JEANNIE: Well,the first thing is to find out exactly what's required in the exams.

DAN: Mm.Would it help to get hold of some past papers?

JEANNIE: Yes.They'll help to make it clear.

DAN: Right,I'll do that.Then what?

JEANNIE: Then you can sort out your revision priorities,based on what's most likely to come up.I put these on a card,and read them through regularly.

DAN: Uhuh.

JEANNIE: But that isn't enough in itself.You also need a timetable,to see how you can fit everything in,in the time available.Then keep it in front of you while you're studying.

DAN: I've done that before,but it hasn't helped me!

JEANNIE: Maybe you need to do something different every day,so if you break down your revision into small tasks,and allocate them to specific days,there's more incentive to tackle them.With big topics you're more likely to put off starting.

DAN: Good idea.

JEANNIE: And as I revise each topic I write a sigle paragraph about it - than later I can read it through quickly,and it helps fix things in my mind.

DAN: That's brilliant.

JEANNIE: I also write answers to questions for the exam practice.It's hard to make myself do it,though!

DAN: Well,I'll try.Thanks a lot,Jeannie.That's a great help.

JEANNIE: No problem.

DAN: See you around.

JEANNIE: Bye.