How to Memorize Words Easily
Abstract
As we know, vocabulary is fundamental to language. Without a considerable size of vocabulary, effective communication in English is out of the question. However, most English learners find vocabulary learning time-consuming and frustrating. To improve efficiency and memory retention, traditional methods as well as some mnemonics are recommended, in the hope of helping learners memorize words scientifically and systematically, enlarging their vocabulary while having fun.
Key words: vocabulary-learning strategies, conventional methods, mnemonics
CONTENTS
Abstract......................................................................................................... I
摘要................................................................................................................. II
1. Introduction …………………………………………………. 1
1.1 The importance of vocabulary learning..................................... 1
1.2 The main problem of words memorizing................................... 1
1.3 The purpose of writing this essay……………………….......... 1
2. Theoretical Background …………………………………….. 3
2.1 Current Findings of Language Learning Strategies…………... 3
2.2 Why Are Vocabulary-Learning Strategies Important…………. 3
3.Ways of Words Memorizing……………………………... 5
3.1 Conventional Ways……………………………………………. 5
3.1.1 Affixes and Roots…………………………………………… 5
3.1.2 Synonymy, Antonym, Hyponymy……………………. ……. 6
3.1.3 Doing Exercise…………………………………………....... 7
3.1.4 Association…………………………………………………. 7
3.1.5 Classification………………………………………………... 7
3.1.6 Onomatopoeia………………………………………............. 8
3.1.7 Etymology………………………………………………….. 8
3.1.8 Transliteration………………………………………………. 8
3.2 Neat tricks……………………………………………………. 9
3.2.1 Breaking Down a Word Into Several Meaningful Parts……. 9
3.2.2 Using Jokes or Stories………………………………………. 9
3.2.3 Homophone…………………………………………………. 10
3.2.4 Riddles………………………………………………………. 10
3.2.5 Using Context………………………………………………. 11
3.2.6 Palindrome…………………………………………………... 11
3.2.7 Similar Spelling and Comparison…………………………… 11
3.2.8 Tongue Twisters……………………………………………... 12
3.2.9 Pictography………………………………………………….. 12
3.2.10 Designing Intelligent Questions and Answers…………….. 13
4. Suggestion………………………………………………… 14
5. Conclusion………………………………………………… 16
References…………………………………………………… 17
Acknowledgements………………………………………….. 18