2. Find connection (sounding/meaning)
between words
TRAP=TRAMPA
Build mental images
YELLOW≈HIELO
▪ (imagine a yellow ice cube)
3. Know the actual meaning of false friends
Differentiate UK and US English words
Maps, tables, etc.
4. Test yourself at regular intervals.
Difficulties find different associations.
Maybe try several different associations?
5. Try to learn related words,
HAND:
▪ parts of the hand
▪ actions of the hand
▪ other parts of the body
▪ words with the same root
▪ etc.
6. Learn words in the most common context
Food words context: when cooking, eating,
shopping, etc.
Learn other words related to those situations.
Try constructing sentences with them.
7. Read books, magazines, newspapers, comics,
etc.
Material covering topics you find interesting.
When finding and unknown word:
Try to guess the meaning
Check in a dictionary