How to Memorize Words Easily
Abstract
As we know, vocabulary is fundamental to language. Without a considerable size of vocabulary, effective communication in English is out of the question. However, most English learners find vocabulary learning time-consuming and frustrating. To improve efficiency and memory retention, traditional methods as well as some mnemonics are recommended, in the hope of helping learners memorize words scientifically and systematically, enlarging their vocabulary while having fun.
Key words: vocabulary-learning strategies, conventional methods, mnemonics 轻松背单词
摘 要
众所周知，词汇是语言的基石。没有一定的词汇量，语言沟通无从谈起。本文从词汇在英语学习中的重要性入手，指出了记忆词汇的主要问题是费时和低效率。词汇学习决不是简单地死记硬背。词汇学习策略也是非常有必要的。为了帮助学习者能够更有效的记住单词，本文介绍了一些传统的和有趣的词汇学习策略，分别叫做正统法和妙招术。使用这些方法，能提高学习效率，激发学习者的想象力和对英语学习的兴趣，从而扩大词汇量。
关键词： 词汇学习策略 正统法 妙招
CONTENTS
Abstract. I
摘要. II
1. Introduction …………………………………………………. 1
1.1 The importance of vocabulary learning. 1
1.2 The main problem of words memorizing. 1
1.3 The purpose of writing this essay……………………… 1
2. Theoretical Background …………………………………… 3
2.1 Current Findings of Language Learning Strategies…………. 3
2.2 Why Are Vocabulary-Learning Strategies Important…………. 3
3．Ways of Words Memorizing……………………………. 5
3.1 Conventional Ways……………………………………………. 5
3.1.1 Affixes and Roots…………………………………………… 5
3.1.2 Synonymy, Antonym, Hyponymy……………………. ……. 6
3.1.3 Doing Exercise…………………………………………. 7
3.1.4 Association…………………………………………………. 7
3.1.5 Classification………………………………………………. 7
3.1.6 Onomatopoeia………………………………………. 8
3.1.7 Etymology………………………………………………… 8
3.1.8 Transliteration………………………………………………. 8
3.2 Neat tricks……………………………………………………. 9
3.2.1 Breaking Down a Word Into Several Meaningful Parts……. 9
3.2.2 Using Jokes or Stories………………………………………. 9
3.2.3 Homophone…………………………………………………. 10
3.2.4 Riddles………………………………………………………. 10
3.2.5 Using Context………………………………………………. 11
3.2.6 Palindrome…………………………………………………. 11
3.2.7 Similar Spelling and Comparison…………………………… 11
3.2.8 Tongue Twisters……………………………………………. 12
3.2.9 Pictography………………………………………………… 12
3.2.10 Designing Intelligent Questions and Answers…………… 13
4. Suggestion………………………………………………… 14
5. Conclusion………………………………………………… 16
References…………………………………………………… 17
Acknowledgements………………………………………… 18
