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Originally Posted by anreak  I have both yes, I write down almost every phrasal verb I come by.
Does come by mean find/see/discover in this sentence? If not what would be the right verb? |
Perhaps I'm on the wrong track by writing the following. If so, then I'm sorry.
I'm just writing down what is crossing my mind. At last, I am writing about my own experience.
I often catch myself wanting to learn too much at once.
So, I can't see wood for the trees anymore. That is what happens when you expect too much of yourself. This kind of learning is more frustrating than motivating.
In order to avoid this in the future, I had to come up with an idea.
1. Learn basic vocabulary.
2. Build up your basics by looking for synonyms (including phrasal verbs)
Let me give you an example:
Basic: delay, postpone
a phrasal verb with similiar/same meanining:
put sth. off / put off doing sth.
Don't forget to give examples
:
We put off our flight until August.
You can't put off discussing the subject.
Do you get my drift? I mean, make sure that you know the "simple" basic word (providing there is one)
Then go on with building up your vocabulary.
Another important thing is to make sure if you really need to know this word / phrasal verb. That's what is called
active vocabulary.
Don't waste your time on learning words you'll forget after a while because you hardly use them.
Use your time and efforts in an "economic" and efficient way.
Hopefully, I have been able to help you by sharing my experience with you.
Regards,
Snowcake