In the process of learning foreign languages, one of the important stages is to increase vocabulary. It is important not only to memorize new words, but to retrieve them from memory. There are several methods for memorizing words. The methods presented below are intended for memorizing foreign words, but in general they can also be used to increase the vocabulary of the native language:
Learning words in a column. A fairly common method. Everyone has used it at least once in their life. Its meaning is that a certain amount of words are memorized completely unrelated to each other. The disadvantage of this method is that the translation of words is quickly forgotten. In the future, these words seem familiar, but their translation cannot be reproduced;
The twenty-fifth frame method. This method is mainly used by lazy people who are completely sure that they save time in this way. The meaning of the method is that information is memorized at the subconscious level. But as such, there is no possibility of extracting new words from memory;
Reminders in the form of notes. A simple and quite effective method. It is necessary to take a pack of stickers and write a word on each individual litter, and its translation on the back. Post notes all over the house. Words that are constantly in front of the eyes are better remembered;
Synonym expansion. In the process of learning a foreign language, keep a notebook or notebook in which you write down new words and select synonyms for them. It is better if a whole page is allocated for one synonymous row. If you can’t find a synonym yourself, use a dictionary. Keep your notebook updated with new words. In addition, scroll through it periodically to repeat;
Dictionary work. For teaching a foreign language, it is better to use large dictionaries containing more than 70 thousand words. In them, for each word, a large extensive article is given, reading which you will certainly meet new words. See how they are translated, and so on. In addition, reading the dictionary, you can clearly see the use of the word in the sentence;
Live communication. This is one of the most effective methods for increasing vocabulary. Try to talk to different interlocutors as often as possible. If you build the wrong structures for the first time, it’s okay. In the course of the conversation, you will certainly come across new words, the meaning of which must be immediately clarified.
Everyone chooses the most suitable method for him. For a better effect, it is recommended to combine methods.
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