How to Mastery Vocabularies

The most sophisticated, talented masters of English words occasionally experience

a few uneasy moments when it comes to a time when demonstrating a rich vocabulary is
required. Your communication skills can bring many of your qualities to the forefront of
your life. Your word power can determine your level of success in many areas of life.
Mastering English words is the first step to mastering English communication skills. This
article provides guidance for those who speak English as a second language and native
English speakers who wish to increase their vocabulary skills. Read on from step one
below for how to master English words

Steps

1. Determine your present level of vocabulary. This is something you can do by

taking few Vocabulary tests which are available through a variety of websites. By
taking these tests, you will come to know the strengths and weaknesses in your
present level of vocabulary, Prepare your own list of vocabulary that you can go
through everyday.

2. Read a dictionary. A dictionary is a good resource for learning and mastering

English words. You don't have to read it cover to cover, just pick out a few words
that interest you and learn how to use the properly. Alternatively, try an
encyclopedia.

3. Buy a few books to assist in your studies. Go to any good library or bookstore

and find a knowledgeable member of staff to help you. This person may be able to
listen to you speaking English and then help determine the books that will be the
most useful to you

4. Begin at your present level. If your level of vocabulary level is high, start at the

highest level where you recognize and understand every word put before you. If
your vocabulary is small, work gradually to improve in constant, small steps.

5. Prepare a study schedule. Follow your schedule, even if it is only for 30 minutes

per week, once a week. It's better if you can spend 10 minutes per day - daily usage
and practice will help fastest.
6. Subscribe to a website which sends A Word A Day to your Inbox. One such

site is through Merriam-Webster, the dictionary company. You can find many others,
as well.

7. Say each word as you read it. This is very important. Make sure your

pronunciation is correct. There's nothing more embarrassing than trying to impress

people with your newfound language skills, only to find out that the word you were
going for was pronounced "Fa-SEE-Shus," not "Fa-KET-EE-uss." (That's
"facetious," by the way.) Pronouncing the words out loud will help them form
naturally when you speak them in front of others. It is especially important for non-
native speakers to do this as English pronunciation of letters and sounds may differ
from your native language. English bis notoriously tricky to master as so many of its
'rules' have exceptions.

8. Write down the definition of any new word you learn. Write a few sentences

using the words too. This will help them stick in your head, along with the meanings.
Read your sentences aloud, making sure to pronounce carefully. There is,
potentially, a little muscle memory at play here - forming the words correctly the first
few times will ensure that you always form them this same way. If you start saying a
word wrong, it's really hard to get your brain around to saying it the correct way
later. If your English skills are quite advanced, why not combine the vocabulary
you've learnt over a number of days, perhaps a week, or 10 days, into a short story.

9. Repeat the word you learn each day, adding one new word every day. As you

feel sure you will not forget word #1, drop it from the list, and continue.

10. Consider studying etymology, the history of words, and

mnemonics. Many people believe the best way to master words is to learn them
through etymology and mnemonics. Learn a root so that you can learn many other
words based on that root. For example the word 'literate'. Once you know that word,
you can learn the modifications to that word, such as: illiterate, literature, literacy,
literalism and a host of other words, to assist you in your mastery of English words.