Forget Words in English? Do This and Remember 1000+ Words

29,037 views ・ 2022-04-22

RealLife English


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So any ideas of
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some things that he can do to when he gets Tongue-Tied?
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Yeah, I think there are some useful things you can do, I mean...
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Yeah, I think there are some useful things you can.
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Why can't I remember any of the words I just heard?
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I know these words, but it's like it goes in one ear and out the other.
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This is so frustrating.
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Can you relate to this?
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As language learners
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we're exposed to new words all the time.
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We know and understand the meaning.
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But when it comes to speaking, it's like the words just vanish.
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Well, in today's lesson, I'll walk you through some simple
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and practical tips that will help you remember new vocabulary easily.
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But before we get started, each week, we create lessons like this
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to help English learners like you go from feeling like a lost an insecure
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English learner to being a confident and natural English speaker.
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So if this sounds like something that you want to do, then join
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our community of over 300,000 by hitting that subscribe button and bell down below.
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So you never miss out on any of our new lessons
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Listening to podcasts is fun and effortlessly to learn
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new vocabulary, you might be tempted to go straight to listening
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to podcasts created for English speakers.
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However, unless you're an advanced level student,
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this will be an ineffective and frustrating way to learn.
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If you get confused, you might stop paying attention
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and won't take in the new vocabulary you're learning.
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Just like I demonstrated earlier on this lesson so it's very important
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that you listen to content that is suited to your level.
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Although podcasts are an excellent way to learn new vocabulary in subjects
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that you're interested in, these words won't stick unless you engage with them.
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So write down new words you come across in a notebook or using an app
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like Anki, which uses flashcards to help you remember words easily.
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A useful feature of podcasts is that they can be played at a slower speed
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This will give you time to write down any new words you hear, and it will also
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give you a better understanding of how each word is pronounced.
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Then, if you're still aren't sure what they mean, pause the audio and look the words up.
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Since you've already
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heard these words in context and made an effort to absorb them.
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You are more likely to remember them.
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Many of the best podcasts designed for learning English like our RealLife
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English podcasts on our app come with the written transcripts.
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Try reading along to a podcast and you'll be learning
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how to read and pronounce words simultaneously.
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It is difficult to know how to pronounce words just by seeing them written down.
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Reading along or shadowing to a podcast
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is an easy way to get used to tricky pronunciation rules.
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Looking in the mirror while repeating the words you're hearing in
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a podcast is a great way to memorize the words
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as well as get comfortable with the language .This is great.
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However, sometimes
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it's better to practice the new vocabulary with another person.
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That's why we've created the RealLife English app.
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This five star app is the only place where any time, anywhere
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at the press of a button,
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you can connect with English learners from around the world.
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You can have fascinating conversations about new vocabulary you've learned
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or your culture, your hobbies, absolutely anything.
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And the best part is that the RealLife app is a free resource
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that you can use to improve your speaking right now.
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So download it for free by clicking up here or down in the description
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box below, or simply look for RealLife English in your favorite app store
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Movies and series are packed with examples of language used in real life conversations.
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So this is definitely a useful and enjoyable way of learning English.
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But you might be wondering what technique to use
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to get the best results when watching movies and series.
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Well, first, choose a scene no longer than 5 minutes
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and watch it in English without subtitles.
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Write down the words and expressions that you understood.
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Then try writing a little paragraph in English
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about what you understand is happening.
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Watch the scene with subtitles in your language
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and compare the scene script with the words and paragraph that you wrote down.
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Watch the scene in English without
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subtitles as many times as you need to and write down
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all of the words and expressions that you understand.
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Do this exercise for about 30 minutes of study time.
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Try to infer the meaning of the words and expressions that you wrote down.
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Remember, whenever possible, to write down the words and expressions
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in context, as this will make it easier to remember
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the feelings and ideas linked to the words.
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And speaking of feelings, another way to remember vocabulary
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is to connect emotionally with what you are hearing or watching.
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This emotional tie between you and the words
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makes it easy to remember them in future.
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For example, if you love the Netflix series Bridgerton,
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it might be easier for you to remember the formal language used
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in the show than it is for someone who has no interest in it.
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So find films and series that you are interested in it
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and try this technique. Before you continue watching
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why not pause this video and let us know down in the comments
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what methods you use to remember new vocabulary.
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Share your answer below and don't forget to add
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an encouraging message to the other members of the community.
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To improve your English with social media,
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start by following accounts that post in English,
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whether that's on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube.
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It doesn't matter.
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And of course, try to interact with them.
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It's free.
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And your brain already sees this activity as a habit
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It's already part of your day to day life, right?
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So you can just do what you're used to doing.
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But in English, small changes like this can have a huge impact
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on your language learning. Without even realizing it
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you're creating a language immersion environment.
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The key is to engage with the content regularly.
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As this is the best way to retain the new words you're learning.
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This means commenting on posts,
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watching videos, and participating in Instagram pools
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or questions.
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If you come across an unfamiliar word, try to figure out
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what it means in the context of the picture or post.
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If it's slang or a training new word, you might find that it's
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used in other posts as well.
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And this would make it easier to remember the meaning
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if the word is completely unfamiliar Look up the meaning
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and try to associate it with the post or picture you saw.
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And so this will help you connect the word to the visual aspect.
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You could also comment on the posts
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so that you actively participate in using the word.
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So there you have it.
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3 fun methods that you can use to improve
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your English and learn tons of new vocabulary.
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I hope you enjoyed today's lesson as much as I did.
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Make sure you like this video and share it with a friend
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who is also learning English. To continue your learning
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watch this lesson next.
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