How to memorize words in English: effective and non-boring methods
We share recommendations that will help you memorize new vocabulary forever and successfully apply it in speech.
Almost everyone who learns English faces the problem of memorizing vocabulary. The problem is not only in memorizing new words, but also in recalling previously learned words. This can be especially acute when you need to reproduce an oral or written speech yourself — suddenly it turns out that all the words have slipped your mind and it is impossible to find the right word.
In order to remember words for a long time, you need to store them in your long-term memory. Unlike short-term memory, which is used for here-and-now situations, long-term memory is capable of holding huge amounts of information that is stored in it for countless amounts of time.
Today we want to present you with proven methods and techniques for memorizing foreign words that are aimed specifically at activating long-term memory.
Creating flashcards
This is probably the most traditional and familiar method for many people to memorize new vocabulary: write the word on one side and its translation on the other. Despite the fact that this technique is not a novelty, it still does not lose its relevance and effectiveness. Today, however, electronic cards have also been added to the classic paper cards.
Electronic cards have a number of advantages over paper cards. First, they are faster and easier to create. Also, many applications for learning words with cards already store a database of ready-made lists of words on various topics — you can simply add them to your own. Created cards can be immediately provided with a picture or additional explanation, and the ability to listen to the pronunciation of the word is automatically built into the application. Secondly, it is worth noting the convenience of storage — all the words are in one device. Thirdly, in addition to the cards, special applications also offer playful ways to memorize words.
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