Happy New Year, everyone! Russel Stannard is a British teacher and teacher trainer who is also a language learner. Stannard has recently been studying Polish. In this video, "5 Tips to Learning Vocabulary," Stannard shares the strategies that have been helping him to learn Polish vocabulary effectively.
Stannard's 5 tips include:
- Limit the vocabulary list to about 10 words.
- Always study the words in a sentence and try to remember the sentennce. (On a flashcard, put the word on one side and the sentence on the other side.)
- When taking notes, put a box around (or highlight) the new words want to learn, so they are easy to find when you go back to read/study again.
- Choose vocabulary you want to learn from the textbook (or other materials) you are using.
- Study the words regularly-- at least 10-15 minutes each day.
Let us know what you think about these tips and please share your own tips for teaching and learning vocabulary.
Cheers, Susan Finn Miller
Moderator, English Language Acquisition