Study is the main duty of every student, and this long conversation between two friends about study discusses the rules, habits, and secrets of successful learning. You may also like our conversation about exam preparation.
Long Conversation
Tamim: Jashim, you always stand first in the class. What is the secret of your success in study?
Jashim: There is no magic, Tamim. I follow a few simple rules of study regularly.
Tamim: What are those rules? Please tell me.
Jashim: First of all, I have a fixed timetable for study. Every subject gets its own time.
Tamim: Do you study every day, even on holidays?
Jashim: Yes, but on holidays I study less. Regular study is better than studying all night before the exam.
Tamim: Which subjects do you study in the morning?
Jashim: In the morning I study mathematics and English because the mind is fresh then.
Tamim: What about memorising? How do you remember so many lessons?
Jashim: I never study by heart blindly. I try to understand the meaning first, and then I can remember easily.
Tamim: That is a clever method. I usually cram a lesson the night before the test.
Jashim: That is the worst way, Tamim. Cramming is forgotten in a week. Understanding stays for life.
Tamim: Do you take any notes while studying?
Jashim: Yes. I keep a short note of the main points of every chapter. It helps me at the time of revision.
Tamim: How much time do you give to revision?
Jashim: I revise every lesson at least twice — once after learning and once before the examination.
Tamim: Do you ever get bored with study?
Jashim: Sometimes, yes. Then I take a short break, drink some water, and start again. I also play games to refresh my mind.
Tamim: What is your advice for me to improve my study?
Jashim: First, make a timetable and follow it. Second, understand before memorising. Third, revise regularly. Fourth, never copy in the exam.
Tamim: And what about health? Does health affect study?
Jashim: A lot. Without sleep, good food, and exercise, the brain cannot work well. A healthy body gives a sharp mind.
Tamim: Thank you, Jashim. From today I will follow your rules of study.
Jashim: Good luck, Tamim. Remember the proverb, “Where there is a will, there is a way.”
Tamim: Indeed. Hard work and the right method will surely bring success.
Tips for Writing a Long Conversation About Study
- Start with a friend asking the secret of success.
- Mention a timetable, regular study, and morning hours.
- Explain understanding instead of cramming and the use of notes.
- Include revision, health, and end with the proverb about willpower.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time for studying hard subjects?
The early morning is the best time for hard subjects like mathematics and English because the mind is fresh and calm.
Why should students understand instead of memorising blindly?
Understanding stays in the mind for life, while blind memorising is forgotten quickly and cannot be used in new questions.