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Learn Like a Pro by Barbara Oakley
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Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-1250799371
Reader’s Age: Teens 13+ and Adults 18+
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Author: Barbara Oakley, PhD (with Olav Schewe)
Release Date: June 1, 2021
Genre: Educational & Academic
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Learn Like a Pro by Barbara Oakley: The Science-Backed Guide to Studying Smarter, Not Harder
About the Book
Learn Like a Pro takes the guesswork out of studying by handing readers real, research backed tools instead of vague advice. If you have ever felt like you study for hours but forget everything by the next day, this book explains why, and exactly what to do about it.
About the Author
Barbara Oakley, PhD, is a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University and the co-creator of Coursera’s wildly popular course, Learning How to Learn. Her background bridges engineering, language, and neuroscience, giving her a rare, grounded perspective on how people actually absorb and retain information.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is a great fit for high school students, college students, career changers, and even parents who want to help their kids study better. Anyone who feels stuck, distracted, or discouraged by their current study habits will find practical relief here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Learn Like a Pro good for beginners with no background in psychology?
Yes. Barbara Oakley writes in simple, everyday language, so no prior knowledge of psychology or neuroscience is needed to understand or apply the book’s lessons.
Does this book help with procrastination, not just studying?
Yes. A full section is dedicated to understanding why we procrastinate and offers simple, practical steps to build momentum and get started on hard tasks.
Is this book suitable for high school and college students?
Yes. It was written specifically with teens and young adults in mind, though the study techniques work well for adult learners too.
| Weight | 200 g |
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| Dimensions | 13.59 × 1.02 × 20.96 cm |
Readers will walk away understanding how memory really works, why cramming fails, and how short focused sessions beat marathon study binges every time. The book breaks down procrastination, explains how to read textbooks more efficiently, and shows how to build habits that make learning stick long term. It is written in plain language, so even readers new to psychology or neuroscience will follow along easily.
