2007-04-05 15:39:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
sign up for dictionary.com's word of the day. they'll send you a new vocabulary word every day with its definition and examples. then try to use that word at least once at some point in the day.
2007-04-05 15:43:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 12⤊ 1⤋
"Word of the day" calendars or emails/newsletters are always an option, but be sure to check out the material beforehand. Sometimes those types of aids have "crazy" words that are not typically in common use.
Reading is definitely an option, depending on the time you have to dedicate. If you don't have a lot of time to read, try listening to a bit of talk radio or NPR (National Public Radio) during your commute. If none of those stations interest you, try visiting the library to check on their selection of audiobooks (Compact Discs are quickly replacing cassette tapes on their shelves!)
2007-04-05 22:52:09 · answer #2 · answered by E.K. 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Reading is great tool for improving all of your language skills. Just keep challenging yourself a bit more every couple of weeks or so.
2007-04-05 22:47:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Reading. It almost does not matter what you read, Stephen King, Charles Dickens, JRR Tolkein, Richard Dawkins, Carl Sagan, JK Rowling, as long as you do not read only the one author.
2007-04-05 22:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Everyday, check www.dictionary.com, www.nytimes.com, and www.webster.com for their "Words of the Day". It's easier than scouring the dictionary and fun to see if you can use them in conversation. Good luck gettin' smarter!
2007-04-05 22:48:36 · answer #5 · answered by Squeegee Beckingheim :-) 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Learn by doing: read, talk, use a dictionary and thesaurus. Do all of these often.
2007-04-05 22:45:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
by constant reading and if you come across words you don`t understand consult the dictionary.
2007-04-05 22:48:01 · answer #7 · answered by rey 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
crossword puzzles
2007-04-05 22:47:33 · answer #8 · answered by tigermoondog 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Reading. It might also help your spelling.
2007-04-05 22:43:26 · answer #9 · answered by bakfanlin 6 · 8⤊ 1⤋