Expert strategies to maximize your English vocabulary learning
Study for 15-20 minutes daily rather than cramming for hours once a week.
Review words at increasing intervals to move them into long-term memory.
Create sentences with new words to understand their practical usage.
Focus on the most commonly used English words first. The top 2,000 words make up about 80% of everyday English conversations.
Study related words together (happy, happiness, happily, unhappy) to expand your vocabulary more quickly.
Create mental associations, use mnemonics, or connect new words to images or personal experiences.
Connect words to mental images
Relate words to your experiences
Test yourself regularly instead of just re-reading words. This strengthens memory connections.
Studies show active recall is 90% more effective than passive review
Review new words within 24 hours, then after 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, and 1 month to combat natural forgetting.
Mark challenging words as favorites for extra practice
Group words by topic (travel, business, etc.) in My Words
Focus on your "Review Incorrect" section regularly
Daily practice builds habits and earns bonus points
Add specialized vocabulary relevant to your goals
Stay motivated by competing with other learners
Understanding context and usage is more important than rote memorization. Practice using words in sentences.
Your brain needs time to process information. Short, frequent sessions are more effective than long, infrequent ones.
Challenging vocabulary often appears in important contexts. Use the favorite system to give them extra attention.
"Distributed practice leads to better long-term retention than massed practice."
Optimal first review timing
Average exposures needed to learn a word
Ideal daily study duration
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