must be quiet;
	must be well-lit to avoid eye-fatigue;
	must be free from distractions by family, friends, TV, music, cell phones etc. - put a sign up that says "Do not bother me until X o'clock!";
	must have a desk/table large enough for your notebook, textbook, revision sheets, calc, pens, pencils, ruler, etc., etc.

Don't forget to have a few perks such as tea or milk and cookies while you study.

1. Using both your textbook and your  notebook, read through one topic in a subject.
2. As you read, keep a list of all important words, terms, concepts and phrases that you need to know to explain the topic - leave a space or two after each to give you room to write.
3. Repeat this for each topic.
4. Now, close your books. go back to the first topic and begin writing everything you know about each word or phrase you have written down. You must include examples and diagrams when ever needed.
5. Don't just write - include small diagrams and sketches to understand visual relationships.
Keyword Lists are especially helpful to EFL students for developing vocabulary.

1. With both your notebook and your textbook open on your desk, read through them and summarise the notes for a single topic onto 2 or 3 sheets of paper. You must include examples and small sketch diagrams to help learn visuals.
2. Once you have finished the notes for a course, summarise each topic again by condensing your notes onto 1 or 2 sheets.

1. Read thorugh your notes on one topic using both your notebook and your textbook.
Close your books!
2. Write everything you remember about that topic in a logical order. Include small sketch diagrams where ever needed.
3. Check what you have written against your notebook and textbook to ensure it is correct
4. Add anything you missed.
5. Repeat this for each topic in a course.

B. QUIZ each other on the keywords and how they relate