Learning Journal

Practical educational guidance

Evidence-based articles on study habits, exam preparation, language learning and building academic confidence. Written by our teaching team.

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Study Skills

Five study habits that actually improve retention

Evidence-based strategies for building a revision routine that works with your memory, not against it.

Dr. Hanna Berger·6 March 2026·7 min
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Exam Prep

A realistic Abitur preparation timeline

How to structure the twelve months before your Abitur without burning out in the process.

Marcus Vollmer·18 Feb 2026·9 min
Adult learner writing vocabulary notes in a notebook in a calm home study environment
Language Learning

Learning a language as an adult: what the research says

Adults bring advantages to language learning that are often underestimated. Here is what they are.

Dr. Hanna Berger·5 Jan 2026·8 min
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Mathematics

Maths anxiety in children: causes, signs and what actually helps

Maths anxiety is a real phenomenon with real consequences. It is also highly addressable with the right approach.

Marcus Vollmer·14 Jan 2026·8 min
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Online Learning

Getting the most from online tutoring sessions

Six practical habits that separate students who thrive in online sessions from those who struggle.

Florian Nauer·22 Jan 2026·6 min
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Study Skills

Concentration techniques that do not require willpower

Sustainable focus comes from environment and structure, not from trying harder. Here is how to build it.

Lena Hoffmann·10 Feb 2026·7 min
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Wellbeing

Managing exam stress: what works and what does not

A practical, evidence-informed look at exam anxiety and the strategies that actually reduce it.

Dr. Hanna Berger·27 Feb 2026·9 min
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Language Learning

Building vocabulary that sticks: methods beyond flashcards

Flashcards have their place, but research points to several more powerful methods for long-term vocabulary retention.

Katerina Schulz·3 Mar 2026·7 min