I’ve learnt English for six years and I usually find it challenging to learn its vocabulary. Here are some tips I’ve tried to improve my vocabulary learning.
Firstly, I spend time reading different kinds of English books, from short stories to novels. When I see a new word, I try to guess its meaning from the sentence.
Secondly, I use a good dictionary. My mum bought me an English-English dictionary three years ago. Whenever I cannot find the meaning of a new word, I look it up, check its meaning and pronunciation in the dictionary. The dictionary also helps me understand better when to use the word.
Thirdly, I’ve made my own vocabulary notebook. I have the habit of copying all new words into a notebook. This way I can know how many words I’ve learnt and can revise the words easily.
Finally, I take every opportunity to speak with people in English. I try to use the words I’ve learnt and pick up more new words from these conversations.
I’ve done these things regularly and now I’m quite confident about my English vocabulary.