How To Improve English Vocabulary Effectively?

Have you ever wondered? How many English words are there? If we look at the Oxford dictionary latest 20th edition, then we find that there are approximately 171,476 words which are being used currently. So out of these words, how many do you know? Offcourse the figure would be different for Native English speaker then Non-native, but even native English speakers don't remember many words which are in daily use. So the real question arises How to improve our English vocabulary effectively and quickly? There are plenty of benefits when you learn huge cache of vocabulary.
                  When I say effectively, it means to learn vocabulary and never forget it and use it on appropriate time while speaking. 

Importance Of Vocabulary

1. To Get High Score In Exams

This is an unequivocal fact that you should learn and augment the use of vocabulary to score high in exams. Suppose you and your fellow students both have written a 1000 words essay without any grammatical mistakes, so who is going to score high? Definitely one, who has used most vocabulary(words which we rarely use)in his writing.

 Not only this but also foreign universities requires the declaration of purpose to apply for the particular course in that university. There you will need excellent and effective word power so that you can justify your selection.

2. To Increase Reading Efficiency

We love to read, whether we prepare for exams, read novels or even study online, it is the vital part of our source of knowledge. So what if you can only read but find it difficult to comprehend the word better and read between the lines, without building good vocabulary we can't even understand literal and metaphorical implications of words. It will be useless to read and just go through the lines without the getting the sense of meanings of those words, so in a nut-shell improving English vocabulary adds meaning to our reading ability.

3. To Show Your  Writing Prowess

The huge cache of words in your armoury could significantly improve your writing skills. From writing academic assignments to official letters, you will need to have more words to communicate effectively.

4.  To be more Persuasive

When you have the powers of words, then you can easily persuade others and can get the positive result in your favour. The logic here is to present your argument unambiguous, and it gets more comfortable when you get the ability to express yourself articulately

5. To Enhance Your Confidence

Communication is one of those skills which can halt or boost your success in both personal and professional life. You can confidently forward your ideas and perceptions if you can communicate effectively to the people with your magic words.

Tips To Improve English Vocabulary

1. Read, Read and Read

Reading lets you discover new words so read as much as you can to add different words in your memory, Read literature books, magazines, newspaper or whatever you enjoy reading most. It is an easy part and can enhance your language skills 

2. Try To Understand The Contexts

You have so many words in your arsenal, but if you don't have any idea how and when to make use of it, then I am sorry you may not have not truly learned. Here comes the best part which makes the reading essential as it provides each word its own context, which could help you to analyse the meaning and usage of that word, For Example

 " The Oatmeal is horrible, it tastes so bitter " you will have difficulty in understanding the meaning of " bitter " without the complete sentence. Context also aids us to differentiate the word between formal and informal.

3. Understand The Related Words

If you have learned a single word, then don't stop here! Take out the dictionary or the internet and look up for derivates of that word and expression.

Like careful, careless, carefree and take care. You had only one word in the beginning, now you have learned four more related words.

4. Form The Sentences

We know that "Practice makes Perfect ". Now you have learned a word, and you also have an idea how to use it. But for the mind to memorise this word, you will have put this words into action. You can use that word by making 5-10 different sentences that use other meanings of the word. For Example " look over. "

write: "Officer, look over my paper", " My Mom told me to look over in the garage "

5. Flashcards Technique

One of the most popular way to learn and memorise new vocabulary. You can write the flash cards and post it on notes so that you can see it regularly which would help you to remember the words or you can draw the words to help you learn it visually. There lots of mobile Apps available to use built-in flashcards for learning words.

7. Play Word Games

Lots of word games are available. You can make the most of it. Like, scrabble beside having fun playing you can even test your creativity.

6. Magic Method " Mnemonics "

We have found this method by far the best approach to learn lots of English vocabulary effectively. You need very little practice to master it. Why this is the best method? In Mnemonics, you utilise your brain's imagination more effectively. How this works?

For Example, your word is "Abridge " which means " to shorten "

Now you will have to relate the word and its meaning most ridiculously or funnily in your imagination. 

Word: Abridge, Meaning: To shorten

Imagine yourself for a brief moment, trying to squeeze the bridge with your hands to shorten its size. Yes! This is insanity and absurd, but believe me this is how it works, and it will help you to memorise words for a long time quickly. If you imagine a word with decency, you will never be going to remember it by this method. Be innovative and funny at the same time.

Here is another example:

Word: Abrogate, Meaning: revoke formally

A-Bro-Gate

Imagine a boy waiting for a girl at some gate, and all of a sudden from nowhere, brother of a girl appears and get rid of that boy (abolish).

See how it sounds funny, but this is the must-try method for anyone who wants to explore and store a vast amount of vocabulary in his/her brain.

In the end, we would like to advise you to employ mnemonics technique for improving your English vocabulary effectively. Be a confident person impress and alleviate your stature in front of everyone