5 Simple Tips to Remember Vocabulary Better

Learning new words is a great way to improve your English. But how do you make them stick in your memory? Here are five easy tips to help you remember new vocabulary.

1. Connect Words to Pictures:

Your brain remembers pictures much better than just words. When you learn a new word, try to imagine a picture for it. For example, for the word "enormous," you can picture a giant elephant. This creates a strong connection in your mind and makes the word easier to recall.

2. Use Spaced Repetition:

Don't try to learn too many words at once. It's better to review words over time. Spaced repetition means you study a word, then wait a while before you review it again. You can wait a few hours, then a day, and then a few days. This helps move the word from your short-term memory to your long-term memory. Flashcard apps are great for this.

3. Learn Words in Sentences:

It’s easier to remember a word when you see it in a sentence. This shows you how the word is really used. For example, instead of just learning "gloomy," remember the sentence "It was a gloomy, rainy day." You can find new words by reading stories, articles, or watching movies.

4. Make Fun Associations:

Create a funny or interesting link to a new word. This is called a mnemonic device. For the word "fragile," which means easy to break, you could think of a funny image like a "fragile frog" made of glass. Personal and silly connections are often the easiest to remember.

5. Use the Words You Learn:

The best way to remember a word is to use it. Try to include new words when you talk or write. You could write them in a journal, use them in an email, or try to use them when talking to a friend. The more you practice using a new word, the more natural it will become.

English SHADOWING Practice

Shadowing is a powerful technique to improve your pronunciation and fluency. It involves listening to a native speaker and repeating what they say in real-time, like a shadow. The SeLingo app has a feature to help you with this.

Listen to the Audio: As you read a text in the app, you can click on an audio icon to hear how a word is pronounced.

Check the Pronunciation: The app provides the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for words, which is a guide to help you make the correct sounds.

Repeat What You Hear: Listen to the pronunciation of a word or sentence, and then try to say it exactly the same way. This helps train your mouth and tongue to make English sounds.

Practice with Your Own Texts: You can even create your own texts in the app. This allows you to practice shadowing with content that is interesting to you, making the learning process more enjoyable.