Vocabulary and Words
Vocabulary means words. We have to learn a lot of words. It is necessary to learn words.
How can we do it?
Vocabulary in Context
We learn words in context. That means we learn words in situations.
Groups of words are called phrases. We learn words in phrases. That means we learn words in groups.
We learn individual words. We learn single words. It is good to learn individual words but it is better to learn phrases.
Different phrases are used in different situations. It is better to learn words and phrases in context.
It helps you remember if you learn words in real situations. It helps you to remember if you learn vocabulary in context.
Do you have a good memory?
The Vocabulary of Grammar
Learn all about verbs at this link: Verbs
Grammar and Patterns
There are patterns in grammar. These patterns are made of words and phrases. Learn phrases. Look at the patterns:
Key is a Metaphor
A key is a small thing which we use to open a door. It is important. We need it to open the door. We need it to enter a locked room.
When we say “vocabulary is the key“, we do not mean it is really a key. “Key” is a metaphor. That means it is like a key because it opens a door. It opens the door to knowledge. It opens the door to opportunity.
You can read more about metaphors at this link: Figurative Language
Links to Vocabulary Lessons
If you learn to use power words like “beat”, “cell” and “key”, you will increase your power to communicate and you will improve your ability to understand. Link to lessons about power words: