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My Fluent Podcast

E17 - how other listeners learn vocab part 1

Sep 11, 2016
Listeners from various countries share their unique methods of learning vocabulary, including working with teachers, reading books, and exchanging information. Different listeners share their methods for learning vocabulary in English, including reading books, watching TV series, using language learning apps, taking lessons with a teacher, and talking to a language partner.
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Quick takeaways

  • Working with a teacher to find articles on specific topics, discussing them, and reviewing interesting words with Anki decks is an effective way to learn vocabulary.
  • Reading books, exchanging technical information at work, listening to podcasts, and watching stand-up comedy shows are all helpful methods for picking up new vocabulary.

Deep dives

Methods for learning vocabulary

In this podcast episode, various listeners share their methods for learning vocabulary. One listener recommends working with a teacher to find articles on specific topics, reading them before the lesson, discussing them, and reviewing interesting words using Anki decks. Another listener suggests that reading books and exchanging technical information at work help them pick up new vocabulary. They also mention listening to podcasts and stand-up comedy shows. A third listener mentions that they learn vocabulary by reading books in English and watching TV series on Netflix. They express a dislike for flashcards and writing exercises. Finally, another listener shares their method, which includes using language learning apps like Duolingo and BBC English Listening, taking Skype lessons, reading books while listening to the audio versions, and watching films or TV shows in English with subtitles.

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