How to Learn and Increase Vocabulary /Train Your Memory

#englishfluencyjourney#howtolearnvocabularyfast#increasevocabulary#improvevocabulary

Hey Everyone! ) I’m Anna and welcome to my channel. Here, I post some useful information for English learners. I’m from Ukraine and I’ve worked on my English and accent, for the most part, on my own, but you can find out and trace my story by watching my videos. I’ve been studying American pronunciation for a long time, and I still do, and I guess I always will – because it’s not math. Learning a language, it’s a lifetime journey. I know exactly what it takes to become fluent and acquire an accent in a non-English speaking country, and I’ve never even been to one. And I’m sharing this information here – on my channel.

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How can we do that?
1. Rehearse. Spaced repetition method.
Repeat all that you’ve learned frequently. And I know what you’re probably thinking right now. “What is up with you and with that repetition repetition, repetition?”
But I promise you guys, it’s not me. It’s just the way things are. It’s science basically.
All new data is stored in a short-term memory and if you don’t repeat it or use it you forget it very fast.
There’s a learning technique, that is called spaced repletion. I use it. It works wonders. And I’d say that this is the most beneficial thing that I’ve started doing. Because it trains your brain, it increases it’s capacity.
You can read about this technique online in details.
But the point is
You have some vocabulary you want to learn or even grammar. You have to read it. Then try to recall it. Repeat it right after.
Repeat it a couple of hours later.
Then repeat it 24 hour later after initial contact with the information.
Then 72 hour later.
A week later.
And 3 weeks later.
And let’s say if 2 months later.
And you can try recall this data in between.
This way your brain understands that it matters and that it’s worth remembering and storing.
And this the way to put information into your long-term memory.
2. Reading.
Read a lot and out loud. Not only does it help you really to lean a new vocabulary, but also you constantly come across different words - including the ones you’re trying to memorize. Moreover, when you see them in context it’s much easier to make sense of them and to understand how to use them appropriately. And when you read out loud you automatically work on your pronunciation.
And I want include Listening into this point as well. When you listen a lot to someone speaking your target language. English in our case. It’s almost the same as with reading.
You get to hear all these new words, how there’re used in conversations, how they’re pronounced.
But you don’t produce them by yourself. So, I’d say that it’s a little easier.
In both of these cases you’re just going to have to make a little effort by looking up words that you come across and that are new for you.
3. Storytelling.
Output/Using.
You really need to use these words. Of course, try to use them when you speak with someone. And don’t be afraid to say that you forgot a word or to take a couple of seconds to try to remember that word or even to look it up.
I usually say “Ok, I want to use a word here, give me a second it’s on the tip of my tongue” and either, I manage to remember it or I explain things differently or I say “Ok, nevermind. I can’t remember. Let’s move on”.
In addition, come up with stories using these words. And either right them down or just talk to yourself.
Honestly it works. And I think you’ll be amazed by how good it works after you try it for some time.
It almost has the same effect as reading, but it also pushes you to think and to create, therefore helping you consolidate your recently gained knowledge even better.
4. Learn opposites / antonyms.
Antonyms are words that are opposite in meaning to other words.
And it’s actually pretty easy. Your brain grasps these opposites a lot easier than simply absolutely random, not connected words. You can even learn these in addition to words that you’re already learning.
These techniques are not super fast, but they’ll give you long-lasting results.
And that is not to say that learning new words is going to take you months. Not at all. Of course it depends on how determined you are, but actually takes less and less time if you learn regularly.

[justalearner]

I am so happy because I could understand 90% of the video! There were a few words that I did not understand, but I think it is not that bad. I do not have a choice to read a real English book yet but I'll try to get one. To me to learn in English is a hobby. Thanks if you read it. I wish you lot of power to do this never-ending process.

[footballtime]

English is my dream to study 📖 and I just want to speak like native speaker and like you as well. you are great teacher 👩‍🏫 I think America English is easy to hear and to speak thank you for lessons keep going???

[awestruckme]

Great video
Speech - Amazing
Content - Excellent
Clarity - Awesome
Thank you for posting .

[ibrahimabdullahbasalamh]

The ways are
1- Repetition.
2- Reading.
3- storytelling.
4- learn opposite.

[alextheseeker]

Although my level is quite good since I'm an Enlish teacher myself, and have been one for about 4 years now, I still find watching your videos quite useful both for improving my English and my teaching methods. The level of your English is absolutely fantastic, beyond understanding even. It really makes me wonder how you pulled it off! What makes you very unique is the fact that you learned English on your own without living in English-speaking countries. I now even recommend that my students watch what you post on Youtube, although I know that it can hurt my pride a bit.

[zhinakurdish]

There are a number of english teachers and native speakers that I follow them every single day, but actually now one is like you, the things that you say no one is saying . Thanks .

[williamgmkt]

Thank you
I'm feeling like more motivated to study more now tks

[marcossp]

I do love your lessons and voice. Thanks for your time!

[MochiAguirre]

I come here as an ESL teacher, and these tips are really good for my students, I'll recomend them your channel for sure :)

[vidorizkyp]

I have watched this video twice. It's 8 minutes but Anna nailed it to make me always put reminders about how to stick with the learning vocabulary method.

What I wanna put in highlight on her technique is a unique repetition which is

First: 1-3 hours
Second: 24hours
Third: 72 hours
Forth: 3 weeks
Fifth: 2 months

P.S: Feel free to correct and criticize my sentence

[daniyaazizova]

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[vathsen]

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[imoliver]

I noticed when I speak what I'm reading helps me memorize better.

[ederchaponanmillones]

Really Awesome, thanks aging for those tips, helpfull for us who are learning english. See you the time, thank you very much again .

[eyouelm]

I want to speak english like native speakers from the day that i now my self and ur ideas are helpful am trying to use them tnks for teaching us ! ur the best !

[carlosmartinez]

Thanks Anna your help is excelent blessing for you

[millyzaidan]

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[AknKocoval]

When I listen to you, I feel hopeful and motivated. Your accent works wonders for me😊👍.

[adnansadik]

It brings new dimension of not only my life but also many learners.