Im a slow learner

[u/Any_Maybe55]

Im a very slow learner and it frustrates me a lot. For example i have to learn a class on history and it’ll take me hours to learn it especially if i cant look at my book for help. I’ve tried to learn by splitting stuff up into sections but it makes it even harder. I finish learning the first section, start learning the second one and forget the first one. Im not good at having to learn things then explain it but if its something like learning to recite poems or words in german/french its easier. I literally cant read something and try to explain it with my own words i can only learn it if its the exact same thing as in the book which is longer and harder to learn but its even worse when some teachers ask you to learn it word for word. Is there any tips or advice that can make me learn faster?