативно. Раджу також вести журнал/щоденник курсів і виписувати собі тези - стане в пригоді швидше ніж ви думаєте. Всім успіху та натхнення!

Wow - what I've gained from this course was disproportionate to the ease of getting through it. First Coursera class that I've successfully completed! Still need to do the final assignment and dig around in the additional readings, but a big thank you to the team behind this course and for helping me become a much better learner!

Excellent course that I wish I had discovered sooner. Tremendously helpful techniques to take away from here and not just into academic studies but also everyday life. I look forward to making use of what i've learnt in the course.

Practically the course is very digestible with plenty of 'optional' content should you be interested.

Simplicity, visuals & analogies...

I think it everyone should take this course. Learning how to learn should be a foundational subject taught in every school. It's a really awesome course. It provides some really simple and effective techniques to master the learning process.

P.S. Barbara Oakley is so cool, she's one of my idols.

This is an informative and effective course that boosts confidence and motivation for starting more complex and lengthier subjects. Very enjoyable to watch, I'm planning on re-watching this course sporadically after completed to maintain the powerful study skills I have gained and for the inspirational optional interviews included.

This is an outstanding overview of effective learning techniques. All statements are motivated through documented research. It not only matched my experience with my own learning challenges, but boosted my understanding of the most effective tools to combine in order to maximize my effort to push forward in along my learning path.

I have really enjoyed this course and found it really awesome. I suggest everyone to halt their current learnings and do this course first because it will tremendously improve their performance in every learning. High gratitude to Dr. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski for presenting the knowledge in such an amazing style.

Some of the topics discussed in the course were really an eye opener and were easy to follow. I have already started to get better at learning. I also realized what mistakes I was doing when I reflected on my learning so far. Excellent course material with good testing materials every now and then to reinforce your understanding.

El curso es muy bueno, cubre las nociones básicas del aprendizaje y provee recursos y estructuras para facilitarlo. Una lástima que no hubiera tenido la oportunidad de hacer este curso cuando estaba en la universidad, ¡pero nunca es tarde para aprender y para mejorar la forma de hacerlo!.

Enhorabuena a los autores y muchas gracias.

I have thoroughly enjoyed this course, I will be recommending it to all my friends. I have gained a lot of understanding on techniques that I used to follow when learning as a child or a young adult on a subconscious level, and now I finally know why. Also, the intro to the work of brain, has been very helpful to chunk the topics.

This course has provided me several tips to tackle daily problems that people face everyday and not only for studying also at work or any action which implies will from you. This will not change your life of study style radically but in the long term thanks to the impletation of these fantastic habits! 100% recomendable GO FOR IT!