Top Secret for Better #English?

Do you know the real secret to using better English?

Improve your English vocabulary! 
Whether you speak, write, listen to, or read English, you need to know the words.

If you have a limited vocabulary, you will have limited success learning English.

A big vocabulary cuts across all of the 4 skill areas of the language.

How to Improve English Vocabulary
Ok, so you now agree that a better English vocabulary helps you to have more success learning English.

Follow these tips to improve your English vocabulary.

1. Read! Are you a businessperson? Read financial magazines like Forbes or Businessweek.

Beyond reading magazines or newspapers in your profession, read general interest magazines like National Geographic or The Atlantic. You will learn new words outside your profession.

2. Create an English vocabulary notebook. Write down each new word you find. If it is a noun, find the verb, adjective, or adverb form of the word. You increase your vocabulary that way 4-fold!

Learn the pronunciation of your new word. Is it part of an expression?

What is the synonym or antonym of the word?

Do you see how one word can increase your vocabulary by 5 or 6-fold?

3. Study vocabulary directly. Though the point is somewhat controversial among teachers, it is important to study vocabulary lists.

Try the SAT list of vocabulary.

Create flashcards at Quizlet and practice, practice, practice!

Write the word in a sentence and practice with an English speaker.

Conclusion
You are judged by the words you use, even in your own language.

The same happens in English. 

Learn which word you use in conversation and which word is better used in writing. There is a difference!

Most of all, make improving your English vocabulary an important part of your learning and start speaking, writing, listening to, and reading English better today!

*** Improve your English today! Contact Professor Winn now -> Call 317-445-9275 or professorwinn@gmail.com - for classes. Connect with him on Twitter, Google+, Stumbleupon, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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