SOME TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH VOCABULARY

Learning vocabulary is a big part of learning a language. The more English
words you learn, the better you can communicate your needs, ideas,
thoughts and feelings to other people in English. 
The followings are some tips for improving English vocabulary.

1. Writing down new words
It's a really good idea to write down useful new vocabulary. The act of
writing the words helps you remember them better. Plus, lots of people
learn better when they see things written on paper, rather than just hearing
them. 
You can add a translation in your language, a definition in English, a note
on pronunciation or even a drawing! The more different links you make
between the word and its meaning, the better.

2. Revising new vocabulary regularly
So, you've got an English notebook full of useful vocabulary to remember.
But if you don't look again at the new words and phrases you've studied,
you only remember on average 20–25 per cent of it. That's a shocking
waste of time and effort! 
The good news is that if you look at your notes again after an hour, again
the next day and once more after a few days, you can make sure that 100
per cent of what you learn goes into your long-term memory. 
So, make five minutes each day to revise your English vocabulary. The
more you look backwards, the faster you go forwards! 
3. Developing a reading habit
Vocabulary building is easiest when you encounter words in context.
Seeing words appear in a novel or a newspaper article can be far more
helpful than seeing them appear on vocabulary lists. Not only do you gain
exposure to unfamiliar words; you also see how they’re used.

4. Learning from context

'Context' means the text that comes before and after a particular word. It
also refers to the situation in which a word is used. 
Context is your friend when you're learning new vocabulary! It helps you
guess the meaning of words you don't know, it shows you how a word is
used in a sentence, and it helps you remember the word for longer. 
This means learning vocabulary by reading and listening is more effective
than trying to study word lists. It also means that it's better to make a note
of how a word is used in a sentence, rather than just the word on its own.
5. Using the principle ‘use it or lose it’!
Following the 'use it or lose it' principle, using words is the best way to
make sure you don't forget them. So, try using new vocabulary as soon as
you can when you're speaking or writing in English. 
Researchers have found that you need to see or hear a word on average ten
times to remember it. But when you're actively making an effort with a
word – for example, you ask the person you're talking to how to say
something – you learn it much faster. 
6. Writing
In the age of the internet, writing has become essential to learning and
using a new language. Because of the one-sided nature of writing, it’s
helpful to have a digital writing assistant, like Grammarly, on your side to
help your words flow easily. 
7. Playing word games
Classic games like Scrabble and Boggle can function as a fun way to
expand your English vocabulary. Crossword puzzles can as well. If you
really want to be efficient, follow up rounds of these word games with a
little note-taking. Keep a list of the different words you learned while
playing the game, and then study that list from time to time.
8. Using flashcards
A quick way to build a large vocabulary is to study a number of words via
flashcards. In today’s digital age, a wide array of smartphone apps makes
flashcards convenient and easy to organize. Aiming for one new word a
day is reasonable. You can always go for more, but it may not be
reasonable to assimilate dozens of English words every single day.
 9. Practicing using new words in conversation

It’s possible to amass a huge vocabulary without actually knowing how to
use words. This means you have to take it upon yourself to put your
personal dictionary into use. If you come across an interesting word in your
reading, make a point of using it in conversation. By experimenting in low-
stakes situations, you can practice the art of word choice and, with a little
bit of trial and error, hone in on the right word for a particular context.