Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning
Don’t work harder, work smarter: how to study effectively and get the grades of your dreams with winning review strategies, killer memory techniques and exam preparation tips you won’t hear anywhere else. Join Cambridge educated psychologist, study techniques researcher, coach and tutor William Wadsworth as we dive into the secrets of academic success.Looking for the grades of your dreams? Want to know the real secrets to preparing for and taking exams? Through a powerful combination of rich personal experience and the very latest learning and memory science, William and his expert guests are here to help. Here's to results day smiles!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 196
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
119. Effective Learning: There Are (Only) THREE Good Methods
Over the years, my take on effective learning strategies has got clearer and simpler:
I think there are only THREE effective approaches to learning.
Everything else is just variations on one of those …
118. Personal Development for Scholars - with Alan Donegan
Discover the power of personal development for your scholarship (and for life) with the one and only Alan Donegan.
The power to level up is in your hands!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Notes Fr…
117. Fall in Love With Language Learning - with Kerstin Cable
We're talking language learning for skills, profit and above all FUN with Kerstin Cable of fluentlanguage.co.uk. Discover:
- Kerstin's top reasons to learn languages (it certainly got ME inspired to div…
116. Kindness for Scholars
The world is a better place when we all make that little extra effort to be kind to each other.
Here are some of my top tips for being kind to your fellow scholars when it comes to studying for and ta…
115. Autism and Studying - with Brian Irvine
Top tips for studying and taking exams with autism, with the hugely knowledgeable, passionate and helpful specialist mentor and researcher, Brian Irvine.
Books / tools / resources mentioned in this ep…
114. Rewiring ADHD For Students - with Eric Tivers
Today, we're exploring study strategies for an ADHD brain with Eric Tivers from the ADHD reWired podcast, the #1 rated ADHD podcast on Apple Podcasts.
Discover time management, focus, distraction, in-…
113. Dyslexia Study Tips - with Jenn Clark & Dr Gavin Reid
Today we welcome Jenn Clark and Dr Gavin Reid, two top dyslexia experts to help us better understand the dyslexic brain, and the study strategies that help students with dyslexia succeed at school, u…
112. REWIND: Changing The Stories We Tell Ourselves - with Professor Tim Wilson
A rebroadcast gem from the archives: discover the secrets of how mastering your mindset can set you up for success with renowned mindset scholar, Professor Timothy D. Wilson.
- Why does mindset matter?
- H…
111. Effective Learning For 1st Place in Country with Dyslexia
Discover how Adam overhauled his learning strategy and ended up placing first in his country (twice!) after applying principles from the How To Study Effectively series on the podcast.
- How To Study Ef…
110. What To Do The Day Before An Exam?
Today, the 5 things I recommend doing the day before an exam to set you up for success!
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109. Heart of a lion - tips to tackle tough exam questions
Today, we're confronting the toughest of exam questions, and building the mental fortitude and practical toolkit needed to engage even when you're completely foxed at first.
It could be the difference…
108. How To Best Study For Exams With 3 Weeks To Go
Today, we're talking to Sibo, 3 weeks before she's due to take her specialist exams to become a psychiatrist.
In this conversation, you'll learn:
- How to get maximum benefit from your final few weeks an…
107. The best flashcards - digital / apps, or on paper?
When it comes to flashcards, you can go down one of two routes: either digital apps like Anki, Quizlet, Brainscape and more, or "old school" paper flashcards.
Which will give you the best results?
In t…
106. Shortcut To Levelling Up At ANYTHING
The secret to levelling up faster at ANY aspect of your studies or exam prep - or in life generally!
Part 5 of my "5 High Impact Upgrades" series that's been broadcasting all this week on the Exam St…
105. Level Up Your Exam Writing / Essays
Tricks to score higher in longer written answers and exam essays.
Part 4 of the "5 High Impact Upgrades" series all this week on the Exam Study Expert podcast.
Learn more about the Study Smarter Netwo…
104. Level Up Your Math(s)
How to learn the Math / Maths more effectively, for top scores on the quantitative element of your tests and exams. Part 3 of my "5 High Impact Upgrades" series all this week on the Exam Study Expert…
103. Level Up Your Learning System
How to upgrade your spacing / spaced repetition system - one of my all-time favourite "secret" formulas for exam success, especially when you have tonnes to memorise. Part 2 of my "5 High Impact Upgr…
102. Level Up Your Study Plan
How to upgrade your study routine / revision timetable - a powerful way to get more done and take control. Part 1 of my "5 Powerful Study Upgrades" series.
Learn more about the Study Smarter Network t…
101. Helping You Study Smarter (Bonus Episode)
This bonus episode unpacks all the different ways Exam Study Expert is available to provide you with support in studying for your exams, including a very special announcement!
Join the Study Smarter N…
100. Centenary Celebration: Top 10 So Far, Listener Favourite Guest Returns & More!
Join us for a very special celebration to mark the 100th episode of the Exam Study Expert podcast, including:
- A countdown of my top 10 picks on the podcast to date
- An interview with a very special myst…