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There are a few things that we can do if we are serious about improving our vocabulary.
1 Read, read and read
Aim to read at least a book a month. Make it a habit to read magazines, newspapers and anything you
can get your hand on. Look at the way good writers write. What are the interesting phrases and words
used?
2 Look it up
Is there a particular word that is always appearing when you read? Look it up. Keep a dictionary nearby.
You don't need to look up every word you don't know. That would kill the joy of reading. Look up words
which will help you understand the passage better.
3 Keep a vocabulary notebook
When I was in school, my English teacher made us keep a notebook for new words we learnt. At the end
of the year, it was fun to look back at what we had collected and used. Many words became a part of our
vocabulary daily.
4 Do word puzzles and play word games
There are many online games that will help you in improving your vocabulary. For example, go to
www.wordgames.com for games such as word search, crossword puzzle and puzzles.
5 Use online dictionaries
Use the free services of online dictionaries. Sign up to learn a word a day. Learn the pronunciation of a
new word from these websites.
6 Write daily
The fastest way of learning a new word is to use it. Write about the happenings in your school or about
your life. Look for ways to use these words aptly. There are many students who turn to the dictionary to
memorise some bombastic words to use in their essays but they ended up using them wrongly.
7 Do your own research
Find words that are associated with certain topics. Do a mind map of these words.
For example, when you think of the word 'environment', what are the words that come to your mind? Use
the Internet to help you.
Words associated with 'football' -( nouns, verbs, adjectives)
My Vocabulary Notebook
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
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Hello
Hello everyone,
Sorry I have not been able to update my blog due to time constraints. However, most of the notes and
stuff are still usable. Thanks for all your comments and continuous support. I will try to update the blog
more often.
Regards,
Jenny
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Friday, August 17, 2012
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Time really flies... I thought we had just started the new year and now we are actually approaching the
end. For those of you who are preparing for the trial exam, here are some tips for you:
Directed Writing
1 Make sure you know all the format for each task required.
E.g. formal letter, informal letter, report, article, speech and recount.
2 Remember to use all the points given. Add some elaboration.
3 Do not spend too much time on this essay and neglect your CW.
Continuous Writing
1 Prepare two short stories of your own, just in case there is no other choice.
A happy story and a sad story. Do not memorise from the workbook or anywhere else.
If you need to do that, change the ending, and the characters.
GO THROUGH SOME OF THE POSTS IN THIS BLOG FOR MORE TIPS.
Do post any questions over here. I am sorry I do not have time to grade your essays, so do not e-mail me
your essays.
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These are some words you can use to replace the 'tired' words.
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Sunday, February 5, 2012