In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: According to Duke University, the most effective study groups have 3 or 4 people. One of them should be deemed the leader, or representative -- they'll keep the group on track. Bring some snacks, some music, and agree on content beforehand. Talking about the content makes you read it, see it, hear it, and speak it -- way better for memory. It's a good idea to spend the first part of your session working on concepts. These often get ignored. Have a discussion on the concepts of that week's material or the major points on the test. When you have a discussion about it, it'll be that much more interesting (and memorable). Then, work on specific problems. When you've covered the concepts, the problems will be more likely to fall into place. Recent research has shown that your memory improves if you take in information in multiple environments. Scientists aren't exactly sure why, but it has something to do with enriching the information and making associations with multiple sets of stimuli (encoding the information deeper). At home, at the library, it's all good!  If you can study where you take the test, do so. If you've heard of context-dependent memory, you know what this is about. Your brain is more likely to remember information in the environment it learned it in. So if you can bring your study group into the classroom, do it! Avoid getting distracted by your environment and use background noise to block out distracting noises. Whether your study period is at home or at school, make sure you take some time off of your notes. Get a drink of water or walk or grab a snack. But be sure your break is only a few minutes, about 5-10. Don't make it too long, or you'll set off task and won't study!  Remember, you're only taking a break because your brain needs to set the information it's already ingested. Your attention will improve, and your recall will be much, much better. You're not slacking -- you're simply studying the best way for your brain.  Use your breaks to stand up and go for a walk. Go out and get some fresh air, your brain needs oxygen in order to perform best. Recent research has shown that cocoa is superfood for the brain. Dark chocolate has a similar effect, but make sure it's over 70% cocoa. So grab that cuppa or that bar and feel guilt-free!  Coffee and tea -- a little bit of caffeine -- doesn't hurt either. Staying energized is a big part of absorbing information. Just don't go overboard and crash a few hours later! Fish, nuts, and olive oil (all things high in Omega-3s) are also brain super foods. Have the meal before your test high in these and your brain will be ready and raring to go. Write the information on note cards and then decorate them. Make sure the cards do not have a whole essay of information or they'll be impossible to decipher. You can quiz yourself, others, and work with them as you're waiting for the bus, walking to class, or just killing time.  You're also more likely to remember something if you associate it with a crazy story. Trying to remember that the only war that took place during one president's term was WWI and it was Woodrow Wilson? Well, Woody's initials are WW, so imagine him on top of the world with one of those giant foam fingers. Or one giant Wilson volleyball, painted to look like the Earth, bouncing between the US and Germany. You know, whichever. Graphs and pictures are much easier to remember than boring, drawn-out sentences. If you can make it more interactive and visually pleasing, do so. It'll pay off. Use mnemonic devices too! Your brain can only remember so many things (the magic number is 7, it seems), so if you can lump a whole bunch of information into one word (think Roy G. Biv), you'll be able to maximize your memory. The easiest way to do this will be with your handy highlighters. Use yellow for vocab terms, pink for dates, blue for stats, etc. When you're studying, take time to hit all the different types of information, so you brain doesn't saturate with numbers, dates, or hard-to-process information. You wouldn't practice basketball by shooting lay-ups all day, would you?  That way, when you study, it should be fairly easy to see the larger concepts versus the finer details. When you're scanning, just focus on the big stuff. When you're really getting into it, delve into the details. Studying different types of material in one session has shown to leave deeper, longer-lasting impression on the brain. It's the same reason musicians do scales, pieces, and rhythmic work and athletes do strength, speed, and skill drills. So in one afternoon, attack all those colors!
Summary: Assemble a study group. Choose a few different places to study. Take breaks during your study time. Go for power foods. Make it fun. Separate the content into parts.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: While you may be familiar with the sounds of traditional Polish folk music, the Polish music scene today is as varied as any other country's. Find Polish bands in a genre you enjoy, and become more familiar with the language through the repetition of the lyrics.  If you have access to a streaming music service, use the Polish channel to find Polish artists you might enjoy. There are also Polish music videos available for free on YouTube or Vimeo. The website Culture Trip has a list of 10 Polish pop songs that are good for Polish language learners available at https://theculturetrip.com/europe/poland/articles/top-10-polish-pop-songs-to-help-you-learn-polish/. There are several Polish radio stations you can stream online. With a radio station, you get Polish music as well as news and other information that can give you a snapshot of life in Poland.  You might want to try https://www.polskieradio.pl/, which has links to the Polish national radio stations as well as several independent radio stations operating in the country. The BBC no longer operates a Polish language broadcast. However, you can listen to archived shows and interviews at http://www.bbc.co.uk/polish/index.shtml. Children's books are designed to teach the basics of any language. By reading children's books that are written in Polish, you can pick up basic grammar and conversation.  You can find free ebooks and audio books in Polish at http://www.loyalbooks.com/language/Polish?type=all. Many of these books are English-language books that have been translated into Polish. Project Gutenberg has free ebooks in Polish available at http://www.gutenberg.org/browse/languages/pl. Many of these books are meant for adult or fluent readers. You can buy print copies of children's books in Polish from the Polish Art Center at https://www.polartcenter.com/Polish_Children_s_Books_s/42.htm. Many of these books are traditional Polish stories translated into English, so double-check before you buy to make sure you're getting a Polish-language edition. There are numerous online forums and social media groups where you can chat with native speakers and other language learners. Having conversations can help you become more comfortable speaking in Polish.  There are several Polish online language exchanges where you can practice your conversational skills with native speakers, including WeSpeke, Conversation Exchange, and Busuu. There are also several subreddits dedicated to the Polish language and culture. The Poland reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/poland/ is an English-language forum. You can also use https://www.reddit.com/r/learnpolish/, which provides information and resources for learning the Polish language.
Summary:
Listen to Polish popular music. Listen to Polish radio online. Read Polish children's books. Chat online in Polish.