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Methodology for Learning New Vocabulary |
13 Jul 2016
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Here I'm going to suggest some methods you can use to learn new Vocabulary. When you see a new Vocabulary item (new word), always ask these questions: • Is it positive, neutral or negative? Beautiful is a positive word • Is it formal or informal (casual)? Cool is a casual word • Is it a vocabulary item or an Idiom? What did you do? (uses vocabulary) • Does the word have a prefix or suffix that you know? (may give you a hint) Prefix: Unhappy, unfriendly (‘un’ – often a negative prefix) If you see a new vocabulary item, such as ‘undisciplined’, you can take a guess that it may be a negative word from looking at the negative prefix, even if you do not know what the word means. Is it a noun, adjective, verb or adverb? • Which context / situation should the word be used in? ‘Negotiate’ is a strong verb for formal business situations, such as negotiating a contract with a client. • Create your own example, preferably about your life, to demonstrate (show) understanding of the new word; this makes it easier to remember. I negotiated my salary package with the HR Manager. Dr English |
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