Before you forget how to pronounce a word, use these 3 Tips To Perfect it

How exciting, you are learning new words, you are communicating, but realizing that sometimes you forget.  Don’t worry, just keep going.  The plan here is to continue to learn and grow.  You won't remember a couple of things, but that is normal.

It happens to me all the time.  That is why I have a system to help me with new things that I’m learning.  And, it will apply for you to use with your study methods.  

Let’s first see why we forget things.  Research show that we can only retain a certain amount of information with short term memory.  The objective here is, we need to take the information and put it into our long term memory.  How do we do it?

It’s simple, we take our time to know the information well and repeat it several times.  You must relate to the word and have familiarity with it.  What you do is, repeat the word several times, refer to the concept to become familiar with it, and lastly tell a story.  Come up with something bizarre, something unforgettable.  For Example, the word Design.  My kitchen is outdated, and I need to come up with a better Design for a more modern look.

1. Repeat Several times

By repeating the word, and store it into your long term memory. By applying repetition, it will make it easier for you to remember when you need it.  So, repeat and repeat the word often.  

2. Relate With The Word

Find similarity.  What is the word?  Look up the meaning and get familiar with it.  Take the time to know what the word means.  How are people using it? Ask yourself these questions, and you will understand the word.  Chances are, you will recall it when you most need it.  

3. Tell A Story

Now you know the word, you know the definition it’s time to give it life.  Make up a story.  Have fun with it.  Say it out loud.  For Example, my brother told me that my kitchen is terrible and hideous.  Since I agree with him, I want it to be more modern and not outdated.  The architect gave us an idea of a new Design, and it is beautiful.  

In summary,  learning is an everyday thing for all of us.  Have fun with your English and practice daily.  Don’t give up.  

How do you learn new words?  Share with me by leaving a comment below.  

Coach Barb