The Problem with Learning Just One Word
Many students try to learn one new English word every day. This seems like a good idea, but it has a problem. When you learn a single word, it is often lonely in your brain. You can forget it very fast because it has no connections. You may know the word 'create', but you don't know how to use it in different situations.
A Better Method: Learn Word Families
A more professional and effective way is to learn word "families". This means when you learn a new word, you also learn its close relatives. These words look similar and share a meaning. This method creates strong connections in your mind, so you remember the words for a long time.
How to Use Word Families: An Example
Let's look at the word 'create'. It is a verb, an action word. Now, let's meet its family:
- Creation: This is the noun. It is the thing you make. (Example: "His new painting is a beautiful creation.")
- Creative: This is the adjective. It describes a person or an idea. (Example: "She is a very creative artist.")
- Creator: This is the noun for a person. (Example: "The creator of the game is famous.")
When you learn these four words together, you are not learning one thing; you are learning four. You understand the idea of 'create' more deeply.
Your New Daily Habit
From now on, do not just find one word. Find one idea. When you learn a new word like 'success' (noun), also ask your dictionary for its verb form, 'succeed'. This small change will make a big difference. Your vocabulary will grow faster, and you will start to speak more naturally because you have more options to express yourself.