Ten tips to Build English
Vocabulary
By Heather Daigle |
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Feeling
overwhelmed trying to memorize so many vocabulary words? It doesn't need to be
a daunting task! Check out these top strategies and practical pointers that can
help you build your word power!
Connect:
It's easier to memorize words based on a common theme. Make your own
connections between words and possibly organize them in a spider
Write:
Practically using vocabulary can help it stick in your mind. Write sentences
with new vocabulary words or compose a story using a group of words or
expressions.
Draw:
Expose the artist in you by drawing pictures related to the words you study.
Your drawings can help trigger your memory in the future.
Act:
Get your moves on by acting out words and expressions you learn. Or, imagine
and act out a situation where you would need to use them.
Create:
Design flashcards in English and study them in your spare time. Each week make
new ones, but continue to review all of them.
Associate:
Assign different colors to different words. This association will help you
recall vocabulary later.
Listen:
Think about other words which sound similar to the words you're learning,
especially complex words. Associate the other words with this new word to help
you remember the pronunciation.
Choose:
Remember that topics that interest you will be easier to learn. Therefore,
carefully select words that you will find useful or interesting. Even the
process of making the choice is a memory aid!
Limit:
Don't try to memorize the dictionary in a day! Limit yourself to 15 words per
day, and you'll gain confidence instead of feeling overwhelmed.
Observe:
Keep an eye out for the words you're studying when reading or listening to
English.
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