English Vocabulary Words- Key to the Top
The first day you learn 100 new words. But the next day you realize that you forgot what most of them mean. And when you try to talk with them...you can't recall the words. You are frustrated of course. This isn't so much fun any more.
You study your list of new words again. But by time you get to the end...you no longer remember the words from the beginning. You throw your list on the ground and stomp off to watch TV. You know it won't help you reach your goals...but at least you don't have to think much.
Try to review more words
Learning one million words is great if you want to become a walking dictionary, however, it will not do you any good if you don't know how to use them correctly. It's much better to have smaller vocabulary of 1000 commonly used words that you can use to express yourself effectively. So, make sure you learn words deeply and activate them so that they are on the tip of your tongue when you need them. Focus on reviewing your vocabulary frequently and often...as you add in new words and develop your vocabulary.
Scientific research published by Herman Ebbinghaus has revealed that we forget more than half of what we learn within 20 minutes. The same research reveals that information reviewed on a frequent basis is retained for much longer time. Since most English students only study the language once a week twice a week...they have more time to 'forget' things. So, instead of studying once a week for a couple of hours...study everyday even if it's only for 15 minutes. This will allow you to recall your words more easily, develop positive habits, and recall words when you need them.
Try to recall your vocabulary at every opportunity.
Recall the words that you are learning at every opportunity. Look for them while you are reading. Listen to pod casts where you think you might hear them. And think them in your own head as often as you can. I highly recommend the use of mini-stories to recycle the words through the use of mini-stories. It's really simple actually. Whenever you learn a few new words, try to make up a crazy story where you use those words often. Then tell the story to everyone you can. It works great because you are putting the words inside a context that is easy to for you to remember.
Make sure that you are using your new vocabulary as much as possible. Look for opportunities to use that new word. If you are learning about tools, then go to the hardware store and ask the salesman questions about them. Ask him how much that new hammer costs...or how much time that new chainsaw will save you.
Author: carmen
