Tips for Learning New Vocabulary Words
1 0 Tips for Learning New Words Once you're set to learn new vocabulary words, now comes the challenge of actually retaining them for later use. In speech and writing, one common problem is the use of malapropisms; that is, misusing words when confused by their similar sound. For instance, saying it's a "mute point" when you really mean "moot point." Such mistakes can be embarrassing, but avoided if you gain a good handle of your vocabulary. To learn a new word is one thing, but to learn it correctly and remember it right, that's what you want. Here are 10 tips for learning new words (correctly). Tip 1, Reading: When working from a vocabulary list, we often try and create context and associations for words to remember their meaning. The benefit of reading - in addition to enriching the mind - is that the context is already provided. From context, you can more often than not, gather the meaning of a word you're otherwise unfamiliar with....