I made a general estimation:
8 hours sleep
2-3 comprised of meal times
7-8 hours spent preparing for school, travelling, and being at school
Leaving about 7-8 hours, the majority of which will probably taken up by academic pursuits
How are you even able to get away with carry a set of notes into an examination hall in full view of everyone, and yet not have anyone notice that you had been reading them. I find this very hard to believe.
I'm pretty sure the Asians learnt 'hello' a long time ago. You think just because you don't live in a predominantly English speaking country that you wouldn't know the basics?
Re: Recommended Texbooks/Study Guides?
Study Guides should be used for revision/review of work. They should not be used for actually attempting to learn the content.