34 Vocabulary learning strategies Do you remember the strategies for learning new words? Put the ideas below in the correct box. STRATEGIES 11 a You should … You shouldn’t … 1 expect to remember words without studying 2 study expressions in groups of five to seven 3 learn all the words in one go 4 only study vocabulary before a test 5 use new expressions in sentences and texts 6 revise words on the same topic together 7 only read the word lists in the book 8 take regular breaks when studying 9 just revise the new words once or twice 10 test yourself regularly 11 use your mobile to relax during breaks 12 write words and phrases by hand What advice could you give these students struggling with learning new words? Match the problems (1–3) with the most suitable suggestions (A–C). b “I read the words again and again, but I simply can’t remember them afterwards.” “You need to use the words to really remember them. Just reading is not enough, try writing sentences.” “You should add more variety to your studies. Test yourself or ask a friend to quiz you. Don’t forget to take regular breaks.” “Try studying for only a few minutes every day instead of just before the test.” “I really study hard before every test, but then I can’t remember any words when I need them.” “I hate revising new words because it takes forever and is really boring.” 1 A 2 B 3 C UNIT 04 | Eat, sleep, repeat … Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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