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21-Jul-2007, 08:48
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| |  Good Vocabulary
Hi,
Please tell me how can i increase my Vocabulary  What is the best way to remember such words  |
21-Jul-2007, 09:42
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| |  Re: Good Vocabulary
Hello Sting,
I find it useful to record new vocabulary onto tape, and then play it back to myself on a Walkman when I'm travelling, etc.
It's better (I think) to record the meaning in your first language first, then leave a slight pause, then record the word in the second language.
Other members may have other suggestions!
All the best,
MrP |
21-Jul-2007, 09:46
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| | Re: Good Vocabulary
hi sting,
here are some tips to increase your vocabulary:
1. read two english newspapers a day.
2.read one magzine of ur interest weekly.
3.read one novel fortnightly.
So, go on reading and reading and reading.........
In this way u will come accross new words alongwith their proper usages. |
21-Jul-2007, 10:01
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| | Re: Good Vocabulary
Thanks thats a big help. |
21-Jul-2007, 10:15
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| | Re: Good Vocabulary
Thank you to all for these tips
really I benefited from that |
21-Jul-2007, 10:37
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| | Re: Good Vocabulary
Read, reread, then read again! (J.K.Rowling, or Bloomsbury)
And as much as you can!
All the best!  |
23-Jul-2007, 06:07
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| | Re: Good Vocabulary
Don't try to learn long lists of words- it is often better to learn a few at a time, then use them to fix them in your memory. Also, try to learn words that are useful to you; for example, a doctor will need to know different words and terms from a lawyer. |
23-Jul-2007, 20:29
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| | Re: Good Vocabulary
Afterthought:
Find a forum where people discuss subjects that are of particular interest to you (e.g. football, films, wildlife) and join in. The best way to learn vocabulary is to use it.
MrP |
23-Jul-2007, 21:03
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| |  Re: Good Vocabulary
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Originally Posted by MrPedantic  Afterthought:
Find a forum where people discuss subjects that are of particular interest to you (e.g. football, films, wildlife) and join in. The best way to learn vocabulary is to use it.
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23-Jul-2007, 21:48
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| | Re: Good Vocabulary
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Originally Posted by blouen If you like English, sign in to usingenglish.com, you mean. | Indeed!
We probably learn more from posing questions in foreign languages and trying to understand the answers than from the answers themselves.
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