To get the hang of it
B2To learn how to do something.
To hit the books
B2To study hard.
To be on the ball
B2To be alert and quick-witted.
A steep learning curve
B2A subject that is difficult to learn.
To brush up on
B2To review something already learned.
To cram for
B2To study intensively for a short period.
To fall behind
B2To fail to keep up with the rest.
To keep up with
B2To maintain the same pace as others.
To be in over one's head
B2To be unable to cope with a task.
To get a grip on
B2To understand or control something.
To broaden one's horizons
B2To expand one's knowledge and experience.
To learn the ropes
B2To learn the basics of something.
To take notes
B2To write down important information.
To be well-versed in
B2To have a good knowledge of something.
To expand on
B2To provide more detail or explanation.
To delve into
B2To investigate or explore something in detail.
To grasp the implications
B2To understand the meaning or significance of something.
To get to grips with
B2To thoroughly understand or come to terms with something.
To pick up
B2To learn something easily and quickly.
To go over
B2To review or examine something again.
To put one's mind to it
B2To concentrate one's effort and attention to something.
To get through
B2To complete or overcome a difficult task.
To delve into
C1To examine something thoroughly and in detail.
To shed light on
C1To clarify or illuminate a subject.