877. How to Learn Vocabulary | A Conversation with Clare Whitmell

This conversation is a preview of my Zoom workshop on Thurs 18 April 2024 at 10AM (UK time), as part of the Advanced English Summit. In my workshop I will be talking about how to really learn vocabulary, and not just stare at word lists.
This is a conversation about the subject of the workshop, and summit organiser Clare Whitmell asks me questions about why vocabulary is important, why I love teaching it, common mistakes made by learners, ways of learning vocabulary more effectively, and some tools you can use.
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00:00 Introduction
03:41 Why is vocabulary important?
07:10 Why do you enjoy teaching vocabulary?
09:43 Words have their own spirit
11:14 What mistakes do people make when they learn vocabulary?
20:20 What else can people do to expand their vocabulary?

[@MegaLaverita]

not only the most famous podcast but also the best

[@jyotichauhan6679]

we wish to appreciate your efforts in teaching us effectively and clearly . best wishes and loads of success in future thanks a lot

[@josebenito15]

Definitely I've learnt English vocabulary just reading.. At the beginning of my learning with "English graduated readings".. And now just reading in English. So, don't miss the opportunity of learning vocabulary and enjoying the reading .. Meaning : To kill 2 Birds with one stone : Greetings from Spain 🌟

[@JudysEmpathy]

I love vocabulary a lot too. I find they have feelings and emotions, not just meaning. They elevate the levels of our writing and talking making humans the most empathetic! Thanks, Luke and Clare!

[@faisalhassan406]

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[@manuela7182]

the world of words is amazing! You can't learn a language without falling in love with its words 🙂

[@alessandra9579]

That's really useful!! Thanks from Brazil : )

[@mollietai8946]

Every word counts. Perfectly put!

[@isacoskun5716]

Thank you very much Luke.

[@Alisher-dc4sy]

It's amazing... Thanks for your lesson

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Always interesting...Thanks

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Thank you Luke, plenty of insights

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Love your vids luke, it's been a great help in my English learning journey

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Thank you so much dear Luke❤

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Signed up for talks, thank you!

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Using English is better then Studying

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Un abrazo desde Cuba!!! Me encantan tus clases

[@magalimoyano4426]

Thanks for sharing all these important resources with us ! I’m an english teacher in Argentina!! I'm looking forward for your talk!!!

[@TeacherZdenek]

Great talk, Luke. Definitely consolidates my teaching beliefs.

[@Sportingalagrieska]

To be honest, at the beginning of your chat I thought that it was going to be a shallow discussion on why learning vocab is so important and so on. But the part where you talk about the different resources and how to use them it was really eye-opening, to the point that it made me want to sign up for the whole summit and see if I can find more inspirational tips that help me get my English to a higher level. And being the summit for free is what makes it possible for me, so thank you very much both Luke and Claire 👏👏👏

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You are my teacher... Interesting subjects ❤

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Thanks for this video! It ‘s extremely useful!top🎉

[@claudiaamiel6587]

Thanks for sharing what you know about the English language. 😊

[@dawa4706]

I’ll looking forward to listen to your talk Teacher Luke,thank you..

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Brilliant in deed

[@GGODLEBOB]

Cheers!

[@abnormallynormal8492]

Wow that's wonderful timely because I've been learning German and struggling to learn vocabs.

[@heribertojimenez349]

Waoo..I will enjoy this one

[@vivianayacar3041]

Hi Luke. I've already signed up, but I don't think I'll be able to see the live lesson because I'll be working at that time. I'll watch the replay.😊

[@playboysquad1407]

Eid mubarak Luke ❤

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[@ashraifzadi7408]

Good job

[@vladegis8344]

Hi Luke. Great advice you gave! Thanks. I recall how I filled my dictionary. I did it with a book. Back then I knew the grammar quite well, but my dictionary was pretty poor. So I decided to start reading a book - a really big one, not just 100 pages. For me it was 'A Song of Ice and Fire' by Martin. Man, it was hard! I started with two pages a day. My brain was kinda dying, trying to avoiding the reading. I kept on. In a week I was reading 4 pages, in a couple of months - ten. By the time I finished the second book, I was limited by the free time I have for the book, not by amount of pages. What I noticed - the authors use the same words, and it takes first ten, maybe twenty pages to get familiar with the vocabulary of the book. It changes with a new author though... )

[@esraalev]

I’ll be there ✌️

[@SocialCreditFarmer]

I asked chatgpt to explain words in English and make a lot of example sentences, that’s really helpful to understand vocabulary.

[@juniorfernel]

thank you look for another episod

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pretty good teacher Mr : Luke

[@Englishforbeginners420]

very good

[@MRaquelGarciaValero]

❤

[@Msaud_2030]

For me I like read news and books and hear podcast slowly will improve

[@jahwankoo4456]

I mean, is it really even a question? Vocab is the most vital part when it comes to learning any language, including your mother tongue. And what I meant by vocab is not just memorizing corresponding meanings and whatnot. Rather, it's more of an eclectic approach in terms of collocation, connotation, associated images, and feelings. Once you start developing a strong grasp on it, then all the grammatical learning will be naturally obtained and and you will fairly easily develop a good affinity with it overtime.

[@oumarlyas9460]

I think that when you learn a new word ,you have to use it.

[@mohamedfaouzi2072]

Gm everyone My pet peeve is phrasl verbs and irregular verbs. I try every day to learn more and more but it s not especially when you don t use English in your daily life.

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It's fine to write the title of the video " This is the reason you learn More English Vocabulary".😊😊😊

[@jenjafree]

Luke's face pretend "interest"😂

[@tan_dem_english]

Such an amazing video and extremely useful. So pity I wasn’t able to join the summit on zoom today. No capacity. ( this sucks (

[@rsorez329]

Hi. Do you know how to get the recording from that event?

[@lourdespaz6331]

Saludos desde Canadá, eres un gran maestro Luke.

[@Jinjiangyu]

Hi Luke. I often find a hard time to use new vocabulary that I memorized to precisely convey meaning. For example, these four words: hard, complicated, difficult, intricate all indicate something is not easy to understand or use. How do I differentiate these words? How do I decide which word I should use under right circumstances or contexts to precisely express what I mean? Thanks.

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noticed there is a ukulele disappeared🤣who is playing with it!?

[@ARTANMOHAMED]

Hi Luke. I signed up your premium. Could you please help me how I can get the pdf's of the podcast with their explained Vocab.

[@LukesEnglishPodcast]

Hi, the best way to use LEP Premium is to add the episodes to a podcast app on your phone. Then you can find the PDF and video links in the episode descriptions (show notes) for each episode. Here's how to do that www.teacherluke.co.uk/how Otherwise, check this page for more information about getting PDFs for premium episodes teacherluke.co.uk/premium/how-do-i-get-pdfs-for-lep-premium-on-acast/ Let me know if you need any more help. I definitely recommend adding LEP Premium to a podcast app on your phone. If you don't already have an app for podcasts, I recommend using Pocket Casts. It's free for iOS and Android.

[@gracielanoemirodriguez6199]

i want to registrate for the 18th zoom tks

[@MagorzataAdamek-sr8hm]

I have a poor memory and after a couple of weeks nothing left in my mind. I have a lot od notebooks with words which I should know but I don't. How to keep them in my mind for a long time or forever?

[@jahwankoo4456]

Make use of them on a regular basis. I recommend journaling.

[@semogssemogs]

In terms of practical tools aimed at learning the language, in this case, specifically focused on dictionaries, I couldn't help but strongly recommend the Concise Oxford English Dictionary with Audio for Android Phones. I've been using it on a daily basis for years now and this one is hands down the most freaking deadly amazing of its category, to say the least.

[@mostafaamzii4777]

learn vocabulary by topics +human psychology.

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Thunderbit summary: One-Sentence Summary In this conversation, Luke Thompson discusses the importance of vocabulary in learning English, the common mistakes people make when trying to expand their vocabulary, and provides various effective strategies and resources for improving vocabulary, including using AI tools like ChatGPT and online dictionaries. Summary Deep Dive 🗣 The Importance of Vocabulary Vocabulary is vital for communication, as you need words to express yourself, even if your grammar is not perfect. At advanced levels, a rich and nuanced vocabulary allows you to speak with greater precision, add layers of meaning, and discuss a wider range of topics. Vocabulary is a key differentiator between language proficiency levels. 💡 Mistakes in Vocabulary Learning Simply making lists of words with translations in your native language is not the most effective approach. Learners often feel they need to memorize 100% of a vocabulary list, when remembering even 50% is still progress. Failing to consider factors like word usage, connotations, collocations, and pronunciation can hinder effective vocabulary acquisition. 📚 Strategies for Expanding Vocabulary Utilize online dictionaries like those from Oxford, Cambridge, and Longman, which provide detailed information beyond just definitions. Explore tools like the Longman Language Activator and Oxford Collocations Dictionary to discover related words and common word pairings. Use AI assistants like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to generate example sentences and practice using new vocabulary. Immerse yourself in English through extensive reading and listening, which can lead to passive vocabulary acquisition. Actively practice using new words in personalized contexts to cement their learning. 🔊 The Importance of Pronunciation Knowing how words are pronounced and how they may change in connected speech is crucial for understanding and using vocabulary effectively. Resources like the website Youglish.com can provide authentic audio samples of words and phrases used in context. 🎯 The Key is Consistent Practice The more you actively engage with and use new vocabulary, the more likely you are to retain and be able to apply it. Allowing for some ambiguity and not expecting 100% mastery of every word is important, as long as you are consistently making progress.

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But it's eleventh of April 🤔

[@emanuelaiotti425]

Very sorry tò be at work at 10 am 😥😥😥

[@wincentywiewiorczak4114]

Don't learn language, use it.

[@rubens181]

Totally agree with that. And try to have fun with it as well.

[@mohamedmnissar238]

How to use it if you don't learn it

[@pereiratfd]

So... In order to use it, we must to learn something before, isn't it? This kind of tip it works only with people who is about pre-intemediate level, IMHO.

[@ax_adel]

I love it

[@DanHoang-vg5vp]

How you can use other language if you don't learn?

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Hi Luke, thanks for be like you :) you are the best! I would like to do an English course in London, do you know a good Englisch Academy there? I mean like 3 intensiv weeks, I live in Germany but maybe for Holydays would be an a good idea. Thanks :)

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You voice sounds crispy, i guess is your new micro.

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fast view

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[@claudiaamiel6587]

Vocabulary in context that's an issue

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[@cevahir1155]

She talks as if she were talking to beginners 👎 Sorry but yeah...

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Hi luke i want to joining the zoom so i couldn't get ur email can you send me please