Forget that English is a difficult language to learn and so vocabulary improvement might seem a herculean task. But guys! It’s time to get a reality check. I know English is not difficult to learn for non-Anglo guys, but things turn out sour when you fumble for right words in English conversation during interview or somewhere. This is so because non-English speakers are not gifted with English fluency like the native English speakers. Its surely an embarrassing situation when you are lack of appropriate words at particular situation when things seem too delicate to be handled with English communication. To my experience, let me tell you few tips to improve yr pathetic vocabulary (appropriate for those who sincerely wish, not for jackass or lazy guys)....
PURCHASE an Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (recommended for those with slightly improved English, elementarily). I trust this dictionary blindly and have never seen any dictionary in comparison of Oxford. Though market is infested with other dictionaries from Fowler’s, Cambridge ETC., but Oxford seemed quite trustworthy and very much friendly to me. (I will certainly not forbade you to choose other dictionaries. Oxford is just my experience).
MAKE a habit of learning few words per day. Choose a time in accordance with your need but make sure you are stick to it. Browsing dictionary is also a good way to suddenly come across interesting words that you can use to confuse yr girlfriend/boyfriend, but ensure you are in peaceful place when you are studying dictionary. I made a practice of writing unfamiliar words on copy which seemed interesting and quite powering.
Learn words by heart. Never forget that English is a foreign language for non-native English speakers and you must increase yr vocabulary to get a good command on it. Native English speakers are fluent at it as compared to non-Anglo guys. So, make sure your practice towards improving vocabulary is sincere and perseverant. No one can teach you anything until you are docile. The same doctrine involves improving vocabulary as well.
You should get acquainted with English movies, English news, magazines and books printed in English. Watching English movies with subtitles will help you improve yr vocabulary as well as how to learn pronunciation for particular words and phrases. Get the help from experienced English teachers or persons in terms of knowing how to pronounce particular words. With buying oxford dictionary, you will get CD-ROM. Install it and learn how words are pronounced. It’ll cast a magical effect in terms of enhancing yr vocabulary with pronunciation skill. Most guys can speak English but have very pathetic pronunciation.
REMEMBER – English is neither difficult nor easy language. To get a good command of it, you must have sound number of word power. Your dedication (not inertia) is what matters how fast you improve yr vocabulary.
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