مکالمه - بخش دوم

Page 52 - Exercise 8

Part B - Listen to two other people explain how they learn new words in a foreign language. What techniques do they use?

1 - I keep a record of new words I come across. Then I make up study cards. I write the word on one side of the card and the meaning on the other side. Oh, and I always include at least one sentence with the word in it. Then I go through the cards whenever I have some spare time. Like when I’m waiting for my laundry to dry. Or on the bus. I study the words until I know them by heart, every week or so, I organize the cards into categories. You know I put all the words together that have to do with food or work, home or school. Whatever I can find that my new words have in common.

2 - I keep a vocabulary list on my computer. It’s organized alphabetically. Whenever I hear or read a new word, I add it to the list. Then ,when I have time I look it up in my dictionary. I also try to put down some key information about the word. You know, whether it’s a noun or a verb. And some examples of how it’s used. I go through the list and study the words as often as I can. I really believe that the only way to learn new words even in your own language is by memorizing them.