Daily Guidance #9
Read! Read! Read!
What’s the best way for students to meet the most new words in context in the least amount of time? Read. Reading is the fastest way to increase vocabulary both in your first and second language as it exposes you to a plethora of words and provides you with the context you need to extract detailed meaning and information about form and use.
But reading doesn’t have to mean forcing your way through a stack of 18th century English novels. There are so many great ways to exercise your brain and learn vocabulary while you learn about subjects you actually care about. You could read the newspaper, blogs or English websites. Even social media networks like Twitter can provide you with ample text and vocab to help your cause.
Keep in mind that if you are reading about something you actually care about, you’re likely to be more engaged in the act and to not only learn new words but retain them for longer amounts of time.
TIP: Did you know that most of the words we learn when we read are acquired subconsciously? We pick up on them without even realizing it through repeat exposure and contextual guessing vs. rote learning and memorization.
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