When learning a foreign language, it is very important to constantly replenish your vocabulary - memorize new and new words in English. However, not everyone succeeds in doing this. We offer you seven tips to help you remember new words in English more effectively.
Build Associative Networks
Our brains take what we read and convert it into images, ideas, and feelings, and then form connections between the new information and what we already know. This is how memorization happens - the new is combined with the old.
Imagine a tree. Isn't it easier to see a large spreading tree with many branches and leaves than a small tree with a few branches? The same is true for the brain. When you connect a new word or concept with something you already know, it's easier for your brain to find it and remember it at the right time.
How to do it? Very simple. Draw a network of concepts. Take what you want to remember (word, idea, sentence) and write it in the center of the paper. Then draw lines from it in all directions, like a web.
At the end of each line, write down any English words or even draw pictures that come to your mind when you think of the word written in the center. It doesn't matter what the associations are, just write down whatever you come up with.
It will only take a couple of minutes, and now all the words or concepts will be interconnected in your brain. If you see or hear one of them, it will be easier for you to remember the others.
To make it work even better, say how this or that word in English is related to others. The more often you do this, the more connections are formed. And the more connections, the easier it is for your brain to “see” the word you want to remember.
Memorize phrases (phrases)
Remembering a word is important, but English, like any other language, is not just a set of concepts, it is a tool that people use to communicate and express their thoughts. Find examples of how a particular word is used in the text.
Write down not only the word itself, but also neighboring ones. For example, if you need to remember the English word "arrogant" (arrogant), you can write: "the tall, arrogant man" (tall arrogant man).
This will help you remember that "arrogant" is an adjective used to describe people. Then try three complete sentences to practice using it.
Use Pictures
Draw small pictures to remember the meaning of the word. Can't draw? Don't worry, it's even better. Our brain receives so much monotonous information that a strange picture is a kind of surprise, and we always remember surprises.
Our brain is better at reading visual information. Draw a funny picture illustrating the meaning of a word and you will remember it much faster.
Make up stories
English learners often complain that there are too many new words and they are hard to remember. There is one trick that you can use to quickly learn words. Make up any, even a ridiculous story, in which all the words in English are involved. Imagine it in detail.
We easily remember stories, especially strange ones, if we can recreate them in our imagination. Feel free to combine words in fun and awkward ways. Let's say you need to memorize the following 20 English words:
shoes, piano, tree, pencil, bird, bus, books, driver, dog, pizza, flower, door, TV set, spoons, chair, jump, dance, throw, computer, stone
(shoes, piano, wood, pencil, bird, bus, books, driver, dog, pizza, flower, door, TV, spoons, armchair, jump, dance, throw, computer, stone)
You can make something like this out of them. incredible story:
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There is a piano wearing shoes and sitting in a tree. The tree is strange because someone has stuck a giant pencil through it. On the pencil a bird is sitting and watching a bus full of people reading books. Even the driver is reading a book which is bad because he isn't paying attention to driving. So, he hits a dog that is eating a pizza in the middle of the road and kills it. The driver digs a hole and buries the dog in it and then puts a flower on it. He notices that there is a door in the dog's grave and opens it. Inside he can see a TV set with 2 spoons for antennas on top of it. No-one is watching the TV set because they are all watching the chair. Why? - Because the chair is jumping and dancing and throwing stones at the computer. |
The piano sits on a tree in shoes. The tree looks strange because someone pierced it with a huge pencil. A bird sits on a pencil and looks at the bus, full of people reading books. Even the driver reads the book, which is bad because he doesn't pay attention to the road. So he hits a dog that was eating pizza in the middle of the road to death. The driver digs a hole and buries the dog, then places a flower on top. He notices that there is a door in the dog's grave and opens it. Inside, he sees a TV with two spoons on top that act as antennas. Nobody watches TV because everyone is looking at the armchair. Why? Because the chair is jumping and dancing and throwing rocks at the computer. |
Try it. You will be surprised!
Remember opposites
Remember in pairs words with opposite meanings (antonyms) and words with similar meanings (synonyms). For example, remember the pairs angry/happy and angry/cross at the same time. We remember similar and opposite things faster, as the brain creates connections between them.
Parse the word by composition
Use roots, prefixes and suffixes to guess what a word means.
For example: even if you are unfamiliar with the word "microbiology", you can guess what it means. First, take a look at the "micro" prefix. "Micro" means something very small. You may know that the "-logy" part means science, the study of something.
So, we can already say that it is about learning something small. Also, you may remember that "bio" means life, living beings. Thus, we can conclude that "microbiology" is the science of microscopic living organisms.
If you make a list of common prefixes (un-, dis-, con-, micro-, etc.) and suffixes (-able, -ly, -ent, -tion, -ive, etc.) and remember what they mean, you can guess the meaning of new words for you in English.
The main thing is time
Psychologists who study memory processes claim that there are good way memorize things quickly and for a long time. Use a new word as soon as you know it. Then use it after 10 minutes. Then an hour later. Then the next day. Then a week later.
After that, you will hardly have to make an effort to remember it - the new vocabulary will remain with you forever.
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Do you have trouble remembering English words and expressions? Do you find it difficult to remember idiomatic and slang expressions? Are you in constant struggle with grammar rules?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you are not alone: most people who study are faced with such problems.
Even native speakers have a hard time remembering how to spell a particular word, because often there is no direct connection between the spelling of a word in English and its pronunciation.
The secret to remembering new words and their spelling - for both native and non-native speakers - is to develop a good memory. If you are one of those people with poor memory, read on.
This article will explain a few techniques to help you memorize words and grammar in a much easier way.
First of all, you need to understand how memory works.
So how does memory work?
Our memory stores information. As soon as we see, hear, smell, taste or touch something, our memory puts this data in a certain place.
In some cases, however, when we need to extract this information, we cannot find it. Sometimes, even when we are trying to remember something, this piece of information simply cannot be "taken out" from its proper place in our memory.
Can I improve my memory?
Yes! You can use auxiliary tools - mnemonics.
These include pictures, sounds, rhymes, or acronyms that link to a word, expression, or spelling that is difficult to remember.
Imagine: the sea after a storm with parts floating in it and debris from a wrecked boat, algae and other debris floating aimlessly on the surface.
This is what happens to poorly organized memory. It is difficult to find anything in such a huge heap of disordered information.
Now imagine a port or harbor where each boat is anchored or docked in the correct spot. Everything is organized and in its place.
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The picture is a little unrealistic, but hopefully it will help you imagine what a well-organized memory looks like. Following this analogy, a mnemonic is an anchor that fixes a piece of information in a certain place, preventing it from “drown”.
Let's look at a few different ways using such "memory anchors" for language learning.
Using mnemonics to memorize the spelling of words
Spelling mnemonics are used by both native speakers and learners of the language, because it is very easy to get confused in the spelling of English words. If you can't remember how a particular word is spelled, create a mnemonic link to something that will help you remember.
Here is a great example: many people are not sure about the correct spelling of the word "vacuum" (vacuum cleaner). They know that there should be a double letter in the middle, but which one, "c" or "u"? The following video presents a wonderful mnemonics designed to help with this:
Hear, here! How to memorize English homophones
weather or whether? Hear or here? There, their, or they're?
It is especially difficult to remember the spelling of words that sound the same but have different meanings. And again, mnemonics to help us!
For example, you confuse the words compl i ment and compl e ment . There is a mnemonic that allows you to understand the difference between these words. Let's take a look at it and you'll never have a problem with those two homophones again.
Compliment is translated as "compliment", "praise". This is an expression of delight, admiration.
He told her he admired her music, and she returned the compliment by saying that she was a fan of his poetry. He told her that he loved her music, and she complimented him by saying that she was a fan of his poetry.
Complement, on the other hand, is something that complements or enhances - a complement.
The necklace was a perfect complement for her dress. The necklace was the perfect complement to her dress.
Both words can be both verbs and nouns. Also, both can have other meanings, depending on the context, but these meanings are the most important.
The difference in spelling between these words is that the word compl e ment has an e in the middle, and compl i ment- i. For those who are fluent in Russian spelling, there will not be much difficulty here, since we also write the word compliment through and. But what if you get confused with the Russian language too? How then to remember how each of the words is spelled correctly.
Here's a mnemonic for you: antonym compl i ment- i nsult (insult). Stroke starts with i, so compl i ment in the middle is also a letter i .
When one thing complements another (one thing complements another), it improves it in some way (enhances). Enhance starts with the letter e, so just remember the phrase: if one thing enhances another, it complements it- and you will remember the letter e in the middle of the word.
A barefoot bear drinks beer
Another way to memorize words that have the same sound and pronunciation is to create a mnemonic sentence that includes all the words you are trying to remember.
This sentence should make some sense and be simple enough to visualize and remember. For example: A barefoot bear drinks beer . The sentence is a little silly, but it is well remembered and helps to learn the difference between homophones.
Idioms and slang expressions
A picture expressing a literal interpretation of an idiom can be an excellent mnemonic.
For example, in order for the value of the expression " to be all ears” stuck in your memory, imagine a person with large elephant ears facing you. Such an image will help you remember the meaning and the main idea of this idiom.
What do people use to hear? Ears, of course. So, if a person has big ears, it means that he listens carefully to what you say.
By the way, how do you like such a literal image of the phrase to be all ears?
Now you may remember this expression forever. I hope you are not reading this article at night, as there may be some trouble.
What about grammar?
If the grammar structure of English language different from your native language, understanding the logic behind the "alien" grammatical concepts can be difficult.
Learning grammar rules can take a lot of time and effort before you really master them.
Mastery means that you feel completely confident in this and use the grammar rules 100% correctly.
Look at 4 rules that will help you understand these very “alien” grammar rules. Perhaps they will remind you of your own experience.
- I read the rules and read/see/hear examples of their use. I understand the meaning (or at least I think I do). The rule makes sense. More or less…
- I begin to do the exercises, and now I realize that I do not quite understand them. I need to see/hear/read a few more examples before I start applying them myself.
- Now I understand the idea, but there are so many expressions! I hear native speakers misuse this concept. Are they just wrong, or is there something that neither my textbook nor my teacher has told me yet?
- Now I know (I hope) how to use this part of the grammar. I can use it correctly and I know several different occasions when it needs to be applied. Now I own these rules.
A very important question arises: is it possible to skip one or two steps in this process?
Answer: Yes. It's difficult, but possible.
How to use mnemonics for grammar
It is important to be able to visualize (imagine) a new concept; mental image will help you understand and remember it.
Here is an example. Slavic languages do not have auxiliary verbs for the perfect tense (I have read the book) or for a long time (I am reading the book).
If we draw an analogy with English, in Russian, for example, there is no difference in the sentences “I read" and "I am reading" (in both cases - "I read"), since we understand the difference from the context. But there are no differences in the forms of the verb.
To comprehend for us, Russians, the difference between a simple present and a simple perfect tense in English, one should try to present two pictures.
For repetitive actions (for example, present simple: "I read every day" [I read every day]) imagine a kangaroo jumping up and down the calendar: I read Monday (jump), Tuesday (jump), Wednesday (jump) and so on.
Well, or such a mnemonic for the phrase "I read every day"
For actions that are happening right now (for example, Present Continuous: “I am reading”), you can imagine a river in front of you, filled with words and phrases. You are sitting on the bank of a river, the text floats past from left to right, illustrating that the reading process is happening right now.
At first, the difference between these two activities can seem like a lot of confusion - one is repetitive and generic, while the other is unfolding right now in front of you.
But the pictures definitely help visualize the difference and eventually internalize it as well.
And another grammatical example
Let's look at another example of a complex grammatical concept: stative verbs.
These are verbs that are usually not used in continuous forms, even when we are talking about temporary situations or states. Have you ever been confused by the logic of state verbs? How can one and the same verb designate both a phenomenon and an action in the same situation?
Example: compare “The girl is smelling the rose” and "The rose smells good" .
How can we know if it's an action verb (and then we can use the Present Continuous) or a state verb (then we can't use the Present Continuous)? Visualization will help us again.
Imagine every tiny step in this process: you are a girl, you take a flower in your hands, bring it to your nose and calmly inhale the refined scent of a rose. Where is the action here?
I hope you see the action and understand that, in fact, in this case, the action is associated with this whole process.
Now imagine that you are a rose.
What are you doing? What is your action? If you think about it for a couple of seconds, it becomes clear that the flower does not perform any action.
Let's look at a couple more examples:
The cook is tasting the soup. The soup tastes good. (The cook tries the soup. The soup is delicious.)
I'm feeling your forehead. Your forehead feels really hot. Are you sick? (I can feel your forehead. Your forehead is very hot. Are you sick?)
Can you imagine being a chef? What about soup? And can you imagine that you are a forehead?
How to create mnemonics
1. Not all words and expressions are equally important. Therefore, not every vocabulary item "deserves" to have a mnemonic created for it. Identify words and expressions that really have professional or social significance for you, and first create mnemonics for them. Don't worry about too rare and "mysterious" words that you can't remember.
2. Create mnemonics in English, not in your native language. If your mnemonic is a picture, then try to think of it only in English.
3. Don't overdo it: don't make too many mnemonics. If you do this, you will have to spend a lot more time memorizing mnemonics instead of reading, writing or speaking English. We all have limits on how much we can remember, so find your limit.
4. Not every mnemonic makes sense to other people. Mnemonics can be divided into two groups: private and public. Public - those that can be easily understood by other people. Personal, on the other hand, will only be understood by you. Your own mnemonics will be difficult to explain to other people, but don't worry about it: the only thing that matters is your own ability to quickly recall a word or concept from your memory.
This method of memorizing new words found a dense ranks of admirers, but also the same number of opponents. The thing is that the latter express doubts about the efficiency in the speed of remembering an associative pair. Let's take a closer look.
Let's start with how our brain works when we see a written word. Ideas, images, pictures and even feelings are formed in its bowels, a stable connection is formed between what the eyes saw and what the brain formed. Long-familiar material gets a connection with the new.
Close your eyes and imagine a tree, let it be a sprawling oak or a slender birch. Now let's learn the word "tree", add three leaves to your tree. So, in your head, the image is a tree with three leaves, which is now forever imprinted in your head like a tree.
How to make an analogy in the context of a whole sentence? Write the expression or sentence in the center of the sheet. Recorded? From the sentence, direct the rays in different directions, each of which will end with a word, or better with a picture. Don't think about this moment over how accurate and correct the associations are, the main thing is to write it down.
Now, every time you hear one of the words, the whole association and visual image of the sentence will be restored in your head.
Advice! To make the method even more effective, pronounce what is written, especially if you consider yourself to be a category of people who perceive information better by ear.
Work "in pairs" - remember phrases
Great if you have learned to quickly memorize individual words. But it is important to understand that English, like other languages, is not separate, disparate concepts, it is a system of connections for expressing thoughts. Therefore, examples of words should be looked for in context.
If you have already started a personal dictionary, and we believe that you have it, write down the words in the form of phrases. To remember the word "ugly" write down "ugly duckling" and immediately remember the work of Hans Christian Andersen "The Ugly Duckling". The next step is to compose at least 3-4 sentences with the learned phrase.
Memorize new words with pictures
According to statistics, more than 70% of people on earth are visual, which is why the learning process should be associated with the visual perception of the image. In your dictionary, opposite each word, and especially those that are difficult to remember, draw small pictures. Well, well, you shouldn't grumble that you can't draw, it's even better.
Every day our brain receives a huge amount of monotonous information, such unusual and funny pictures will become a kind of “surprise”, and surprises are very well remembered.
Write for health
A large number of words are difficult to remember and we will not deny this fact. If you have to memorize a large array of words, make up a story with them, even an absurd story will become your reliable assistant.
Let's take an example. Words needed for memorization: piano, shoes, tree, boy, bird, pencil, bus.
look! There is a piano, it is sitting under the tree and wearing shoes. As for me, the tree is so strange, little boy has stuck pencil through it. A small bird is sitting on the pencil and looking for a bus.
In translation, the text is very bizarre and could pass for an unfortunate joke, but our goal is new words, and for this it is quite suitable.
This method is suitable for learning adjectives, of which there are a huge number in English. To form pairs, you can choose antonyms or synonyms (words that are close and opposite in meaning).
The simplest example is the well-known adjectives good/bad and bad/bum. Our brain is so arranged that we remember opposite and similar things faster than disparate single concepts.
Word by composition
To parse a word by composition, you will have to remember the school curriculum, but a short memory of such concepts as a suffix, prefix and root will greatly facilitate the process of learning new words.
Let's take the word "microbiology" as an example, it is not necessary to be a polyglot to understand that the prefix "micro" means something small, and the suffix "-logy" in Latin means science. And now a chain is already being established - a science that studies something small, "bio" - living beings, which means that we have a word denoting the science of microscopic organisms.
You can guess the translation of new words by studying the meaning of the most common prefixes and suffixes. The former include ir-, im-, micro-, dis-, con-, un-, il- (usually have a negative or opposite meaning), the latter -ly, -able, -ive, -tion, -ent.
- Il-- used with words beginning with the consonant l:
Logical - illogical (logical - illogical); legible - illegible (legible about handwriting - illegible).
- Ir-- used with words beginning with the consonant r:
Responsible - irresponsible (responsible - irresponsible); replaceable - irreplaceable (replaceable - irreplaceable).
- Im-- usually used before adjectives beginning with the consonant r:
Polite - impolite (polite - impolite); personal - impersonal (personal - impersonal).
Choose the right time
Psychologists who are working on the study of memory processes have long since deduced the most optimal scheme learning new material.
It is necessary to use a new word immediately after meeting it, then after 10 minutes, after an hour, after a day, and definitely after a week. After that, the probability of forgetting the word is minimized.
Stickers and flashcards are a great solution for learning words
You may not like the following idea, but it will definitely make your learning fun and entertaining. Stick stickers on everything in your apartment with English titles. Thus, you will learn not only a huge array of vocabulary, but also learn how to quickly reproduce a graphic image.
The method has one, but a very significant drawback - it is limited to the topic "House".
If you do not want to limit yourself, replace the stickers with cards with words written on the back. At your discretion, words can be divided into topics or according to another principle convenient for you.
The undoubted advantages can be called the fact that your training material will always be at hand and you can plunge into the learning process even on a long journey.
Folklore for vocabulary replenishment
If you want to learn new words not only quickly, but also fun, use sayings, proverbs, short rhymes and tongue twisters. All this is a great way to expand vocabulary and form correct pronunciation. In addition, you have a great opportunity to get acquainted with the culture of the people whose language you study with such diligence.
Remember the game "Snowball", where a new word was added to each line, the English language is also full of such poems, for example, the well-known "The house that Jack built". This method of memorizing words not only expands vocabulary, but also trains memory.
We listen and read
And of course, do not forget about the lexical load that reading and listening to texts entails. The advantage of reading is that the expansion of vocabulary becomes a necessity, and memorization occurs due to the repeated repetition of words in the text. So choose for yourself interesting books which you would enjoy reading.
The audiolinguistic method will appeal to those who classify themselves as auditory and remember well the information perceived by ear. The advantage of watching movies and listening to texts is that you will quickly get rid of the accent, but it would be unfair not to mention the disadvantage - the lack of a visual image of the word in memory.
Video with tips on how to memorize new English words:
Everyone at least once in their life faced with the need to learn a foreign language. At what to do it quickly and efficiently. Unfortunately, for 11 years of school cramming, a person on average learns 1.5-2 thousand English words. This reserve is not enough even to understand the news.
Top Ways to Learn English Words Fast
Consider the most popular ways to quickly learn a language. 1. Cards It's old, economical and effective reception to quickly learn English words. Cards in the form of small sheets of paper can be created in several ways. On one side, write down a new word in a foreign language, and on the second - a Russian translation. People with associative thinking can use the pictures on the back. Those who already have a certain vocabulary can use foreign dictionaries when creating flashcards. In this case, on the reverse side, you need to write an explanation of the foreign word. So synonyms and antonyms are absorbed faster. And what about grammar? Foreign words are better remembered in the context of a sentence. To study vocabulary, you can create another version of the cards. The new word is written in a sentence with the Russian text, and the translation of only this word is indicated on the reverse side. For example: "I love to read books" - "Read". Cards need to be reviewed, vocabulary repeated and after a while returning to old words. 2. Textbooks Modern textbooks are different from the old ones. They not only provide beautiful illustrations for words, but also examples of their use. Phrases in context are easier to remember. 3. Training on sites People who spend all their time at the computer can learn a foreign language without leaving the cash register. Today, a lot of sites have been developed for this. In them, information is immediately structured into sections (words, phrases, cartoons, films, grammar). An explanation is given for each word using pictures, frames from the film. After watching the videos, a task is given to repeat the studied material. The words are pre-divided into topics, so they are easier to learn. To consolidate the result, you can use the Restorff effect: enter “foreigner” into a group of words. For example, in words meaning seasons, insert the day of the week. This will make the brain focus on the terms faster. The learning process is built in the form of a game. Therefore, information is absorbed faster and easier. 4. Make up stories The association method described earlier can be applied in another way. A person remembers words better if he recreates them in his imagination. Having studied even 20 words from one group, you should come up with an incredible story in which all of them will be used.The best way to learn English with translation
Whatever method of studying speech is chosen, the main thing is that the student repeats the material covered as often as possible. If you are learning from a textbook or program, then this process is already set up. As you complete tasks, the program will automatically suggest which words you need to repeat. But what about those who study on their own? According to linguists, to understand simple speech, it is enough to master 2.5-3 thousand words. Those who have been studying foreign words for a long time need a living vocabulary with associations and content. Therefore, after reading the chapter of the book, do not write out all the new words, but only the most memorable ones. With their help, you can quickly repeat the material covered. Another way is to create a dictionary notebook. This method is similar to using cards. The only difference is that you can always carry a notebook with you and not worry about the safety of the sheets in it. Each day, one page of the notebook should be filled out. It specifies new words and repetition interval. On the day of learning words, they should be repeated after three to five hours, and then the interval increases exponentially.
If you use the capabilities of the brain correctly, the learning process will become simple and exciting. How to do it? Consider the main strategies. The power of emotions Each word must be associated with something important. For example, the word milk can easily crash into the brain of any person who loves Milka chocolate. You can come up with an association from a story you like, a movie, an advertisement, etc. Positive emotions activate the ability to learn. They signal that the new word means something to the person. Therefore, this strategy works. Embedding words in experience When a child learns his native speech, he uses each new word in different situations. Hearing "white", he will repeat it when he sees White list paper and white sugar. So a new word is fixed with what a person already knows, and it becomes more familiar. To use this method in the study of foreign words, it is necessary to use a new word in retelling the text, performing a written task and in a conversation with a native speaker. Believe in yourself Often a person in the study is hindered by past experience. At school, I had poor grades in language subjects, and at the institute, I failed the exam. In fact, the reason for the failures was the lack of time, bad feeling or the realization that the knowledge gained will not be useful. People who learned the language believed they could do it. This belief turned into a prophecy for them. How long the information will be stored in the head also depends on internal beliefs. If a person has an image of a rapid loss of knowledge, then it will take a long time to learn. Instead, focus on the image of a quick recovery of skills.
The best method to learn the spelling of English words
Linguists recommend learning at least 100 words a day to quickly master a new language, 10% of them should be action verbs. It will take a long time to write down all the words on the cards. Therefore, it is better to use the "Clean" application for gadgets. It contains all the previously described techniques. To quickly learn English words, a card mechanism is used. Words are written and reproduced in English, and then in Russian. If the word is remembered in an hour, then it is set aside by clicking on the "Learned" button, if not, then it is updated in the list. All studied terms fall into the "Repeat after ..." section, in which the user himself sets a convenient time. The repetition of material contributes to the fact that words are transferred from short-term memory to long-term memory. Here you can also use the association method: reading a word - checking pronunciation - translation - making an association - repeating the word 5 times and scrolling in the head of the association. After that, you can transfer the word to the "Learned" section. English speech over a million words. Of these, only a few thousand are used in everyday life. To understand information from each area, it is enough to know 100 commonly used words. It is on this principle that the "Clean" dictionaries are compiled. First of all, the user selects 3 dictionaries to assess their knowledge. As he masters the topics, he can acquire other dictionaries. To visually monitor the learning process, the program presents a progress scale. With its help, you can track the process of vocabulary replenishment daily: 100 words per day = 3 thousand words per month - the minimum required for speaking! The application provides an excellent platform to start learning English. To consolidate knowledge and develop other skills, you should take lessons with a native speaker. If you know other ways to quickly learn English words, share with us in the comments.The question of how to memorize English words quickly and easily is asked by all learners of a foreign language. Because insufficient vocabulary is a very common problem, and not only among beginners. You need to develop your memory, and you can do it in more than one way. It's even better to combine different approaches in learning vocabulary.
This article offers you several ways to quickly memorize English words. Try each of them and select those that bring the most tangible results in your case.
Learn vocabulary before bed
Make a list of words and work on it just before going to bed, already lying in bed. Read the word in English and its translation, first aloud, then in a whisper, then silently. After that, close your eyes and imagine this word written on a white piece of paper, and match it with a vivid image. For example, if you study the word "hail" - hail, then with your eyes closed you should very clearly imagine how the hail "drums" at your window.
Work through each word in this way and in the morning check how many words have been deposited in your subconscious. Repeat them all. And in the evening, do the same work with those words that you didn’t remember on the first try.
Make up stories
One of the most effective ways memorizing English words is memorizing them immediately in context. To do this, you need to take 5-10 new words and make up a short story using these words. A story may not always turn out to be literary correct, and it may not always have a logical sequence of described actions. But you don't need it. After all, the main thing is to remember words in context.
As a variant of this method, you can compose not texts, but simply phrases or phrases with new words and memorize them.
Classic way
This way to learn English words is the most common. It is used in every school and in every classroom. And it's no wonder he's so popular. Obviously, if you do everything right, this method will help you memorize English words quickly and easily.
The essence of the method: when studying new topic you write down a certain number of words (about 15-20) in a special notebook in which all pages are divided into two parts. On the left side, English words with transcription are written in a column, and on the right side, their translation.
1. Read from top to bottom, using transcription, all words with translation, concentrating on each word.
2. Then do the same, but from the bottom up.
3. Repeat the steps again.
4. Take a break for 5 minutes by doing something completely different.
5. Return to work and, having closed the Russian translation, try to remember it yourself by reading English words.
6. Pay attention to those words that caused difficulties. Repeat them several times.
7. Do step 5 again.
8. Take another break for 5 minutes.
This work can be done within half an hour. But, no matter how well you remember everything, there is one thing important condition, by doing which you will remember the words for a long time. This is a mandatory vocabulary review after 7-10 hours, then after 24 hours, after 48 hours and then after a week! Ideally, you need to repeat the memorized words about 7 times in two weeks, taking long breaks between repetition sessions.
Make cards
Maybe someone will think that this is too laborious, but in fact, by making cards and saying out loud the English words that you write on one side of the cards, you use almost all the senses and work out all the speech skills: writing, speaking, listening and reading.
draw pictures
This method is suitable for those who are more or less good at drawing. But even if you are not a very creative person, but you can draw “doodles” that you will clearly interpret as a designation of a word, then why not try? You can draw on cards both on the side with the English word and with the Russian translation. And also right in your dictionary, in which you write out new words, you can draw small pictures next to those words that are most difficult to remember.
Background method of memorizing English words
Record the studied words on the recorder with translation by topic and place them in separate files. Listen to audio whenever you can: when you're stuck in traffic, taking the subway, cooking dinner, or cleaning your house. This method can be used in two variations: either you concentrate on the material you are listening to and try to remember, repeat the words, or the audio just goes in the background and the words are “recorded” into your subconscious.
motor-muscular
To memorize English words easily and quickly, you need to use not only memory as such, but also motor-muscular connections. What does this mean? In order for words to remain in memory for a long time, it is necessary to accompany the repetition of a particular word aloud with some movement. In this case, the movement should be directly related to the meaning of the word being studied.
The easiest way to use this method is when memorizing verbs. For example, when learning the word "jump" jump, and when learning the word "walk" walk around the room. However, showing imagination, this method can be used in the study of other parts of speech. For example, when learning the adjectives "small" and "big", use your hands to show the size of a large object and a small one, and when learning the adjectives "sad", "happy", etc. make grimaces on your face, depicting emotions.
An important point: all actions must not be imagined, namely, performed!
association method
This method of memorizing English words is great for people with imaginative thinking and a good sense of humor. What is its essence? You must choose a word that is close in sound to the word being studied. Russian word and come up with a picture that combines both concepts, creating a cool situation. Logic in this case may be completely absent.
For example, the English word "puddle" is consonant with the Russian "fall". So you imagine the clumsy boy who constantly fell into the "puddle" (puddle). Or another example: bow in English is onion, it sounds like |ˈʌnjən|. So you represent some familiar girl Anya, to whom this |anyen| belongs, i.e. "This is Anya's bow."
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