Do You Forget New English Words? This Changes Everything 🔥, by Learn English with MosaLingua on YouTube. 4 min 30 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 30 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes a day
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with the most common English words. They turn up in almost every sentence you read or hear, so learning them first gives you the quickest payoff.
Use each new word the same day. Write a sentence about your own life, say it out loud, or drop it into a message to a friend.
Turn the word into a vivid mental image. The stranger or funnier the picture, the easier the word comes back to you later.
Split long words into smaller parts you already know, such as prefixes, roots and endings. One hard word becomes a few familiar pieces.
Mix all three types of memory. Say the word aloud, picture it in your head, and link it to a meaning or feeling you already have.
Learn each word inside a full sentence or a real situation instead of as a single isolated translation. Context gives your memory more hooks.
Add the words to a spaced repetition app like Anki or MosaLingua. Review each card only when the app schedules it, not whenever you feel like it.
Keep reviews short and daily. Ten focused minutes every day beats one long session at the weekend.
Tips and common mistakes
Do not add more than 10 to 15 new words a day, or your review queue will pile up and you will start skipping it.
Clear your reviews before adding new cards. The old words are the ones most likely to slip away.
Say every word out loud at least once. Silent reading gives your memory far less to hold on to.
If one card keeps failing, add a picture or a personal sentence to it instead of just repeating it more often.
Questions
How often should I review with spaced repetition?
The app sets the gaps for you, usually stretching from one day to several weeks. Just do the cards it shows each day and trust the schedule.
Do I need a paid app for this?
No. Free options like Anki, or a box of index cards with dividers, work fine. A paid app mainly adds convenience and syncing.
How many new words should I learn a day?
Around 5 to 15 is realistic for most beginners. A small set you truly remember beats a long list you forget by Friday.
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