English is complicated to
learn because of the highly idiomatic nature
of the language and because it is one of the most vocabulary rich
languages in the world. The
compendious Oxford English Dictionary lists about 600,000 words; and a further
half-million technical and scientific terms remain uncatalogued! According to
traditional estimates, neighbouring German has a vocabulary of about 185,000
and French fewer than 100,000.
Here are some tips to learn English vocabulary without difficulty or effort.
Your
language learning should start with fun! You can start to read some news, blogs, short stories and novels. You will discover so many new words!
Watching
an English movie with the subtitle is more enjoyable and educational too. When
doing so, you can observe each and every word. Words you learn from movies will
stay in your thoughts for long. You can repeat the dialogues after your favourite
actor. So learning will turn fun too! Neurocognitive research has proven that learning which engages the whole
person naturally is far more effective than the directed studying and
memorization of new vocabulary.
Listening to English songs will help you learn new
words. It will also allow you to focus on
your pronunciation and understanding of the English language’s rhythm, tone and
beat. You will acquire grammar and improve spelling too.
Start writing a diary
This
habit is one of the best ways available to improve your vocabulary. Just use
the words you have learned so far and register your beautiful memories.
Get
a high quality pocket dictionary. Even though you can’t find all 600,000 words
in this tiny version, it will have all the necessary words that are in use today.
Make a habit of learning 5 to 10 new words every day.
The
beauty of the English language lies in the proper use of idioms. When you read
newspapers and magazines, you will find many handsome idioms. Write them in your notebook and make use of them every
time you can. Once you master the usage of idioms, you will sound more like a
native speaker.
Speak
in English wherever you can
Try
to communicate in English wherever you have an opportunity. Throw off your
shyness! If you have the means to immerse yourself with
English language speakers, this is definitely the most effective method.
By employing these enjoyable and almost effortless ways to learn English vocabulary,
you will be speaking like a native in nothing flat!
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