Memorize Vocabulary in ANY Language Effortlessly with this LAZY Method

Today, I'm revealing a lazy method to effortlessly memorize vocabulary in any language. It's so simple you'll be amazed! I'll share research-backed tips, sources for compelling materials, and practical ways to make this method work for you. Plus, you'll find free resources linked below to get started.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - The Lazy Method to Memorize Vocabulary
1:20 - Benefits of Input-Based Learning
2:03 - Research Supporting Input-Based Learning
4:03 - Effective Sources of Input - "So where can you get different sources of input in your target language?"
5:37 - Overcoming Challenges with Easier Input
7:17 - Using Narrow Input - "If it's still too hard to memorize new words from reading and listening, then you could also consider narrow input."
8:10 - Language Role Models - "Language Role Models Just focus your input of listening and reading from just one language role model."
9:11 - Intentional Learning of Vocabulary
11:38 - Combining Input and Active Recall

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[thisismycoolnickname]

It's a great method, that's what I always do. But the problem is that it only works well at the beginning. The same words repeat over and over so you memorize them. However, as soon as your vocabulary has reached, lets say, 2~3k words, you won't see many new words anymore and you'll see them so rarely that it won't be enough for memorization.

[leisering]

What about repeating of listening or reading one text several times? I think it is very useful. I tried it and this is amazing how many words one can "explore" during the second and third listening or reading.

[engespress]

I watch a wide variety of material and lots of it. I look up new words and store them with a click into a word list associated with the dictionary. I usually have to look up the word again if I come across it. But with some words I understand them after second exposure. I'm lazy so I don't really look at the lists I've made. I also re-watch content a few times. I've noticed that I understand a lot of words I looked up in the recent past. It's a bore looking up new words or words I've looked up previously, but it is better than using Anki and similar systems. If the word is common, it will pop up again somewhere else sooner or later. I balance the word looking-up with just free watching/listening. Looking up words interrupts my listening flow but I do have to expand my vocabulary so I don't really have any choice but to look up words.

[jDelestal]

There's no easy way out.. there's no shortcut home 🎉

[Yihwa_G]

I no longer believe in the input-only method as it is far less efficient for me than adding repetition. I still focus on input about 80% of the time, but use space repetition software to review the words in various different sentences by active recalling (meaning typing the cloze word myself into the blank of the sentence). I also think that the pure input method is very painful for a total beginner, because how are you supposed to find interesting content if you don't understand anything? Long story short, having learned several languages myself, it takes me twice as long to reach a B2 level using only input compared to combining it with repetition and light grammar study on the side. Even more so beyond B2, as like you mentioned, the words become very rare, yet I need them to be able to speak like a educated adult. Hence, I am very happy you mentioned the last part as this is really where the magic happens :)