10個經典來告訴你如何增加你的英文字彙

Ten tips to build English vocabulary
10個經典來告訴你如何增加你的英文字彙
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Feeling overwhelmed trying to memorize so many vocabulary words? It doesn't need to be a daunting task! Check out these top strategies and practical pointers that can help you build your word power!

你是否感覺到試著記憶太多的字彙讓你喘不過氣來呢？其實不需要把它視為是一項令人恐怖的任務！看一看這些經典的對策及有效的方法可以幫助你增加你的字彙量！

Connect:	聯想:
It's easier to memorize words based on a common theme. Make your own connections between words and possibly organize them in a spider diagram.	利用基本的話題來記憶字彙較容易得多。讓你自己在文字當中做關聯並可能的話利用它們組織一個蜘蛛圖形來。

Write:	筆記:
Practically using vocabulary can help it stick in your mind. Write sentences with new vocabulary words or compose a story using a group of words or expressions.	隨時來使用字彙可以使你牢記在心。運用新字彙來寫一些句子或用一連串的字彙或表達詞來編寫一篇故事。

Draw:	畫圖:
Expose the artist in you by drawing pictures related to the words you study. Your drawings can help trigger your memory in the future.	把你自己當作是一位藝術家藉由畫一些你在學習的字彙圖片。你所畫下圖片將幫助你在未來的日子裡有所記憶。

Act:	動作:
Get your moves on by acting out words and expressions you learn. Or, imagine and act out a situation where you would need to use them.	藉由一些動作來表示這些字彙來學習。或者，想像或做一些動作在某種情況下你有可能會需要使用到這些字彙。

Create:	創造:
Design flashcards in English and study them in your spare time. Each week make new ones, but continue to review all of them.	設計英與隨身記憶的小卡片並且在你的空閒時間拿來閱讀。每週增加一些，但是要不斷複習所有的英語字彙。

Associate:	組織:
Assign different colors to different words. This association will help you recall vocabulary later.	不同的單字彙分別給予不同的顏色。之後可以幫助組織記起字彙來。

Listen:	聽取:
Think about other words which sound similar to the words you're learning, especially complex words. Associate the other words with this new word to help you remember the pronunciation.	想一想其他字彙聽起來與你正在學習的字彙是否有關，特別是複雜的字彙。藉由新的字彙讓你聯想起其他的字彙可以幫助你記憶它們的發音。

Choose:	選擇:
Remember that topics that interest you will be easier to learn. Therefore, carefully select words that you will find useful or interesting. Even the process of making the choice is a memory aid!	記住那些會引起你興趣的主題將可以更容易學習，因此要仔細選擇一些你認為有用或有興趣的字彙。甚至在你做選擇的同時也可以幫助記憶！

Limit:	限定:
Don't try to memorize the dictionary in a day! Limit yourself to 15 words per day, and you'll gain confidence instead of feeling overwhelmed.	不要嘗試在一天內記一本字典！設定你自己一天15個字彙，然後你將會有自信而不覺壓力過重。

Observe:	觀察:
Keep an eye out for the words you're studying when reading or listening to English.	當你在閱讀或是聆聽英語的時後，要全神貫注你正在學習的這些字彙。