Executive summary about Ways of
Memorizing Vocabulary by Laurianne Sumerset
(EzineArticles.com/?expert=Laurianne_Sumerset)
When I started with my language
studies, I used the classic repeat method to learn vocabulary. I'll take a word
from my language learning software and repeat it numerous times until I have
retained it to memory. The next time I'm in a conversation with a native
speaker, I might recognize the word and, perhaps, even find a way to use it
myself, eventually cementing it into my treasure trove of learned items.
This is a perfectly valid way of getting
a grasp of vocabulary, although it does suffer from two glaring problems.
First, it's incredibly boring - as snooze-inducing as memorizing the names of
all the presidents back when I was in grade school. Second, it's completely
inefficient, with a single word taking too much time to learn (that is, if you
do manage to learn it at all).
There are many creative approaches to
memorizing stuff that you can apply to vocabulary mastery. If you've used particular
techniques to remember facts in school, do note that you can apply the exact
same things in your language studies. Did you use word associations, images or
some other mnemonics? Look back at those days and try to figure out which ones
worked best for you. Chances are, they're the same things that can help you
best in your quest to gain a better grasp of your target vocabulary.
5 Smart Steps to Remember Vocabulary
Words and Master the Test
Jennifer CWH ( in EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jennifer_CWH)
suggested:
Step #1 - Buy 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper
and fold the paper into half. On the right hand side you will write a particular
language word, whereas o the left you will write corresponding meaning. Make
sure that you write clearly and in an attractive manner so that it is readable.
Step #2 - Create Vocabulary Flash Cards
using 3 x 5 index cards, for every vocabulary word as this will help you to
memorize the words in a better way. The front side of the index card will have
the word and on the back it will have definition. After preparing the index
card you will get 8.5 x 11 sheet for the vocabulary word.
Step #3 - In the third step you actually
start with the memorizing process. Here you will write every vocabulary word at
least 10 times on8.5 x 11 piece of paper. Keep doing it until you have
completely memorized the list for your classroom vocabulary test. When you write
the vocabulary words in a repetitive way you are memorizing them and keeping
them fresh in your memory.
Step #4 - Draw out the 8.5 x 11 sheet
that you had made in step 1, and with left side covered try to remember the
meaning and definition of word. Every time you get the definition correct you
draw two sheets, and if you spell wrong definition, replace the card back and
draw it again to memorize the definition.
Step #5 - Finally, get along with
learning partner where they will show a word, may be in a random manner or
sequentially and then you will utter the definition along with correct
pronunciation for that particular word.
