HOW TO STUDY VOCABULARY II:

Hey everybody out there!

I recently draw the conclusion that I have to adjust my current learning strategies regarding memorizing new words. How did I come to this conclusion? Well, the answer is a really simple one. I failed the PC1. The thing is, I did learn, but I assume the way I did wasn't the best one to pass the exam.
Therefore I decided to adapt some learning strategies from my colleagues (who probably passed PC1 or were at least better than I was). !?!?!? :O
One of the methods I'd like to use in future is from a colleague of mine who uses an exercise book in which she writes down every new word or phrase that crosses her path (in class or somewhere else). I think that's a good way of boosting your vocabulary as you learn new words step by step and not all of them under time pressure. I mean, if you write down three to ten new phrases per day you probably struggle less with memorizing them than you would if you have to study all of them at the same time. Therefore, I have to admit that I have faith in this method. That's why I am gonna start working with such an exercise book from now on, I guess. :D I hope that helps me to get a better result on the next PC in january. (Honestly, I'm gonna do the best I can.)
Another aid I could use to boost my vocabulary, according to my colleagues is a software called anki. Anki focuses on remembering vocabulary in a more efficient and easier way. But I am not sure if I am the type of student/English learner who would benefit from software, as I hate sitting in front of the computer. I don't even like to use my mobile phone so much. Don't ask why, I can't even explain the reason for that. ;)

Nevertheless, I checked out the website about anki. On the website, anki is described as a tool that focuses on remembering vocabulary more efficiently and easily. According to the website (http://ankisrs.net/), using anki decreases the time of studying or in other words, you learn more in less time. Doesn't sound that bad, does it? I'm gonna check out this software and if it doesn't apply to me, I don't use it. It's as simple as that, right?

That's all for now, guys. I know, I am not good at writing about boosting your vocabulary, nevertheless, I hope you found some aspects interesting.

S.