Here are a few strategies that will help you out:
Use a new word every day : Get into the habit of looking up a new word each morning, and then using it
at some point during the day. If it’s a partcularly obscure word and you can’t ft it into a conversaton
naturally, at least tell someone that you learned a cool new word, and then tell them what it means. Use apps and online games to expand your vocabulary : There are hundreds of free apps and games
designed to help users learn new words. One of my favorites is Free Rice (freerice.com). It’s a simple
multple-choice game that tests your vocabulary. The more questons you get right, the more difcult the
questons become! If you give an incorrect answer, the site will show you where you went wrong. Become a word enthusiast: Learning words in isolaton will help grow your vocabulary but gaining a
deeper appreciaton of a word’s structure and roots will put you in a good positon to understand new
words you encounter in the future. When you frst learn a word, break it down to its consttuent parts. For
example, the word “orthostatc” means “relatng to or caused by an upright posture”. Read widely: This is the classic piece of advice for anyone who wants to sound intelligent and educated.
Don’t stck to the same books and magazines that you normally read. Challenge yourself by exploring new
topics, and by reading denser and more challenging text. Set aside at least 15 minutes of reading tme each
day. In my opinion, there’s no excuse not to read – not only does it improve your vocabulary, but it will also
help you become a well-rounded individual capable of conversing with virtually anyone. If you aren’t sure what a word means, ask. It’s normal to feel embarrassed when someone uses a word
that you don’t recognize, but it’s a golden opportunity to learn something new. If someone tries to make
you feel inferior on the basis that you don’t happen to know what a word means, then that’s their problem.
If you really can’t ask at the tme, at least make a note of the word and look it up later in your dictonary.