Vocabulary Learning Tips PART 2

What's more?

Usually the first things you learn about a new English word are what it means and its translation in your own language. But there are other things you need to find out before you can say that you know a word like a native speaker does. For example, you have to learn:

1. how it is spelled
2. how it is pronounced
3. how it is inflected (i.e. how it changes if it is a verb, noun or adjective)
4. other grammar information about it
5. how it collocates (i.e. what other words are often used with it)
6. if it has a particular style or register
7. the context in which it is most likely to be used
   
   
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Vocabulary Learning Tips PART 1

How to learn some new vocabulary? That's easy!

1.REPEAT!

To ensure the words stick in your memory, test yourself on them at regular intervals. If you learn some new words in the morning for example, check that you can still remember them later that day, the next day, a week later and a month later. If you find some words hard to recall, try thinking up different associations for them. You may need to try several different associations before you find one that works.

2.LEARN IN A CONTEXT

Learning long lists of unrelated words is boring, difficult and does not help you much when you come across those words in a different context. If you focus on learning words in the context you're most likely to find them, you are more likely to recognise them when you encounter them or need to use them again. 

3.READ!

Most vocabulary words are learned from context. The more words you are exposed to, the better vocabulary you will have. While you read, pay your attention to words you don't know. First, try to figure out their meanings from context. Then look the words up. Read and listen to challenging material so that you'll be exposed to many new words.

4.WORK WITH YOUR DICTIONARY

If you have a dictionary program on your computer, keep it open and handy.You can find a lot online dictionaries Find them and look up any word you are not absolutely sure of. Use a thesaurus when you write to find the word that fits best.

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Hmmm?

 

Hmm...If it means that we can go sleep ?

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A bit motivation!

Hello,
If you think that you cannot learn any foreigin language, ...... you should watch it!

 

We are greatly impressed!

You can see his blog also: Benny Lewis- blog

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Polish is easy Polish is cool... ;)

Hmmm..? maybe ... maybe ... It is high time to learn Polish ?! It can be so easy !

And a short movie :

 

If they can ... you also can try ;)

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Lets read !

Do you also like books, articles ?
Yes?! that is great because we have something for you.
Many interesting articles you can find on Facebook. We used to read them here Let's read .
You can read also  Women in space: beyond Gravity. We think that it is an amazing idea for this evening.
If you only have a bit time, just check it !

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The first 20 hours - how to learn anything

Hi !
We have lot of fun today!
You should watch here this short movie. We are sure that it heleps to improve your mood and you will find there a lot of new information!

We think that you should be more active !
Give the audio your full attention and analyse it ;) Even if just for a few minutes.

One more movie about Benny Lewis and listen how many language he speaks. :) He can be your new inspiration!

Have fun!
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Learning styles

We know only seven learning styles :

1. Aural - People prefer using sound and music.
2. Logical - People prefer using logic, reasoning and systems.
3. Physical - People prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch.
4. Social - People prefer to learn in groups or with other people.
5. Solitary - People prefer to work alone and use self-study. 
6. Verbal - People prefer using words, both in speech and writing. 
7. Visual -  People prefer using pictures and images.

 Many people prefer different learning styles and techniques. Every single person has a mix of learning styles. Some people may find that they have a dominant style of learning. Others may find that they use different styles in different circumstances.
Research shows us that each learning style uses different parts of the brain. By involving more of the brain during learning, we remember more of what we learn.Researchers using brain-imaging technologies have been able to find out the key areas of the brain responsible for each learning style.

Stipple Illustrations Better for Visual Learners [more you can read HERE]

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How to begin?

How should you start to learn the language ?

The essential point is to encounter a topic which is quite interesting for you. I like to read about new cultures and cuisines. It helps me to find a lot of new vocabulary, ideas, informations and pleasure.

The most important things that you need are: a good book with tapes and a dictionary. If you have it, you can easly start. There are a lot of benefits of doing exercises in your life, but you can not forget about speaking.
Most of books have only a few pages about grammar, that you can finish it in less than no time, and still have a superficial overview of the biggest parts of the language.

Listen!
If you listen to many songs then you will start to get familiar with the tunes and probably like particular ones. When you actually like some of song it will make it a lot easier to try to learn it and sing along later. If you can sing along to some songs, this will be a nice icebreaker to use new structures and vacabulary .

If Prince William can sing ..........why not to try ;)

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HELLO EVERYBODY!

 Hi ,
It is very nice to see you here. If you visit our blog, it is means that you would like to learn a new language and you have no idea how to do it.  It can be easier than you think! This page can give you some clues which are based on our personal experiences with languages. We know something about it because we study English and German.
It would be fantastic if you find here a little bit motivation. Maybe you are looking for inspiration? We think that it is a perfect place for you!
Have fun!

Agata, Dorota and Monika