what should i do improve my vocabulary?

Answer 1

Play "word of the day" every day.

Find a word you don't know, look up its' definition and write it down. Also, use it in a few sentences that you write down, and in speaking with someone that day- both will help you remember it.

Read a lot, too: books, magazine, the dictionary, whatever you can get your hands on.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

It is interesting that many say read , but read what? I found that perplexing many years ago when I wanted to improve my vocabulary. Many college professors who write are so verbose that the point the are trying to make seems to get lost in all those words
The average person on the street cannot give directions without pointing. Something is lost within the simple descriptive language that is needed to convey a thought that it is difficult for the average person to get the information to another without a question mark arising . Get a thesaurus and a good dictionay and try to constuct a complete sentence with use of a new word. You may try using synonyms since not everyone is listning closley anyway-.good luck.

Answer 3

A suggestion from the internet:
Some suggestions which may help you:

- Read. the more you read, the more words you will come in contact with.
- Use new found vocabulary in your everyday communication (writing, speaking).
- Become familiar with the glossary of your textbooks.
- Become familiar with the dictionary. Understand the pronunciation keys as well as why there are multiple meanings for words.
- Try to learn 5 new words a day. If you know these words - use them in your communication process. Without using these new words, it is a waste of your time.

Read. Read books from fields other than your major. Read books which interest you and concentrate while you read.

Answer 4

It sounds sort of funny but sometimes I just flip through the dictionary and choose words I'm not familiar with and try pronouncing it, then I read the definition.

It helps to break down the word if possible to its root.And to also to find its origin. Sometimes you can better comprehend the meaning.

This is a good way I improve my vocabulary.

Answer 5

Reading books/newspapers/articles helps alot but can be boring.

Try studying for SAT/GMAT exams, don't really need to get the certification, just that the questions on the language part is quite challenging. While trying to tackle the problems, you can learn through it.

Another more interesting way is watch TV programmes/sitcoms with subtitles, this way you can read the words and pick out the hard ones visually. Reading subtitles pushes your reading speed and gives you questions to start with.

Last important point, always standby a good dictionary!!

Answer 6

The best answer you've gotten here is the right one - reading. Reading everything you can get your hands on. When you come across words you're uncertain of the meaning of, find out and start using the word in your everyday life for a bit. After that, it'll come naturally when it's most apporpriate. A good vocabulary isn't just knowing words and their meanings, it is actually using them properly in normal conversation. Enjoy it, words are wonderful things!

Answer 7

Read, Spell, Listen, Speak and Write - all of these will improve your vocabulary, especially with an English-Educated person.

Answer 8

Get a vocabulary builer book (take word power- norman lewis i think)
thn us it in a month or 2.
Then read the paper- newpaper well.
Start reading difficult novels- note down words u understood while reading n check them up for meanings.
Just keep reading and saying ALOUD inteligent reads.
ONE MONH-IME NEEDED

Answer 9

Read often. Make a list of new words you encounter everyday then make sure to look them up on the internet or the dictionary.

Answer 10

Read classic novels...when you come across a word you're unfamiliar with, stop and look it up. Kind of a long process, but it'll help if you're willing to take the time.