• 2018 student planner
• planner brand recommendations
• planner vs bullet journal: pros and cons
• how to set up a bullet journal
• setting up a digital bullet journal
• bullet journal spread ideas
• bullet journal decoration hacks
• bullet journal brand recommendations
• whats in my bag
• my favourite stationery
• back to school basic supplies
• how to improve your handwriting
• handwriting font suggestions
• balancing study and work
• desk/workspace essentials
• student finance tips
• 2018 monthly planner printables

• productivity and time management applications
• how to remove distractions
• types of procrastination and how to deal with them
• google chrome new tab options for improved productivity
• 10 small ways to improve your productivity
• applications to block websites
• no distraction writing applications
• 100 days of productivity challenge
• how to focus in class
• how to stick to a schedule
• how to stay alert
• how to build self-discipline
• how to organise for exams
• my after school routine
• how to reduce perfectionist ideas 

• what to do when you’ve tried everything
• how to gain back motivation
• motivational monday printables
• how to stop avoiding studying
• what to do when you feel exhausted before studying
• how I stay motivated
• tips on maintaining motivation
• how to start a studyblr
• how to utilise your studyblr for motivation
• how to set up a studygram
• dealing with competitive people
• how to bounce back from ‘failure’
• how to learn from a lower than expected grade
• how to structure a weekly review
• how to deal with a difficult class
• things to do during holidays/study vacations

• applications for students
• how to take effective class or lecture notes
• how to take notes from a textbook
• how to prepare for exams
• my note-taking method
• my notebook system
• how to write faster
• how to study more effectively
• how to summarise information
• how I organise my binders
• good habits to implement
• how to study (my method)
• how to revise from notes
• how to organise a colour code
• how to memorise information effectively
• how to memorise quotes
• how to use flashcards
• how I reduce waffle and narration in essays
• tips for essay writing
• how to find out where you’re going wrong
• how I prepare to study
• different ways to study
• how to study during the semester
• how to annotate a book/novel/etc
• how to get ahead in school
• how to break up a large textbook
• studying as a visual learner
• how to practice and present a speech
• mindmapping apps and extensions
• how to deal with online classes
• how to study a language
• how to study maths
• how to improve group assessments/projects

• how to improve your sleep schedule
• how to wake up earlier
• how to study when sick
• over-coming self doubt
• dealing with stress
• how to balance studying and anxiety
• how to balance studying and depression
• apps that help with depression
• ways to reward your productivity
• my favourite tv shows
• my favourite podcasts
• ways to use empty notebooks
• how to be more sociable
• tips for getting a job
• advice for the first day
• things (personal, academic, etc) to do every week

• 2018 monthly planner printables
• 2018 student printables (includes 2018 overview + calendar, daily + weekly + monthly planner, 30 habit tracker, class overview and timed worklog)
• weekly study schedule
• weekly planner
• weekend planner
• daily planner
• assessment planner
• subject to do list planner
• study session planner
• exam revision printable pack (includes revision checklist, formulas + definitions sheet, essay + project planner, weekly schedule)
• note-taking printables (includes dotted, grid, lined, cornell method)
• organic chemistry printable
• literary techniques and devices sheet
• 100 days of productivity tracker printable 
• ultimate student organiser pack
• study and revision pack
• 2018 student planner
• 2018 weekly planner
• pomodoro tracker
• grade and assessment planner pack
• essay guide and planner pack
• productivity planner
• student reading journal printable
• student finance planner
• goal and habit planner
• customisable weekly study planner

• Learn Your Roots: The English language is composed of a ton of Latin and Greek elements! By learning what certain Latin and Greek roots mean, you can decipher English words that you don’t know!
• Read Some Books: Yes, it’s that simple! The more you read, the more words you’ll be exposed to! You can use your context clues (or use the Latin and Greek roots method mentioned above) to figure out the meanings of words you don’t know, or you can even just look them up right then and there using a dictionary! 
• Keep a Journal: Keep a word journal and fill it with new words you learm or come across! You can even divide them up by parts of speech or alphabetically! By keeping a journal, you can go back and study them so you won’t forget all the new ones you’ve learned!
• Word a Day: Set a goal of learning a word a day (or more if you’re feeling really motivated and this is realistic for you), and try to stick to it! You can even write each word in your word journal mentioned above!

• Walnuts
• Blackberries
• Blueberries
• Cherries
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Dark Leafy Greens
• Chia Seeds
• Avocadoes
• Coconut Oil
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Fish, Seaweed, Algae, etc.)

• Vocabulary.com - This site offers numerous helpful tools for expanding your vocabulary. “The Challenge” is a game where you answer different types of comprehension questions, and if you get them correct your score increases! You can also search or input words that you would like to add to your “Start Learning List”, and “The Challenge” will make sure to incorporate them into the game. There are many other neat features, but I won’t spoil them all! 
• Dictionary.com - This site is not only a dictionary, but it also contains features such as “Word of the Day”, articles about word facts, articles displayed in slideshow format, games, and just a variety of fun facts and trivia pertaining to all things words.
• Lingro - Just type in a website address on the Lingro website and it instantly turns the website into a clickable dictionary that translates text in 12 languages and displays the word’s definition(s)!
• Confusing Words - This site contains a collection of 3210 words that are found to be confusing! The words are grouped according to the way they are most often confused or misused.
• Just the Word - This site is actually really cool for helping with not only your vocabulary but your diction when writing as well! It’s basically like a thesaurus, but it can also give you better alternatives for not just words, but phrases too! 
• Lexipedia - Okay now this site is for those of you who love mind maps! It basically creates a color-coded mind map based off of any word you search. It will branch them based on parts of speech, synonyms, fuzzynyms, and antonyms! 
• Wordnik - This online dictionary gives definitions from multiple sources so that you can see as many different takes on its meaning as possible. It also has the essential word of the day feature along with some trivia!
• Vocab Grabber - Basically you paste a block of text and it generates lists of words based on their importance in the text and shows you how they are used in context. Select any word and it will show you its Visual Thesaurus map along with definitions and examples!
• Snappy Words - Another interactive site for those of you who love mind maps and visuals! It creates a color-coded/arrow-coded map that helps you find the meaning of words and also see what words are associated with your particular target word.
• WordThink - This site is actually pretty neat! It centers around a “Word of the Day” concept, but instead of exposing you to obscure, rarely used words, it provides you with words that you can, and most likely will, use in everyday conversations.
• Shahi - Shahi is a site geared toward visual learners! It is a visual dictionary that provides the meanings of the word and also numerous images of that word from various search engines.
• YourDictionary - This is another dictionary site, however, this one only provides simple definitions without all the extra mumbo jumbo. It also contains a thesaurus, the word used in quotes, and the ability to create your own word list to study.
• Wordle - Wordle is just a fun little site that creates customizable word clouds for you based on the frequency they appear in your pasted text!

• Free Rice 2.0 - This is one of my all time favorite games just because it’s such a wonderful idea. You answer vocabulary questions and for every correct answer they will donate 10 grains of rice! It might not seem like much, but the more you play, the more it adds up!
• Knoword - This game is a ton of fun! Basically, it gives you a definition and the first letter of the word, and you have to guess it before the time runs out!
• VocabSushi - Sort of like Free Rice, except the questions are all comprehension based, and you can find out your rank amongst others and vocabulary level!
• The Problem Site - Just a ton of free word games! 
• Wordplays - Even more word games!

• Vocabulary.com - Basically the site conveniently in the form of a mobile app! 
• Dictionary.com - Basically the site conveniently in the form of a mobile app!
• Word to Word - A fun word association game!
• Cultiwords - A fun game to help with long-term memory storage of new vocabulary!
• SAT Vocab - A series of games centered on increasing SAT, PSAT, and GRE vocabulary!
• GRE Vocabulary Flashcards - For those who learn better through flashcards!
• Vocab Genius - Another great app for those who love flashcards!
• Word a Day - Perfect for those visual and auditory learners! 

• Verbal Advantage: 10 Steps to a Powerful Vocabulary
• Merriam-Webster’s Vocabulary Builder
• 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary
• 1100 Words You Need to Know
• How to Build a Better Vocabulary
• Word Power Made Easy: The Complete Handbook for Building a Superior Vocabulary

• Now that I’m on a study break like most of us, it’s time to get stuck into Japanese more consistently, particularly kanji combos!
• Worked from home in the afternoon on minor website updates.
• Furbaby walk and jog in the afternoon.

Two essays to do in three weeks. Send help. And caffeine. 

firstly, feel free to request more french masterposts.  flirting in french; god, how i would love to be smooth in any language. seriously, if i could neal caffrey my way through france, that would be great. so, this is a masterpost on how to flirt in french. - i’d like to think this is pretty important - as this is part of socializing in any language. flirtation is a very different thing than “picking up.” picking up is a kind of hunting game with a very pointed and invariable goal: to be making out as soon as possible! think barney from how i met your mother challenge accepted. flirtation, at least in france, is a totally different thing. it’s a different culture, a different lifestyle. it’s a way of being in everyday life, and unlike picking up, it has no defined goal. sometimes the french flirt because it’s just delightful to do so. think salt to pepper relationship. allowing each one to check, and at different levels, if he or she still has some charm operating. 

i would say that simple is always best: merely walk up to your chosen girl or guy and say je vous trouve absolument charmante (I find you absolutely charming / beautiful. be classy and to the point. with that and mind, read on! let’s learn some classic phrases to become a regular femme fatale, shall we?

so; why flirt in french?

• well, french is a sexy language. not going to lie. 
• it’s the planet’s most-hyped language of love.
• reaching that level of fluency feels amazing.
• it gives you that confidence. social confidence.
• becoming a smooth talker feels nice. i want to be one, anyway. 
• tired of searching for love in english? 

french learning and french flirting 

• let’s face it: in france, (or in any country for that matter), nobody speaks like a textbook, the president, or a language learning site (i’m looking at you, duolingo). it’s great for memorizing the fundamentals, but lacks that extra step that stands between you and complete fluency. 
• flirting is part of socializing - and linguistically (i don’t know, it helped with me) it improves retention. it’s also just interesting to learn! 
• flirting is just well.. fun. even if it doesn’t go anywhere.
• a bit of verbal charm isn’t always necessary : but in my opinion, it helps you sound more natural / at ease / friendly. 
• i somewhat lack verbal charm (i’m very, very awkward in social situations) so i probably need this masterpost as much as anyone else (: 

the classics: make love last.  this is based upon what i’ve heard at school / restaurants / bars.  okay fine: it’s based on the movies i’ve watched too. 

• j’ai envie de t’embrasser / embrasse-moi - kiss me.. annouce it - make your intentions known! ‘i’d like to kiss you’ - okay, you could just kiss someone instead of letting them know. but i don’t know.. there’s something romantic about it? best with a longing, meaningful stare. 
• je t’aime: i’m pretty sure we all know this one. best with someone you care deeply for, i wouldn’t say this on a first date - but if you’re the direct type : this can help you get from a to z pretty quickly. 

the simple compliments: short and sweet using these with a flirty look / tone of voice (as i’ve seen amongst my friends) can do wonders. play with your expression while practicing these: it makes a difference, trust me. you can begin with (oh putain) to make it sound authentic. it’s not (really) a ‘swear word’ and people use it often. best used in an informal setting. example: putain, t’es toujours canon toi ou quoi? you can also add trop ( = too). example: trop belle, trop mignon(ne). you can also add tellement ( = so) example: t’es tellement belle! you can also add si ( = so) example: t’es si mignonne. you can also use grave ( = totally) example: t’es grave belle. 

• t’es mignon(ne).
• t’es belle (/beau), toi. 
• t’es canon. ( = you’re smoking hot). 
• t’es con(ne). ( = you’re an idiot) - i’ve seen this used a lot flirtatiously.
• t’es drôle. ( = you’re funny)
• t’es magnifique. 
• t’es charmant(e). 
• t'es coquin / coquine! ( = you’re such a tease.)

the ‘social and the flirty’  inspired by my class facebook chat and group. some of them are direct quotes (: these can be used as compliments / or flirtatiously. depends on your relationship with the person you’re giving them to. 

• cette beauté chaton, tu m’ éblouie. ( = you dazzle me with your beauty.)
• une beauté divine. ( = a divine beauty or: you’re so divine.)
• ouloulouloulouloulou. ( = you really have to hear this one.)
• tu brilles de mille feux.
• j'te pécho. ( = like the equivalent of ‘to pick up someone’ in english). 
• bg, or beau / belle gosse ( = hot guy, hot girl). 
• une petite merveille. ( = a wonder, someone to be marveled at). 
• une bombe. ( = bombshell, someone pretty - same thing as ‘belle gosse’.)
• le petit côté mystérieux femme fatale je kiffe. - je kiffe means i like. 
• la beauté à l état pur ( = beauty at its purest form). 
• dingue! ( = crazy, as in crazy beautiful). 
• j'ai pas les mots.( = i have no words). 
• wahhh, la classe! ( = classy!)
• c’est fou, tant de beauté ( = you’re so beautiful, it’s crazy.)

• t’as d’beaux yeux, tu sais? the phrase ‘you’ve got beautiful eyes’ pretty much works in any language (though, i think it sounds extra gorgeous in french). the phrase actually comes from a french film called le quai des brumes. fair warning: this is an extreme cliché, : it’s basically the english equivalent of do you come here often? it can be said ironically, if you’re not the cliché type. best with a wink and a devilish smile (; 
• je peux t’offrir / vous (formal) une verre ? : can i buy you a drink?
• vous êtes célibataire ? mais comment est-ce possible ? - you’re single? but how’s that possible? 
• vous venez souvent ici ? - do you come here often? ha, classic.  a phrase that transcends cultural barriers: “ the sentence could be followed up by complaints — about the bartender, about the clients or about how the bar isn’t as good as it used to be. a french tradition is râler, a sort of complaining. finding things to complain about is a way that many french people choose to bond with new acquaintances. this is not true of anyone.
• t’as une miette (you’ve got a crumb) as you pretend to stroke something off of someone’s face, first with your fingers, then with your lips.
• tu m’excites ! ( = you turn me on.)
• “j’ai une première édition de ‘à la recherche du temps perdu.’ tu veux le voir ?” -  i have the first edition of “in search of lost time. (written by proust). do you want to see it?” in france (for me, at least) cultural knowledge is sexy. in America, we often ask if you’d like a nightcap. choose something cultural and intellectual in france, and you’re far more likely to get a oui.
• je veux te revoir. ( = i want to see you again.) 
• alors, ça roule? ( = how you doin’ - joey, friends.)
• excuse-moi. est-ce que t’embrasses les inconnus ? non ? donc, je me présente. excuse me, do you kiss strangers? No? then let me introduce myself.
• excuse-moi, j'ai perdu mon numero de téléphone. est-ce que je peux t'emprunter le tien?“ excuse me, i seem to have lost my phone number. could I borrow yours?