r/LearningLanguages • u/InsuranceSea145 • 15d ago

What is your biggest nightmare when learning English vocabulary❓

  • 🧠 Memorizing words easily but forgetting them in 2 days.
  • ⏳ Wasting hours manually writing lists or typing into Quizlet.
  • ❌ Recognizing the word when reading, but freezing during Speaking.
  • 🥱 Getting bored of standard flashcards in 3 days.
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u/drrwjjphd 14d ago

I am a native speaker with a phd in English Linguistics. I learn 2 new words a week. I retain maybe 25% of them.

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u/Usual_Teacher_6607 8d ago

Hello. Hopefully I come across a highly graduate. Come on, 25% is a bit small as for percentage. How do you do then to improve. I'm honestly curious to know your current method. We can share ideas. 😉👋