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How to Pass Exams: Accelerate Your Learning, Memorise Key Facts, Revise Effectively (Paperback)

by Dominic O'Brien (Author)
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Duncan Baird Publishers (13 Mar 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1904292399
  • ISBN-13: 978-1904292395
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 144,902 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Eight-times World Memory Champion O'Brien claims there is nothing to fear about exams other than fear itself. You don't need to be an Einstein to get through maths, or a literary genius to sail through English Lit. Even the least intellectual among us has the capacity to chalk up A grades all the way, he says - and points to himself as an example of an Everyman who achieved extraordinary things. If it all sounds too simple and good to be true, then possibly it is. The book promises 'easy-to-grasp techniques' and 'invaluable tricks', but the formulae do not come without effort. Indeed, for much of the time the methods sound like hard work. In the first part of his book O'Brien introduces the skills needed for speed reading, mind-mapping and memory-sharpening. The second part gets down to the nitty-gritty of practical experience, putting those skills into operation. None of them come without endeavour - they require a great deal of determination and practice. As O'Brien points out from the start, you must have the desire to achieve as well as the technique. As a teacher he ranks among the best, coming across as a friend and mentor as well as guide. He explains his memory methods in easy language and with a progression of exercises while taking care to nurture the confidence of his pupils. Follow his line to the letter and you really could go places. But be warned - a simple browse through the book will not on its own work miracles. However, for those with the determination to master O'Brien's methods, there truly does seem to be an enormous amount to gain. (Kirkus UK)

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The World Memory Champion's fully updated memory tips for students of all ages. Dominic O'Brien, eight times World Memory Champion, outlines in simple language the steps you can take to increase your memory power and pass your exams with flying colours. Whether you are at school studying a foreign language or at university revising for an examination toward a degree, How to Pass Exams will show you the easy way to accelerated learning and help you achieve top grades in any subject. In this practical and accessible guide, Dominic O'Brien shares with you the secret of his amazing talents and offers you the key to success in your studies.

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars TOP CLASS INFORMATION, 3 May 2004
By MR J E CURTIS (Nottingham, England United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
I have recently taken an interest in memory and how to use it effectively and this is a very good little book indeed. The trouble with the average memory is that it is not organised e.g. a question comes up in an exam which you know the answer but you cannot remember it, why? Because you do not know where to find it. Simple as that! This book teaches you to mentally file all your revision notes so that you can instantly recall the data at a later date. The book covers everything you need to know including numbers. O'Brian teaches his own version of 'pegging' information only he uses people to represent information which works exceptionally well. He states in his book that many people can recall exactly everything they have done today; what they have had for lunch how long they were waiting at the bus stop etc. So if this can be recalled with ease why cant facts and figures? Simple, because you haven't actually been there. O'Brian teaches you to remember information as if you were on a journey that way you trick your mind to believe you have been there. Sounds strange I know but this stuff realy works! I would recommend this book to anybody even if you are not taking exams, for just under a fiver you can't go wrong. My memory has certainly improved! Anything I file into it stays there!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A godsend!, 10 April 2007
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I am rubbish at exams (I'm 33 so I've sat a few in my lifetime!!) but this booked helped me pass some recent exams that I'd previously failed. I used the tips/tricks and it worked.

Someone feeling cynical will tell me it was just I was more confident the second time round. I disagree; I revised in a different way all because of this book. I've used it since in other areas - such as remembering pupil's names at work etc.

Other books may well have the information I need but I felt this style of writing was good and I have improved my speed reading from this book and this book alone!

Very easy to understand, very easy to use. This book will never leave my bookshelf!
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brings facts to life!!!, 25 April 2003
This book is fantastic for not only revising but also to help exercise the memory. The author provides techniques which bring facts and figures into the third dimention as living breathing beings!!! The style of the book is very easy to read, it is about 250 pages long and it took me about two days to read. In most sections the author sets little memory exercises to demontrate how effective the techniques are. It took me about ten minutes to memorise something I had never actually heard of before and now it is stuck fast in my memory. The exercises do require some effort but it pays off, definately for lazy people!! I would reccomend this book to anybody wanting to improve their momory and concentration. It offers some great revsing tips too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended...
A big thank you to D O'Brien for this book - helped me to pass my law course. Without some of the memory techniques described in this book, I would not have achieved the grade I... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Perry Mcguire

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
This is a very readable book, but the key point is the techniques are brilliant!
Published 14 months ago by James Phillips

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Suitable
I am a big fan of O'Brien's techniques though certainly not many of his books. As well as clearly being a re-hash of all earlier work he has made no attempt to differentiate or... Read more
Published on 6 Jul 2007 by Chris

5.0 out of 5 stars Does exactly what is says on the back!
I suppose it depends why you bought the book in the first place. Other reviewers have said there are better memory books or websites. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2007 by Mark Pendlebury

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide to expanding your memory
I bought this book because I was starting to get worried about my failing memory. Forgetful of names and "facts" in general. Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2007 by L. Anastasiou

2.0 out of 5 stars Ok...but...
Any other memory book (or website) will give you the same techniques mentioned in this book. Some the subject specific advice is fairly good- but not fantastic; a far cry from... Read more
Published on 30 Jul 2006 by O.J.Priestley

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good book

I recently bought this book as my uni exams are looming and I felt a sense of dread about not being about to remember anything. Read more
Published on 13 April 2006 by Candyflower

5.0 out of 5 stars how to pass exams by dominic obrien
very,very good! dominic obrien takes you step by step thorough the book and his techniques. well worth the read if your struggling at school,college or uni this is your book
Published on 16 Feb 2005 by M. A. Schiller

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST THERE IS
In my opinion this is the best book on memory improvement that I've found, I've been studing memory training for few months and I can memorize 155 digits in 5 min, deck of cards... Read more
Published on 27 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Summary
I used to have a copy of this book and having found out about Amazon, I will get another copy. The reason is it quite simply has the fastest methods for learning memorisation... Read more
Published on 10 Jan 1999

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