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Claude Has Changed My Approach to Learning New Things

Claude habits that help me learn faster and smarter

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Frank Andrade
May 14, 2026
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I’ve been using AI to learn new things for over three years now.

I’ve used ChatGPT to explore new topics (especially with voice mode)
I’ve used NotebookLM to learn from my own materials

Then I started using Claude Cowork and my learning habits changed completely.

My approach today looks completely different. I learn faster, I retain more, and I actually do things while I'm learning instead of just consuming information.

In this guide, you’ll learn:

  • How Claude Cowork helps me learn AI faster by doing

  • Why voice dictation beats voice mode for learning

  • The “learning profile” method that turns Claude into a personal tutor

Heads up: this guide covers my approach to learning using Claude. Some of it transfers to other chatbots, some doesn’t. At the end, I'll share when I reach for ChatGPT and NotebookLM for learning (spoiler: each one wins for a different job)

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