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{"id":397,"date":"2022-02-11T06:30:04","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T06:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanenglishvocabulary.com\/?p=397"},"modified":"2022-02-14T00:11:30","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T00:11:30","slug":"steps-to-better-english-vocabulary-article-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanenglishvocabulary.com\/2022\/02\/11\/steps-to-better-english-vocabulary-article-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps to Better English Vocabulary (Article 21)"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/maestro-sersea\" title=\"Maestro Sersea\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" rel=\"noopener\">Maestro Sersea<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/maestro-sersea\/qjuecnikpsgxbxvn-1644724073\" title=\"Steps to Better English Vocabulary (Article 21)\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" rel=\"noopener\">Steps to Better English Vocabulary (Article 21)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhile you might think you already have a good grasp on vocabulary, I bet you’d be surprised by how many words you don’t know and how many you may not understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\nI used to be in this same boat until I realized that I needed to improve my vocabulary to be a better writer.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis article is full of actionable advice for improving your vocabulary that will help you speak and write better, whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSTEP 1: Get started<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe first step to improving your vocabulary is to start practicing.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPick a subject that interests you, and pick one word in that subject that you struggle with the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDon’t worry if you have no idea where to start, as long as you pick a word you struggle with. You’ll find the words you need in the next few steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can use your phone or computer to practice, but if you have access to a pen and paper, you can do it there too.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSTEP 2: Go online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you can’t think of any words that are difficult for you, you can use Google to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor example, let’s say you are trying to learn more about astronomy. The word “planet” is a good place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStart typing “planets” into the search bar and see what comes up.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou’ll notice some articles that talk about the planets of the solar system, as well as the planets in our own solar system.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou’ll also notice websites that talk about the different types of planets.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis is a great place to start your vocabulary building.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can also go to sites like WordReference to look up words you know you need to know but don’t know how to spell or how to pronounce them correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHere’s a great list of resources you can use to improve your vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSTEP 3: Keep practicing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve picked a word, write it down on a piece of paper, and then read it out loud.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you’re struggling with pronunciation, try to sound it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you are having trouble finding the right words to search for, try searching for synonyms.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor example, if you are trying to learn more about astronomy, you could search for “planets” or “space” instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou may find that you need to learn more about a specific topic before you can use certain words.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHowever, you shouldn’t let this stop you from practicing.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAs long as you keep reading and practicing, you’ll get better at building your vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSTEP 4: Find a tutor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you want to take things to the next level, you may want to consider getting a tutor to help you improve your vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis is an excellent way to learn new words quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can find tutors online or in your local area.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are many tutors who are willing to work with students at all levels, so make sure to look around before choosing a tutor.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSTEP 5: Find books<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAnother great way to improve your vocabulary is to use books.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can use these to read new words that you don’t know, or you can use them to learn words you already know.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn order to use books effectively, you need to have a good understanding of grammar and spelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis will help you understand what a word means and how it’s used in sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you struggle with this, there are a lot of great resources you can use to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can find books with a lot of grammar and spelling problems online, or you can buy books at your local bookstore.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBooks can also be useful when you are looking to improve your vocabulary because they can act as flash cards for your brain to remember new words.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHere is a list of resources you can use to improve your grammar and spelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSTEP 6: Find podcasts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can use podcasts to learn new words.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA podcast is basically an audio book that you listen to while you’re on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are tons of different types of podcasts out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOne of the best ways to learn new words is to listen to podcasts while you work out or drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis is a great way to study while you’re doing something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can find these on iTunes, Google Play, or any other podcast app that supports listening to podcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSTEP 7: Keep practicing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe last step is to keep practicing!<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you find that you’re having trouble learning new words, then you need to take it a step further.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStart reading more books and using more vocabulary in your writing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"While you might think you already have a good grasp on vocabulary, I bet you’d be surprised by how many words you don’t know and how many you may not understand. 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