Turn your mind to something
To start thinking about or paying attention to something.
Bewildered
To feel very confused or puzzled.
Articulate
To express your thoughts or ideas clearly and effectively.
Have a gift/be gifted at something
To be naturally very good at something.
Grasp
to understand something clearly.
Be a nerd
Someone who is very interested in academic or technical subjects, often seen as a bit socially awkward.
Recognise
To know or identify something because you have seen or experienced it before.
Child prodigy
A young person who is extremely talented or intelligent for their age.
Genius
A person with extraordinary intelligence or ability.
Baffle
To completely confuse someone.
Fazed
To be surprised or worried, but trying to stay calm.
Recall
To remember something from the past.
Let your mind wander:
To think about different things without focusing on anything specific.
Get your words straight
To organize your thoughts so that you can express them clearly.
Memorise
To learn something so that you remember it exactly.