Language learning: Why do you want to learn the words you never use in your mother tongue?

The previous article explains why the methods based on mnemonic does not work (alas!). However, one must learn the vocabulary, to master a foreign language. This is a list of words a valuable tool?

Imagine a child sitting at a desk with his head in his hands, and mumbling various lists of words over and over again. If this child memento of your experience? If so, I bet that "list of words" does not sound appealing to you. You are almost ready to swear that do not work. Before you mortgage your part of paradise, it may be wise to make sure you're right.

You can open a dictionary and begin to memorize (the dictionary is simply a list of words). There are many dictionaries that have shown the same resources a lot of websites do support images, color, with captions. You know, because he has already tried to enrich your vocabulary in this way. The scope of tasks to curb your enthusiasm. Although not a bad way to learn vocabulary, is also the best way for one person: the author of the list. Why?

You are unique. Your memory is unique, not only because your memories are yours and yours alone, but also because the way they shop is yours and yours alone. In large part, the memory is an association of ideas and associations do depend on your experience.

Let us examine an example to clarify. Ask anyone to write a word in connection with the common word "horse". You get Sea, race, or Trojan horse, etc., depending on the person who answers.
He replied that "sea" could go ahead with stable, foals and even cows and other livestock, he said that "race" probably get on with racing and tote. Obviously, their life experiences are very different. "Cavalleria" would lead to King Arthur, chainmail and tournament, and "Trojan" will meet Homer, Odyssey, god and goddess. If you're a linguist, is most likely associated with horse riding, horse hair, knight and jokes and think that the list is easy to remember. Conversely, if you are not interested in medieval history, "listing the" horse slip your mind.

The more personal connections between words, easier way to learn them. This is why a list of the best work for its author. The connections between the words pre-exist in the author's head. Thus, paving the way, prepare your list!

It fits with your way of thinking;
It meets with your center of interest;
It meets your requirements;
Be learned by looking at half the words you want to know.

In the third issue, we'll see how to take advantage of scientific studies on human memory. There are many ways to learn a foreign language. Why did you choose the most difficult?