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Apr 23rd 2012 00:44
Lately,I am trying to improve my english vocabulary level.I tried very hard to remember every single word,but when I need to use them,I just don't know how to put them in to the sentence.
I guess the new words are still new for me,so I need to review them few more times before I use them.Or maybe I need to find some other way to study english words.
Rekkia
Apr 23rd 2012 01:08
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  • English Vocabulary

    In titles, every word should be capitalized except for words like 'the', 'and', 'for', 'a', etc. But even those words are capitalized if they are the first word of the title.

 
  • Lately,I am trying to improve my english vocabulary level.

  • Lately, I have been trying to improve my English vocabulary level.

 
  • I tried very hard to remember every single word,but when I need to use them,I just don't know how to put them in to the sentence.

  • I've been trying very hard to remember every single word, but when I need to use them, I just don't know how to put them in to the sentence.

    Don't forget to put a space after each comma!

 
  • I guess the new words are still new for me,so I need to review them few more times before I use them.

  • I guess the new words are still new for me, so I need to review them a few more times before I use them.

 
  • Or maybe I need to find some other way to study english words.

  • Or maybe I need to find some other way to study English words.

 
I've noticed that it's really tough to move a word from one's 'passive vocabulary' to one's 'active vocabulary'. Passive vocabulary is vocabulary that you can understand, but that you cannot remember when you are trying to speak. Active vocabulary is vocabulary that you can understand AND use in conversation.

I try to solve this problem by studying words in the context of sentences. For example, if I want to learn the word 'however' I would learn it by studying this dialogue: "She really enjoys playing the flute. However, she has so much homework that she has no time to practice."

I use flashcards, so on the front of the flashcard I might write "She really enjoys playing the flute. ______, she has so much homework that she has no time to practice." Then I would write "however" on the back. That way I'm forcing myself to practice using the word 'however', so it becomes a part of my active vocabulary.

Anyway, I hope this tip helps you! Happy studying!
Apr 23rd 2012 08:33 kuma
Wow, thank you very much. I didn't know that it is necessary to put a space after each comma. Thank you for telling me this.

I am using flashcards too,but I didn't use it with the sentences. It sounds it is a very good way to study vocabulary. Today,I will change my flashcards. Hoping that all my passive vocabulary will become my active vocabulary!!

Thank you!!
Apr 26th 2012 10:19 Rekkia
You're very welcome!! I hope some of those study methods work for you. ^^
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