Hi everyone, Clem here.
It's been a while again since our last post - as we have mentioned previously the application process for the knowledge is quite long winded but I'm pleased to say that we've now been accepted into the process and can begin!
Our blue book arrived in the post a few days ago, packed with all 320 runs as well as a suprising amount of information to help us learn the routes properly and be able to recount them in the correct manner during an appearance. Routes must be relayed in quite a basic fasion, (eg "Left Kingsway, Right High Holborn, Set down on Left.") which brings me my first enquiry - how do you describe a roundabout? "Second exit" etc doesn't seem to sit right.
We've also purchased a kind of Knowledge starter kit from Knowledge Point (a knowledge school), which includes a gigantic map of the 6 mile radius centered around Charing Cross, a detailed overview of the first 80 runs and points, and an audio guide to ensure you can pronounce road names correctly and to help you prepare for appearances.
We're approaching our initial learning with a sense of both excitement and trepidation. The sheer amount of things to learn is daunting at best but I'm hoping that once we settle into a learning technique the path ahead will be clearer. Our first run begins in the next few dsys, so fingers crossed!
Sunday, 13 January 2013
Monday, 7 January 2013
Knowledge Point
Clemmys application came back successful, and he recieved the welcome pack etc. So we can now begin The Knowledge!
I havent actually applied yet, and my medical examination I did have, expires this month. But I'm not as confident about the whole thing, so I want to start learning before applying, I cant see the harm in this? I have no criminal record, poor health or driving convictions. So if it goes really well I could apply in a few months and we should remain at the same stage as there is a maximum of 2 years before the first test. The more I read about how difficult it is, the more scary and impossible it feels. Although Clemmy is feeling quite confident so hopefully his enthusiasm is catching because I am anything but confident and I haven't even touched a map yet!
So we have an introduction guide and a list of runs. What now?
After reading other blogs and forums we realised we need to have some sort of organisation to the learning and most people opt to follow a Knowledge Schools way of learning. Having looked at the 2 main learning styles for The Knowledge both WizAnn and Knowledge Point we decided that they both seemed equally successful and simple to follow, but we both felt more comfortable with Knowledge Point. Learning the points as you go along, with the runs feels better.
We have ordered a large laminated map of london, a smaller map, the first 80 runs and a couple of other bits (we need all the help we can get). They should arrive in a few days.
It still all looks very daunting, but I think we just need to start, its supposed to all make a lot more sense as you go along.. I hope this is true. As soon as our equipement arrives we will make a start on
RUN 1: Manor House Station N4 to Gibson Square N1
We will let you know how we get on...
Roxie
I havent actually applied yet, and my medical examination I did have, expires this month. But I'm not as confident about the whole thing, so I want to start learning before applying, I cant see the harm in this? I have no criminal record, poor health or driving convictions. So if it goes really well I could apply in a few months and we should remain at the same stage as there is a maximum of 2 years before the first test. The more I read about how difficult it is, the more scary and impossible it feels. Although Clemmy is feeling quite confident so hopefully his enthusiasm is catching because I am anything but confident and I haven't even touched a map yet!
So we have an introduction guide and a list of runs. What now?
After reading other blogs and forums we realised we need to have some sort of organisation to the learning and most people opt to follow a Knowledge Schools way of learning. Having looked at the 2 main learning styles for The Knowledge both WizAnn and Knowledge Point we decided that they both seemed equally successful and simple to follow, but we both felt more comfortable with Knowledge Point. Learning the points as you go along, with the runs feels better.
We have ordered a large laminated map of london, a smaller map, the first 80 runs and a couple of other bits (we need all the help we can get). They should arrive in a few days.
It still all looks very daunting, but I think we just need to start, its supposed to all make a lot more sense as you go along.. I hope this is true. As soon as our equipement arrives we will make a start on
RUN 1: Manor House Station N4 to Gibson Square N1
We will let you know how we get on...
Roxie
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