So you have discovered that one of the quickest ways to learn new vocabulary in English is to read, read, read. I have also discussed what to do with the new word when you want to remember it and use it correctly. Here are 5 tips for recording your words so you can remember them and learn to use them correctly:
1. Flashcards – these are about the size of a business card and you can easily flick through the cards when you are on the train or lying around. Put the new word on the front and sentences using the new word on the back.
2. Audio – use your phone recording application and record the words and sentences, then listen each day.
3. Computer application such as slideshare, slideshow or simply use Ctrl – PrtSc to take a screen shot that you can save and then flick through at the end of the week or when you have some spare time.
4. Social Networking Sites – use your new word in your site as a post or message for others to see
5. Photo/video – take a photo/shot of the word and the sentence it is used in e.g signs, billboards, magazine or newspaper titles, messages on T-shirts
You can just about record anything these days so use your imagination. The key is to record a new word in the context or situation that it is being used so you know how to use it correctly. You can also find out how most new words sound by going to freedictionary.com. Click here to listen to the word “eccentric” and find useful information including synonyms for the word used in natural English like strange, weird, bizarre, abnormal, queer.
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I think I will try to recommend this post to my friends and family, cuz it’s really helpful.