Increasing Your Vocabulary with the 3R Method

Overview of the 3R Method

• 3R Method: Read, Record, Review
• A personal technique used by the speaker to enhance vocabulary.

Step 1: Read

• Importance of Reading: Best way to build vocabulary.
• Reading Duration: Aim for 1 hour per day; minimum of 30 minutes.
• Reading Material:
  • Focus on interesting topics (sports, movies, fashion, etc.)
  • Suggested materials: magazines, novels, short stories, biographies.
  • Online Resources: Wikipedia for diverse articles.
• Handling Difficult Words:
  • Don’t look up every unfamiliar word.
  • Understand the overall context.
  • Mark difficult words to review later.

Step 2: Record

• Collecting New Words:
  • Identify unknown and inactive words.
  • Aim for 5-10 new words daily.
• Documentation:
  • Use a notebook, computer, or smartphone app.
• Word Recording Process:
  1. Write the Word (e.g., 'creative')
  2. Part of Speech: (e.g., adjective)
  3. Definition: (e.g., "having the ability to produce original ideas")
  4. Example Sentences:
     • "Frank Zappa was a highly creative musician."
     • "Children enjoy doing creative activities."
  5. Pronunciation: Use phonetic symbols (e.g., /kriˈeɪ.tɪv/)
  6. Word Forms: List different forms (e.g., 'create', 'creator', 'creativity', 'creatively')
  7. Reference: Note where the word was learned.
  8. Visual Aid: Draw a simple picture related to the word.

Step 3: Review

• Purpose of Reviewing: Transition words to active vocabulary.
• Review Day: Choose a day (e.g., Saturday) for vocabulary review.
• Review Process:
  • Start with new words from the week.
  • Then move on to older vocabulary.
• Review Techniques:
  • Self-Testing: Cover definitions and recall meanings.
  • Peer Testing: Have someone quiz you on the words.
  • Flashcards: Create cards with words on one side and definitions on the other.
  • Apps: Utilize flashcard apps for vocabulary review.
• Engagement: Create new sentences with words; integrate them into conversation.

Conclusion

• Consistent application of the 3R Method (Read, Record, Review) will lead to a powerful vocabulary.
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