Vocabulary Learning Techniques II

If you learn better by a hands on approach, one technique is to experience the word you are trying to learn. For example if you are learning the word for 'cake' in Spanish, which is 'pastel', you might want to make a cake, buy a cake or see one, say the word out loud and cut it and even say the word out loud before you eat some.

Another way to learn, is to transfer the words to your subconscious. Before you go to bed, make a list of 20 words. As with all memorizing efforts, focus on memorizing the words for good. Right before you are going to go to sleep, read the first word and translation aloud, while imagining what it looks like in your mind. Then read it again in a whisper, while doing the same thing, then whisper it again with your eyes closed. Rest for 15 seconds before going on to the next word.

Another technique, although it's kind of tedious, is by making and using flashcards. By making each card, you are already learning the words. It is often better to put a picture instead of the word in your native tongue, that way you will remain immersed in the language. You can also find flashcards online at Flashcard Exchange