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Retain More With Active Listening

Monday November 26, 2007

Have you ever zoned out during a lecture? We’ve all been there. We look up suddenly fifteen minutes into class and realize we haven’t heard a single word!

And how many potential test questions can your teacher stuff into that fifteen minutes? Plenty! You can’t afford to let your mind drift while your teacher is explaining an important concept.

You can improve your retention and gain a deeper understanding of lecture material by practicing active listening. Read the full article.

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