| When you're learning English as a second language, | | | | can become comfortable with how the language is |
| acquiring as many new vocabulary words is an | | | | spoken by native speakers. Even if you don't |
| important part of the learning process. You can learn | | | | understand all of the words at one time, you should be |
| more English words easily by taking part in a number | | | | able to pick up the context of the words by the |
| of exercises and activities that increase your | | | | expressions and tone of the actors and actresses. |
| vocabulary and also encourage you to use the new | | | | Simply listening to the language will also help you |
| words in sentences and when communicating different | | | | become comfortable with the general rhythm and |
| expressions. Here are some simple tips for learning | | | | structure of sentences in English. |
| more English words easily: | | | | 5. Learn slang words and expressions. Not all words in |
| 1. Create English vocabulary lists. Choose a specific | | | | the English language have literal meanings when used |
| category or theme such as 'school' or 'food' and build a | | | | in day-to-day conversations. You may need to pick up |
| vocabulary list of English words to work from. This will | | | | a slang dictionary or learn about cultural norms and |
| provide some context for the words you are learning | | | | sayings with additional research. You can learn more |
| and make it easier to assimilate these words for use in | | | | English words by practicing expressions and sayings, |
| writing, speaking and communicating. | | | | thereby learning the contextual meaning of different |
| 2. Learn English words through pictures. If you're a | | | | words. |
| visual learner, you may be able to increase your | | | | 6. Play word games with English words. Playing word |
| English vocabulary easily by associating each word | | | | games can help you build your English vocabulary |
| with a picture. Cut out pictures from magazines or | | | | easily. It's a fun way to encounter new words and will |
| newspapers and start linking the image to the new | | | | give you a chance to use the English words in |
| word. This will increase your retention rate and make it | | | | different situations or contexts. Simple word games |
| easier to construct sentences in natural conversation. | | | | such as Boggle, Scrabble or doing crossword puzzles |
| 3. Buy or create flashcards. Vocabulary cards of | | | | are great for both beginning students learning English |
| common and not so common English words will help | | | | as a foreign language, and native speakers interested |
| you learn a wide range of words quickly and | | | | in increasing their vocabulary. |
| efficiently. You can use vocabulary cards as a | | | | Building your English vocabulary is easy when you |
| memorization tool, but also to practice your | | | | complete a variety of English vocabulary lessons and |
| pronunciation. Note down the pronunciation of each | | | | learn how different words can be used in different |
| word on the card so that you can become | | | | contexts. Take the time to work through English |
| comfortable with how the word sounds in | | | | vocabulary training guides, build vocabulary lists and |
| conversation. | | | | learn more English words easily with these essential |
| 4. Listen to radio or watch TV in English. Tune into | | | | tips. |
| English programs on the radio or television so that you | | | | |