Learn Elementary English Vocabulary with Fun Quizzes and Free Apps!
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How's your vacation going with the kids? A grand plan for the holidays is great, but if you haven't made any specific plans yet, how about adding a goal to memorize English vocabulary?
Learning 10-20 elementary English words daily during the vacation is not only manageable but also one of the most effective ways to boost your English skills.
Table of Contents
How to Memorize Vocabulary
Effective Memorization Techniques
Practice Questions & Activities
Free Vocabulary Apps
The Power of Repetition: Testing
1. How to Memorize Vocabulary
The most famous theory in memorization is Ebbinghaus's Forgetting Curve. As the graph shows, a significant amount of what we learn vanishes quickly at first. However, the number of words that remain in long-term memory decreases more slowly over time. Thus, the key is to repeatedly review what you've learned to transfer it to long-term memory.
2. Effective Memorization Techniques
So, how can elementary students effectively memorize English words? In EFL (English as a Foreign Language) environments, it’s common to use English vocabulary books that pair words with their meanings. However, this method often leads to quick forgetting as shown by the forgetting curve. Even if the words appear in reading, they might not be comprehended.
Comprehension relies on context within sentences and phrases (meaning chunks), so simply knowing a word isn’t enough. This is why it's essential to learn vocabulary with example sentences. Also, try to associate meanings with images, as this makes it easier to remember and use the words later.
3. Practice Questions & Activities
Why did we take so many pop quizzes in school? Because recalling information during quizzes helps reinforce what we've learned. Finding and writing the correct words helps children remember them more accurately. For elementary students, activities like finding hidden pictures or solving word puzzles can make vocabulary learning fun and engaging.
4. Free Vocabulary Apps
Quizlet is a free app that allows kids to learn English vocabulary like a game. Publishers input the words, making it easy for students to study anytime, anywhere without carrying a book.
SoundCloud is another free app that offers audio learning. It's perfect for learning on the go, making it a highly recommended tool.
5. The Power of Repetition: Testing
Regular testing is crucial when working through elementary English vocabulary workbooks. Testing helps reinforce the words you've learned, providing another opportunity for review.
With consistent repetition, the essential elementary English vocabulary in "1200 Key English Words" can be stored in long-term memory. Boost your English skills this vacation with 1200 KEW!
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