Lesson
There's nothing more amazing than the human mind - it's capable of dreaming of anything and everything - however, the brain impressive thought it may be is still an old piece of equipment - some of its parts aren't much different from that of your average penguin. Understanding a little bit about the mind - learning how to take advantage of its strengths and 'weaknesses' by using simple learning methods will help you speed up and remember more when learning English.
Here's my method for learning vocabulary
1. Choose a topic
2. Find three new words
3. Find three pictures that to you represent those words
4. Use each word in a few sentences - you don't need to define.
5. Teach these words to others - share them with the description
Do this a few times - the next time you find a new word match it to another topic and go through the same process. When you’re comfortable with the process increase the number from 3 to 4 to 5 and so on.
Topic – People
I think being gregarious is a very positive thing. I think it’s not something you can learn but more a part of your nature. You’re a people person and people are attracted to you.
To be capricious isn’t necessarily bad – but if you love someone who is capricious you should expect to get hurt.
Lot’s of people like to think of themselves as being enigmatic but it isn’t usually true, they often don’t have a lot to say. I think people who are true enigmas are that way because they don’t care what people think
Notes:
The reason this works is because our brains are already wired up to form patterns and connections in meaning - our brain is highly visual and we think in symbols - and we are social animals, sharing knowledge doesn't only act as practice - it also makes us feel good - the body releases chemicals that make us feel good and we remember this good feeling and it's cause. Of course everybody is different, but we are not that different. Don’t overanalyze, go – do.
Would love to know if this works for you
