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GOBBLEDYGOOK (NOUN)

WORDY AND DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND

Learn new words every day.

WATCH, LISTEN AND READ AS MUCH AS YOU CAN.
LOOK UP A FEW WORDS YOU DON'T KNOW YET.

learn words in chunks

learn groups of words that are together

WHAT VOCABULARY?

HOW TO CHOOSE

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Think first. Do you understand the text?

Don't look up every word you don't understand.

Only look up words that are important. 

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Whenever possible, learn words IN CONTEXT.

Learn expressions, for example "reduce stress" or "after much consideration"

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DICTIONARIES

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BEGINNERS:

Use Google Translate LINK

or a dictionary English-Your language

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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED:

Use an English-English dictionary LINK

Use Skill for example sentences LINK

WRITE IT DOWN

WHERE TO KEEP IT

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Write all vocabulary words and expressions down.

Use a notebook.

Use an app.

Write lists in Excel or Google Sheets.

Your choice. Just do it.

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Do you need to practise English for work?

Watch a show like "The Office" or "Mad Men."

Need to practice for the TOEFL test? Try this LINK.

HOW TO REMEMBER

REVIEW REGULARLY

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People need to practice up to seven times to remember new words. 

Review your words and expressions every few days.

Cross out/delete the ones you know.

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Quizlet is a great app and website to set up your own vocabulary sets and review them in different ways.

How to set up a free student account LINK

How to create a Quizlet vocabulary set Video LINK

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