Studying Vocabulary

Here is some advice for studying vocabulary from the KGU Open Campus on March 26th, 2023.

Presentation Materials

Links and Resources

Tip #1: Use a frequency-based list

General English

New General Service List  , BNC/COCA

Specialized Lists

TOEIC , Business , Academic (a newer list) , Academic (an older list that is still really good)

Tip #2: Study Words in Context

Online Dictionaries with Example Sentences: Weblio , ALC

Free Online Concordancers: COCA (you will need to make a free account) , LexTutor

Tip #3: Make it Fun!

Tip #4: Practice Like the Real Thing

Here are some resources you can use to help practice listening: Lyrics Training (practice listening through songs), Elllo (natural conversations for learners)

Tip #5: Overstudy

Tip #6: Use a Dictionary

Tip #7: Flashcards > Word Books

Here are some useful study apps for vocabulary: Anki , Quizlet