The numbers of words used in a particular language often scare a lot of people, for example, the Oxford English Dictionary contains240, 000 English entries, the “Hanya Da Cidian” dictionary contains 370, 000 Mandarin Chinese words, the “Explanatory Dictionary of the Living Great Russian Language” contains 200, 000 Russian words, and many others. Cramming is definitely not the best way to learn a language! In this article, we’ll give you some tips on the best ways to learn a new language’s vocabulary; to put a little spring in your language learning step!
It is the body of words used in a particular language, just like the bricks used in building houses. Vocabulary is very important in language learning, just as the linguist David Wilkins argued, "Without grammar little can be conveyed, without vocabulary, nothing can be conveyed." It is only when you know a certain amount of vocabulary that you can start speaking.
Vocabulary helps others understand you more and helps convey meanings effectively. A deep vocabulary allows you to be more intentional about your message. Your words during an interview will convey an impression of you and your abilities which is what the judges will deliberate on. Therefore, you should choose a vocabulary list that meets your demand. For instance, if you want to take an examination, it’ll be a good idea to choose vocabulary books for that examination or maybe you want to increase your daily conversation ability, it’ll be better you go for books that will help your conversation vocabulary.
Fortunately, you don’t necessarily have to go through that stress as there are shortcuts which can make it easier. For example, many languages have rules that guide their word formations; for example in English, there are root words, affixes (prefix and suffix). It is the same in Chinese also, as there are rules that can help you to memorize words in groups. In addition, there are interesting games online which you can play at your leisure hours.
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