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How to expand vocabulary? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 month ago by someoneFromInternet@lemmy.ml to c/englishlearning@lemmy.ml

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Now I can watch some films with subtitles, read texts(I think my level is about A2 - B1) and understand the main point, but I feel like I need somehow to expand my vocabulary. I tried to learn new words using flash cards and it's seems effectively. But too boring for me and I just can't do it. So, maybe you can give a couple recommendations?

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[–] KazuchijouNo@lemy.lol 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Read a lot! And watch many videos or movies on similar subjects so that you learn how to pronounce those words. Then you could write about the videos/movies, or share your opinions about them online. Extra points if it's something you actually like and know a bit about.

Just a quick warning: sometimes not even native speakers know the "proper" pronunciation of certain words, so you'll hear a variety of accents and pronunciations, from this just pick your fighter, whatever sounds better to you I guess. Also, sometimes people can be mean online, don't mind them.

Source: I got my english from books, games and youtube, then got a bit of practice from speaking with friends and working at call centers.

[–] N0x0n@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Also, sometimes people can be mean ~~online~~, don't mind them.

Anecdote: I learned speaking French for like forever? I'm Dutch so I have some accent and an old French women (in the south),while I ask for some help, said I need to learn to speak French in a very mean tone just because I don't have their stupid south accent ! 🤨

[–] Faydaikin 4 points 1 month ago

Reading. It helped my English enormously.

I liked Sci-Fi and Horror, so I got into Frank Herbert and H.P. Lovecraft, from there I branched out into a ton of other authors and genres. But mostly stuck with Sci-Fi, I felt it was the most giving when it came to "new words" that weren't out-dated Shakespearian slang terms. 😄

[–] JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago

As the other commenter said, speaking to people who speak the language is one of the best ways to learn a language.