7 Super – Simple Ways to Expand Your Vocabulary

Many college professors complain that most of their students have disappointing vocabulary. It may be unfair, but the truth is that everyone can benefit from building and expanding their vocabulary.

Having a good mix of vocabulary is good for your class discussions, reading, learning and making connections. It also makes you a good writer and this will come in handy where essays and term papers are concerned. This article teaches you simple tricks and tips to expand your vocabulary.

1. Read

There is no better way to grasp vocabulary than through reading. According to experts, you must read to grasp vocabulary. And this doesn’t mean you confine yourself to textbooks alone. Go beyond textbooks into journals, magazines and so forth. When you read, remember to jot the new and strange ones. This will not only enable you get new ones, but it will also enable you remember their definitions.

2. Learn word roots

Word roots are the essence of the English language. They are also same for other languages. The English language’s largest root is Latin. It travels your mind through suffixes, prefixes and other parts of the words. The roots for new words enable you determine new meaning for new words. This is the essence of learning new words. Sometimes, you also get to create words that will make sense. And once you have new words, their meanings and synonyms, consider grouping them and looking for means to remember them.

3. Follow “one word a day” principle.

Learning vocabulary requires consistency. You need to make sure you learn new vocabulary daily. If you make it a point to learn a new word daily, in a week-that’s 7 words. in the long run, you will be able to use these new words easily in whatever you do. This will directly enrich and expand your vocabulary pool.

4. Discover  new ways of finding word meaning

Words mean exactly as their context. When you want to learn what words mean, see how they are used in context. Knowing the meaning of new words depending on the context is a great way to build upon your vocabulary. In college, most of the words you will encounter will be used in context. If you self-evaluate words, getting meaning and understanding is promoted.

5. Use what you’ve learned

When you study and discover new words, you need to practice using them. You should use the new words both in context and in speech. This will not only help you understand them, but also promote the commitment to memory. At the end of the day, learning can only happen when you use the words you learn.

6. Find passion for words

Leaning vocabulary and mastery requires commitment. You need to use the words effectively. Learn the histories around words. Also have a high caliber word association. Just dedicate enough time to learning new words and inventing others. This journey is long, but worthwhile for your college and social life.

7. Make your vocabulary sensible

Start by learning the words that may express what’s most vital for you. As an example, learn a lot of your trade language – the words that are ordinarily used in your business or hobby or vocation. Go beyond the jargon and clichés, pay attention to better, fresher, clearer words to precise what your peers are talking about.

Keep a wordbook within range, therefore you’ll use it each time you come upon an unfamiliar word while reading a book or magazine, watching TV show or listening to a broadcast. If you read an electronic book, web articles or newsletters, it’s extremely convenient to consult an online dictionary or a special software. Try to bear in mind not solely definitions of the words, but their origin as well: it would be helpful once you come upon a word with an equivalent root.

There are numerous on-line word games that may create the process of improving vocabulary a lot fascinating and motivating. Usually they take about 5 minutes to play, so you can simply afford spending this time even at your working place.

Make sure to take part in conversations, even though you’re an extremely introverted person. Using the words you’ve learned, you’ll always remember what they mean, and they will certainly become a part of your active vocabulary. Besides, you may have an opportunity to pick up new words from people you speak to – everyone is potentially interesting wherever the cultural influences, professional spheres and personal preferences are involved.

And last however not least, expanding vocabulary isn’t a matter of 1 week, but a life time process, and it’s within your power to make it fascinating and productive.

Alphabets evolve

The Evolution of the AlphabetsWe may gain great knowledge about our ancestors and the human-race mental evolution by simply understanding the origins of today’s typeface.

watch the video about how words were formed

 

Cutting [Killing ] English

1. Principal To Student..." I Saw U Yesterday Rotating Near Girls Hostel Pulling Cigarette... ? "   2. Class Teacher Once Said :" Pick Up The Paper And Fall In The Dustbin!!!"   3. Once Teacher Said...." I'm Going Out Of The World To America.." 4. "..DON'T TRY TO TALK IN FRONT OF MY BACK.." 5. Don't..Laugh At The Back Benches...Otherwise Teeth And All Will Be Fallen Down..... 6. It Was Very Hot In The Afternoon When The Teacher Entered.. She Tried To Switch The Fan On, But There Was Some Problem. And Then She Said " Why Is Fan Not Oning" (Ing Form Of On) 7. Teacher In A Furious Mood... Write Down Ur Name And Father Of Ur Name!! 8. "Shhh.. . Quiet... The Principal Is Revolving Around College" 9. My Manager Started Like This "Hi, I Am Madhu, Married With Two Kids" 10. "Will U Hang That Calendar Or Else I'll HANG MYSELF" 11. LIBRARIAN SCOLD ," IF U WILL TALK AGAIN , I WILL KNEEL DOWN OUTSIDE" 12. Chemistry HOD Comes And Tells Us... "My Aim Is To Study My Son And Marry My Daughter" 13. Tomorrow Call Ur Parents Especially Mother And Father 14. "Why Are You Looking At The Monkeys Outside When I Am In The Class?!" 15. Lab Assistant Said This When My Friend Wrote Wrong Code.. "I Understand. You Understand. Computer How Understand?? 16. Seeing The Principal Passing By, The Teacher Told The Noisy Class.. "Keep Quiet, The Principal Has Passed Away" 17. Once Teacher Told "If U Talk So Loudly I Will Stand Uping U" 18. Teacher To Students:Don't Spit Outside, The Understanding People Will Suffer 19. I Have 3 Daughters, All Are Girls

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7 Super – Simple Ways to Expand Your Vocabulary

Many college professors complain that most of their students have
disappointing vocabulary. It may be unfair, but the truth is that
everyone can benefit from building and expanding their vocabulary.

Having a good mix of vocabulary is good for your class discussions,
reading, learning and making connections. It also makes you a good
writer and this will come in handy where essays and term papers are
concerned. This article teaches you simple tricks and tips to expand
your vocabulary.

1. Read

There is no better way to grasp vocabulary than through reading.
According to experts, you must read to grasp vocabulary. And this
doesn’t mean you confine yourself to textbooks alone. Go beyond
textbooks into journals, magazines and so forth. When you read,
remember to jot the new and strange ones. This will not only enable
you get new ones, but it will also enable you remember their
definitions.

2. Learn word roots

student with books2 300x199 7 Super Simple Ways to Expand Your
Vocabulary Word roots are the essence of the English language. They
are also same for other languages. The English language’s largest root
is Latin. It travels your mind through suffixes, prefixes and other
parts of the words. The roots for new words enable you determine new
meaning for new words. This is the essence of learning new words.
Sometimes, you also get to create words that will make sense. And once
you have new words, their meanings and synonyms, consider grouping
them and looking for means to remember them.

3. Follow “one word a day” principle.

Learning vocabulary requires consistency. You need to make sure you
learn new vocabulary daily. If you make it a point to learn a new word
daily, in a week-that’s 7 words. in the long run, you will be able to
use these new words easily in whatever you do. This will directly
enrich and expand your vocabulary pool.

4. Discover  new ways of finding word meaning

Words mean exactly as their context. When you want to learn what words
mean, see how they are used in context. Knowing the meaning of new
words depending on the context is a great way to build upon your
vocabulary. In college, most of the words you will encounter will be
used in context. If you self-evaluate words, getting meaning and
understanding is promoted.

5. Use what you’ve learned

When you study and discover new words, you need to practice using
them. You should use the new words both in context and in speech. This
will not only help you understand them, but also promote the
commitment to memory. At the end of the day, learning can only happen
when you use the words you learn.

6. Find passion for words

Leaning vocabulary and mastery requires commitment. You need to use
the words effectively. Learn the histories around words. Also have a
high caliber word association. Just dedicate enough time to learning
new words and inventing others. This journey is long, but worthwhile
for your college and social life.

7. Make your vocabulary sensible

Start by learning the words that may express what’s most vital for
you. As an example, learn a lot of your trade language – the words
that are ordinarily used in your business or hobby or vocation. Go
beyond the jargon and clichés, pay attention to better, fresher,
clearer words to precise what your peers are talking about.

Keep a wordbook within range, therefore you’ll use it each time you
come upon an unfamiliar word while reading a book or magazine,
watching TV show or listening to a broadcast. If you read an
electronic book, web articles or newsletters, it’s extremely
convenient to consult an online dictionary or a special software. Try
to bear in mind not solely definitions of the words, but their origin
as well: it would be helpful once you come upon a word with an
equivalent root.

There are numerous on-line word games that may create the process of
improving vocabulary a lot fascinating and motivating. Usually they
take about 5 minutes to play, so you can simply afford spending this
time even at your working place.

Make sure to take part in conversations, even though you’re an
extremely introverted person. Using the words you’ve learned, you’ll
always remember what they mean, and they will certainly become a part
of your active vocabulary. Besides, you may have an opportunity to
pick up new words from people you speak to – everyone is potentially
interesting wherever the cultural influences, professional spheres and
personal preferences are involved.

And last however not least, expanding vocabulary isn’t a matter of 1
week, but a life time process, and it’s within your power to make it
fascinating and productive.

ENGLISH - A POWERFUL LANGUAGE

Professor Ernest Brennecke of Columbia University is credited with inventing a sentence that can be made to have eight different meanings by placing ONE WORD in all possible positions in the sentence: "I hit him in the eye yesterday."

1.  ONLY I hit him in the eye yesterday. (No one else did.)
2.  I ONLY hit him in the eye yesterday. (Did not slap him.)
3.  I hit ONLY him in the eye yesterday. (I did not hit others.)
4.  I hit him ONLY in the eye yesterday. (I did not hit outside the eye.)
5.  I hit him in ONLY the eye yesterday. (Not other organs.)
6.  I hit him in the ONLY eye yesterday. (He doesn't have another eye..)
7.  I hit him in the eye ONLY yesterday. (Not today.)
8.  I hit him in the eye yesterday ONLY. (Did not wait for today.)

below and under / "Above" and "over"..Use of prepositions

"Above" and "over" Monday, August 24, 2009 A reader asked what the difference between above and over is. Editor Emily Brewster explains: Both above and over function as adverbs, prepositions, and adjectives, but since there is no overlap in meaning with the adjectives, I'll only address the adverbs and prepositions here. In its most common senses, the adverb over implies movement from one location or position to another: They climbed over the fence. He leaned over to see what I had written. I knocked over a glass of water. The baby is learning to roll over. She moved over to make room for them. Would you come over here for minute? I know you have the key. Hand it over, please. == The senses of the adverb above that function similarly imply only location, not movement: We lay on our backs and looked at the clouds above. Some children are fascinated by the moon and the stars above. The maze looks like person's face when viewed from above. You can write to us at the address shown above. == As prepositions, both over and above can mean "at or to a place that is higher than someone or something," but over is somewhat more common: A light hangs over/above the table. He raised his arms over/above his head. She rents an apartment over/above a bookstore. == Both can also mean "more than something": The movie is suitable for children over/above 13 years old. We've been having temperatures over/above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. I value time over/above money. == Again, over is the more common choice. And there are a number of contexts in which above is not used at all, despite having a meaning that technically fits: I've been waiting for over an hour. NOT: I've been waiting for above an hour. Over 50 people attended. NOT: Above 50 people attended. == Both prepositions can also mean "more loudly and clearly than (another sound)," although again, over is more common: I could barely hear the music over/above the noise of the crowd. == Each preposition also has many additional senses that are not shared by the other. See each word's entry for examples of those. Difference between below and under The prepositions below and under have similar meanings. Both can mean ‘lower than’. Cases where below is preferred Below can mean ‘at or to a lower level’. The people in the apartment below seldom go out. Put your signature below. I feel sick, I must go below. (= I must go downstairs to my cabin.) Below: not directly under We use below when one thing is not directly under another. The sun sank below the horizon. The climbers stopped 200m below the top of the mountain. Below is used in measurements where we think of a vertical scale. The temperature is ten degrees below zero. The Dead Sea is below sea level. She is below average in intelligence. Cases where under is preferred We prefer under when something is covered by what is over it. Under is also used when things are touching. There is something under the bed. He wore a shirt under his sweater. Under can mean ‘less than’ or ‘younger than’. Below is not used with this meaning. There were under twenty people at the meeting. (= There were less than twenty people.) You can’t vote if you are under 18. (NOT You can’t vote if you are below 18.)

Website for Teachers and Learners of English As a Foreign Language Abroad

http://www.americanenglish.state.gov/

10 tips to improve your English

1. Read good English books- Reading always helps. You may have read this almost everywhere, but it deserves another mention. Pick up books that interest you. In the beginning, you will be slow while reading the books. However, as you keep adding books to your library, you will start improving.
      
2. Learn 2 new words everyday- Make it a point to learn two new words every day. Read newspapers and magazines and encircle the words you don’t know the meaning of. Look up their meanings in the dictionary and try using them in a sentence.
     
3. Converse in English with your friends and family- You may be shy speaking in English in front of others. But you can always make mistakes in front of your family members and friends. Converse with them in English as much as you can. Slowly, you will start building confidence.
     
4. Listen to English language CDs- There are English language MP3s available in the market. Buy some of these and listen to them. They will help you get the right pronunciation of words.
      
5. Try and sing along English songs- You may not like listening to English songs. However, listening to English songs is a fun way to improve your English language skills. As you listen to them, try to decipher the lyrics and sing along.
      
6. Make mistakes- Do not be afraid to make mistakes. Everybody makes mistakes. In fact, you actually learn from your mistakes. When you fumble while speaking, or commit a grammatical error while writing, there will be people who will help you out. And you always tend to remember mistakes that happen in front of people.
       
7. Think in English- Another innovative way to improve your English language skills. When you are thinking something, try to think in English. Phrase sentences yourself, and if possible, write them down too.
     
8. Translate your Hindi newspaper- Most people who are not comfortable with English, read Hindi newspapers or newspapers in their native language. Try and translate one article everyday in English. Once you translate, get it checked by somebody. Mark your mistakes and try not to repeat them the next time.
      
9. Don’t go after fancy words- English is not about using big words. In fact, unless you are an author, big words are not going to get you anywhere. Try not to fret too much about difficult words. Focus on the basics.
      
10. Chat in English- We all have some sort of a Messenger on our phone, the most popular beingWhatsapp. When you are chatting with your friend over the phone or online, try to do that in English. It helps.