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What is one way to expose yourself to new words in context?
What is one way to expose yourself to new words in context?
What is the main benefit of identifying prefixes, suffixes, and roots?
What is the main benefit of identifying prefixes, suffixes, and roots?
Which vocabulary-building strategy involves creating physical or digital flashcards?
Which vocabulary-building strategy involves creating physical or digital flashcards?
What is the purpose of using mnemonics or associations in vocabulary building?
What is the purpose of using mnemonics or associations in vocabulary building?
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Why is it important to set realistic goals for vocabulary acquisition?
Why is it important to set realistic goals for vocabulary acquisition?
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What is the main benefit of learning from context?
What is the main benefit of learning from context?
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What is Dave's attitude towards school?
What is Dave's attitude towards school?
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Why does Dave like IT?
Why does Dave like IT?
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How does Dave feel about drama?
How does Dave feel about drama?
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What is Dave's opinion about maths?
What is Dave's opinion about maths?
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How does Kim feel about drama?
How does Kim feel about drama?
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What is Dave's attitude towards science?
What is Dave's attitude towards science?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary-Building Strategies
1. Reading Widely
- Expose yourself to various texts, genres, and authors to encounter new words in context
- Pay attention to unfamiliar words and look them up in a dictionary
2. Keeping a Vocabulary Notebook
- Record new words and their meanings
- Review and practice using the words in sentences
3. Learning Word Families
- Identify prefixes, suffixes, and roots to decode unfamiliar words
- Examples: un- (unhappy), -able (enable), -ment (government)
4. Using Flashcards
- Create physical or digital flashcards with words on one side and meanings on the other
- Quiz yourself regularly to reinforce learning
5. Playing Word Games
- Engage in games like Scrabble, Boggle, or crossword puzzles to build vocabulary in a fun and interactive way
6. Learning from Context
- Try to infer word meanings from the surrounding context
- Identify synonyms, antonyms, and connotations to enhance understanding
7. Practicing Active Recall
- Actively recall words and their meanings through regular practice and quizzes
- Use mnemonics or associations to aid memory retention
8. Focusing on Common Prefixes and Suffixes
- Learn common prefixes and suffixes to decipher unfamiliar words
- Examples: re- (redo), -ful (hopeful), -less (helpless)
9. Using Music and Rhymes
- Utilize songs, rap, or rhymes to make learning vocabulary more engaging and memorable
10. Setting Realistic Goals and Tracking Progress
- Set achievable goals for vocabulary acquisition
- Track progress and adjust strategies as needed
Vocabulary-Building Strategies
- Expose yourself to various texts, genres, and authors to encounter new words in context, improving vocabulary acquisition
- Pay attention to unfamiliar words and look them up in a dictionary to build understanding
Keeping Track of New Words
- Record new words and their meanings in a vocabulary notebook to reinforce learning
- Review and practice using the words in sentences to improve retention
Decoding Unfamiliar Words
- Identify prefixes, suffixes, and roots to decode unfamiliar words, such as un- (unhappy), -able (enable), and -ment (government)
- Learn common prefixes and suffixes to decipher unfamiliar words, such as re- (redo), -ful (hopeful), and -less (helpless)
Active Learning Techniques
- Use flashcards to reinforce learning, with words on one side and meanings on the other
- Engage in word games like Scrabble, Boggle, or crossword puzzles to build vocabulary in a fun and interactive way
- Practice active recall through regular practice and quizzes, using mnemonics or associations to aid memory retention
Contextual Learning
- Infer word meanings from the surrounding context, identifying synonyms, antonyms, and connotations to enhance understanding
- Use music and rhymes to make learning vocabulary more engaging and memorable
Goal Setting and Progress Tracking
- Set achievable goals for vocabulary acquisition, tracking progress and adjusting strategies as needed to stay motivated and focused
Conversation between Kim and Dave
- Dave is not excited about the start of school, but he doesn't hate it.
- Kim loves school and enjoys learning new things.
Dave's Preferences
- Dave is interested in computers and therefore quite likes IT.
- He really enjoys drama and is keen on it.
- He thinks acting is great.
Kim's Preferences
- Kim hates drama because she gets too scared in front of people.
- She likes maths, which is a subject Dave can't stand.
- She also enjoys science a lot.
Agreement and Differences
- Kim and Dave agree that science is kind of interesting.
- They have different opinions about school, drama, maths, and IT.
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Learn and improve your vocabulary with these effective strategies to read widely, keep a vocabulary notebook, and learn word families.
