Learn 10 times more vocabulary by using Word Webs!

By using this system, you will learn 10-15 times more vocabulary every time you look up the meaning of a word! You'll also remember more of what you study, because you'll be making mental connections and learning in an interesting way. The secret is using 'word webs'. This powerful learning tool will change the way you learn vocabulary and idioms. In this video, I'll explain what a word web is, how to use it to learn English, and finally I'll do an example word web with you.
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TRANSCRIPT
Hi. James from engVid. I would like to help you with your vocabulary. I'm sure that you've looked at engVid and seen many lessons on vocabulary, from drinking, vacationing, weddings, all sorts of things. But when you finish the video, how much do you remember? And how much do you really understand? I'm going to teach you today something I call the... A word web to help you not just remember the words, but truly understand them, and expand or go bigger than that. I did a lesson earlier on, on mind maps where I kind of introduced the idea of mind map, but I didn't really... I don't think I got into it as much that would actually show you how to use it so that you can get better with it. So, I'm going to fix that today. All right?
So what we're looking at is called a word web. And if you notice, poor Mr. E is caught up in the web. Nooooo! And I'm going to do the same with you. I'm going to get you... Because this is a spider, and the spider lives in a web, it catches things and those things can never escape. I want to do that with your memory and your vocabulary, teach you in a way that you're going to catch the words and you won't forget. Okay? So I'm going to explain the method here. So we're going to be clear on the method, then we're going to take a word and use it, and show you how it works. Ready? Let's go to the board.
All right, so, word web. This is a specific form of mind map which means it's one type. There are many types. Okay? And what they... What they do is they're based on the idea that your brain works a certain way with pictures and colours. So, why don't we use these to help you? And I'm going to do that now. What you will need, you will need a ax... You will need an English to English dictionary. If you really need to get, you know, your language to English, that's fine if you really need it, but English to English dictionary will be preferable because we want to get the definition of the word from an English source, not a translated source. Okay? So maybe we should start with your translating dictionary, and then after take the English word and get an English to English. The translating dictionary will help you understand the ideas, and then the English to English. And sometimes you might notice they don't exactly say the same thing. That'll be interesting for you.
Next, you're going to need access to the internet or an idioms dictionary. The idioms dictionary will be for later on, and they have them and you can even go online and look for idioms. But the joke of it is I said access to the internet. Well, my friend, if you're not on the internet, you're not watching this video, so I'm assuming you've got access to the internet. Okay.
The next four steps will be this: We're going to take a word... So, we're going to take one word, whatever the word is, we're going to write out the definition from the dictionary. What the dictionary says, not what you think, not an interpretation or somebody giving you sort of their idea of it. From that, we're going to follow... Okay? We're going to write out the words you think of when you see this word. This is called association. I think: "Cat", I say: "Dog". You say: "Milk", I say: "Cow". I associate. This is the words that come to me. I want you to do that because that is part of a natural human process. You think of something, you think of something else. You think of: "Mother", you think: "Love". You think: "Money", "McDonald's"? Probably not. But you get the idea. Okay? So we're going to start with the dictionary definition, then we're going to work with how your brain works. I want to have your mind incorporated or use your way of thinking in this. So you're going to put down your words. So if it was: "Cow", you might put: "Milk, cheese, and steak". Mmm, steak.
Then we're going to go out... Back to our dictionary, we're going to look for synonyms. If you open any dictionary usually it will say: "This is the word", and then it will have after it: "Here's a synonym for this word. Here's another one." Synonyms, you know, words that are similar. For instance, height and tall. How tall is the building? What is the building's height? They're not exactly the same, but they can be used in a similar or same fashion sometimes. Okay?

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[@aiminli8396]

great

[@karlarsch1627]

I understand almost every single word he is sayin, but im not able to do a single conversation in english myself. im always sayin, my english is good enough not to hunger. :D kind of speech blockade mixed with sloth i guess

[@kagan2712]

@@karlarsch1627 like babies, u learn to listen first

[@fvwiehlu19mittelrheinligas99]

this is just brilliant. Understood?

[@karankhurana4]

You are the best teacher I have ever come across on youtube.........

[@liefort7249]

that's true

[@spelling55bee38]

Karan khurana like for real i wonder how he would teach math if he was a math teacher cuz i suck horribly at it

[@donnymurph]

I am an English teacher and I watch all his videos. He is amazing. I use all his ideas in my classes.

[@Alex-Gka]

I want to be rapper and this guy can help me easily and my main language is not English

[@OrderMeetsChaos]

All respect to James... But try Jordan B Peterson, I think he is the best one to be honest

[@DF-lg1tm]

I am from Brazil and I liked your T-shirt buddy....

[@vagnerpereiradasilva2833]

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[@FerreiraVitor]

eDiversity PH And where are you from?

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[@jonfake2163]

i'm from brasil , e pq eu to falando em ingles isso? ... não sei , mas , sou do brasil , e i like his tshirt , did i say i'm brazilian yet?

[@willpm31]

Você já disse... Yes, you already said!

[@ihunter6238]

Im russian I like your lessons and I love Brasil !!!

[@yilmazpashabeyli3639]

and I like vodka ahahah

[@torres3232]

Well buddy Brazil is not a such a good country like you from other nations think it is

[@MaxMobile2019]

@@yilmazpashabeyli3639 and u like erdogan)

[@miyuden4118]

"Understanding is better than learning, because If you understand you never forget" If every Teacher would be like you, the world would be more educated. You are what I think a teacher should be! You obviously love to teach people and make them understand the topic instead of just fireing it into the student's heads.

[@lonestar2453]

"Understanding is better than knowing when you understand you never forget." Great lesson, Sir.

[@JulioCarvalho698]

I'm brazilian and I appreciate that english class! Please don't stop with your job you're great!

[@ApenasUmMitoTM]

Eae mano 4 anos dps já tá fluente ?

[@Eu.Dion.]

My favorite youtuber. My favorite teacher of all time. You cant imagine how I feel blessed watching you with a t-shirt of my nation. Thank you, big James. You're the best!

[@piercelogan4004]

I teach ESL as well and word webs are personally (for study of languages on my own time) and professionally (studying with my students) a huge favorite! They are fun, useful for teaching more than just vocabulary, and workable for almost any level. I enjoyed learning about your organized version of the word web!

[@daibm5392]

You can tell this guy has a calling for teaching..I watched him for a few minutes and I am already inspired by his gift. Thank you for your dedication sir!

[@agnesscordeiro]

Amazing! My fav Channel ❤ I'm from Brasil... Love your shirt

[@fatfinish5927]

are you brasilian .you are preety look

[@caduandrade741]

Braxilian too

[@francinesemete3657]

Fatfinish he just like bresilian's team soccer

[@TheEemn]

Agness Cordeiro I Love Brazilian girls.

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Hi Agness!

[@icaroferracini]

Another great class and a great shirt. Greetings from Brazil! o/

[@pauloteixeira8300]

Ícaro Ferracini thank you man

[@АндрейДушейко-н4я]

I consider this lesson one of the most important for me! Thank you, James for your lessons and also for your optimism.

[@ericalves1804]

Eu estou tentando aprender inglês, estou fazendo o máximo para aprender, boa aula 😎

[@sebastiangarcia9986]

I have just begun watching your videos and I've found it quite interesting. You're very cool teaching, so that, I'm so grateful, keep on man!!

[@nastyalebedeva4909]

I used this method when learned English at university. I just enjoyed traveling through the dictionary. This works, as a proof - I won a contest in vocabulary knowledge in the last year of learning there.

[@salycsonmilhomemrocha7370]

Melhor professor do mundo!!! Do Brazil 🙏

[@petersonfernandopepe840]

I'm Brazilian, and until today I haven't seen anything like this simple fun teaching method and it makes us want to stay until the end.

[@brunoalves3958]

I'm Brazilian and it's so flattering to see you wearing that t-shirt!

[@user-ck4fm7os1w]

Bruno Alves Brazilia

[@piyushdixit6016]

Bruno Alves hi

[@ambrocioalvarez3663]

I'll never stop to repeat saying that you're a really nice teacher, you're superb and you can explain from a way I've never seen before, your lessons/class aren't boring. I love your method to explain all the important matters, thank you so much. (I'm not a native speaker but someday I'll get it)

[@adrianoabellan5283]

Thank´s James for your excellent class, every day that passes I learn more with you ...I hope one day our politicians will enjoy it as much as we do in Brazil.

[@linglauv6196]

You're the best english teacher for me.active,energetic，humorous,and smart.Thank you so much.

[@samaelcastanedamesa3098]

You're a great teacher! I'm a College professor, and I love this channel. Thanks a lot. I will teach my students this. :)

[@marisamiya]

Hi James! I am from Brazil and I love your videos with many wise tips for life! Thank you!

[@sparsh_karki]

I started watching your videos to prepare for TOEFL . I have completed test but still watch all your vids 😁👍

[@ogsar]

The TOEFL IBP?

[@jem6894]

OzzarFX what else

[@الطاهرالفرڨاني]

Clash With Sparsh please could you help me

[@sparsh_karki]

Wow, I got flashback to old memories :) .

[@sparsh_karki]

@@الطاهرالفرڨاني sure.

[@henriquetomio]

That's genius, it makes you think about what you are doing, instead of just copying lists. It really sticks. Thank you for the lesson

[@Redl16]

I'm so happy I found your chanel today. You're such an excellent teacher.I plan to watch ALL your videos.

[@vehement.]

A teacher as cool as him can only be on KZbin. I never had any teacher so nice :(

[@karinamartins8431]

You are the best! I have learning a lot with you. thank you so much!

[@claudiacaggiani]

Big hugs from Brazil James!! Your classes are amazing!!!

[@samkumar2206]

When I heard for the first time "Boss fired him" Literally I thought Boss burnt him with petrol. 🤣

[@bshayeralkhalifa3149]

i swear it is the most effective and efficient methodology to recall vocabularies.. this is rly open me a new horizon on learn the language

[@محمدريبوارفائقفريق]

Thank you james Iam new subscriber .Ithink your style of explanation is great and effective Iam from kurdistan

[@QueirozNG]

I'm from Brazil and I love your channel and your explanation. I'm beginner but I understand something words and other sentences, it's very funny and cool. I hope to meet you soon, you and other teachers are important to me.

[@chadandrews98]

Thanks James. Also shoot: to aim or intend. "Shoot for the stars!" Maybe not used too commonly but don't shoot me down. -) .

[@basrijnaerts5062]

Chad Andrews

[@mercedesbiehl4172]

Great ! : )

[@prosto5392]

You are the best english teacher ever. I'm very glad found your channel. Smart, easy , funny, interesting, active, fast, clear - it is all about your videos. With good wishes from Russia!

[@kronnoscadao]

brazzzziillll !!!!... the best teacher on KZbin

[@MrSev2010]

Hi. My name is Jose, and I am from Brazil. I like your t-shirt. I am learning a lot watching your videos. Thank you very much.

[@malikawan1127]

Sir, you have superb experience to teach us. ✅

[@unknowncraft8431]

You are a best teacher, im following you because your english is sooow perfect, and i love it. Thank you sir

[@ejvandalen]

I love how this guy presents his material.

[@rosicardoso1858]

Hi Mr. James. You are the best teacher ever; I really enjoy learning from videos. You make learning fun and enjoyable. Loved your shirt !!

[@_rusvel_]

"hah you should use protection on a date and I leave it alone" 😂😂

[@theeffectdopplera]

I've been watching your videos for years, but never left a comment. Well, you are the best! Thank you! That's it.

[@EspinmcBlogspotMN]

We need bunch of Word Web videos like this because when we learn vocabulary we need these kind of sounds and pictures, not the dictionaries, letters, notebooks something like paper things. So I want you to make more Word Web videos, and I wish you would deal with a little bit more high level words.

[@evapr.164]

NeuralNetworks oo

[@rominahevia3629]

You are an amazing teacher, the way you explain is so clear. Thanks for the video!

[@emersoms]

Wow, wonderful t-shirt! Thanks for the very handy video and just do it Brazil!

[@jheolopez6905]

Me gusta como enseñas es la forma más dinámica que he visto... You are the best teacher in the web

[@artemis4995]

This guy knows what he's doing.

[@mahinazarakhshi2112]

I chose him out of many other teachers 👌👌

[@admin4311]

First time when I saw one of his videos I said, Omg! He speaks very fast, I don't understand haha, but now with all these tips I can understand him in a better way, this is my favorite teacher from youtube!! thanks :D

[@wallie8045]

Às vezes eu olho para o James e penso que ele é uma fusão do Seedorf com Pedro Manso...

[@EduardoFisrt]

Parente próximo do Pedro Manso...kkkkk

[@uiltec]

Lembra mesmo

[@navelliettoo2777]

i would get distinction if i had an English teacher like you. Great Job! you got the right techniques.

[@Vefa091]

Thank you. This is a great lesson❤️

[@Mossabmackaveli101]

I like your sense of humor. Thank you for the lesson. Really helps!

[@hxvideo]

Thank you !! however, we have to spend 30mins for each new word, 1 hour for more difficult word, is this sustainable?

[@neoli8289]

exactly, don't trust anyone telling you about how to remember everything.

[@ahmedabdall1670]

I owe you one james keep up you are so brilliant at explaining 99.9% understood you are one of my favorite teacher Wish you all the best.

[@secrettx6]

Your energy and great acting helps me learn the language and of course remember the vocabulary. Thx J.

[@nataliafigueroarodriguez533]

Hey I'm from Colombia, a few months ago i finished my english courses and i was worried about how keep improving my english but with you it's been easier. Thank you every much, i appreciated all your hard work and love your energy when it comes to teach us a new lesson 😊😋

[@MohamedAli-rd7rn]

🧠

[@talitanogueira2555]

I'm from Brazil and it was so nice to see you wearing our T-shirt. 😍 Thank you very much for giving us these very useful tips!

[@monuthakur-by1ix]

You are a wonderful teacher. Your teaching skills are outstanding 👍

[@fatfinish5927]

Im Brasilian thank you .

[@VaniaGrrl]

Brazilian.

[@rafaeldias742]

Vânia Rosa

[@iryna1722]

it's a good way to learn some hard-to-remember words, but definitely it'll take a lot of time to make these associations, look up the definitions for each of them in both languages, sort them in the groups and polish with the idioms. such process will eat up a huge part of motivation even for zealous learners. a context method is less time-consuming.

[@a1k131]

If you see this, could you tell what's a context method ?

[@a1k131]

I've been reading and listening in German for three years. I can understand the Arabian Nights in German. Many a times a read words like "bow" and "arrow". But during this presentation I could not remember them in German. I live in the US so my practice is not there, I depend on reading and listening. I strongly believe this method of web building will make these and many other words memorable for me. Because this way I'm not merely a passive learner. I'm going to try this.

[@AaronKLok]

Thanks for your hard work, man. I'll keep your advice in mind. By the way, nice t-shirt 😎, tchau👋

[@loanlethihong2969]

Thank you very much! I' m appreciate what you've doing. Have nice everyday!

[@UlyssesAlexandreAlves]

Brasil, meu Brasil brasileiro hehe

[@akimji1]

I'm greeting from Thai. I like the way you are teaching. Thank you so much.

[@slendi9623]

"Money?" Me: "Greed" Him: "McDonald's"

[@mr.t242]

I said Bills lol I thought I was trippin’ when I heard him say McDonald’s

[@NormaReginaPereiradeMedeiros]

Best teacher ever! By the way, you look fantastic James, as always. 😘

[@zurig.5614]

Thank you!!

[@enzoakaenzo]

I will come back here once I become an interpreter. Thanks for the help, great video!

[@pedrobelmont4517]

hey teacher what's up?i liked of your t shirt.you have good taste congratulations!!! hugs from Brazil

[@hakimakhellaf]

That's why I adore english because each time i knew amazing teachers like you for exemple 🤩

[@ccesar1997]

Do the urro

[@gandalf1130]

'-'

[@HumorDemais]

Our Jureg! hahahaha Do you know what I mean...

[@cha9ng577]

Caio Kkkkk

[@zariahmadi4022]

Caio b

[@Ellen-dz1ki]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR LESSONS. You are my role model for what a truly great teacher is.

[@Thfebro]

sensacional!

[@samjroficial]

Canal DeThalles muito bom esse cara

[@Rabih-2024]

I've been Flowing you since 2 months and i really like your way you teach coz your'e the best one i have ever seen thank you.

[@ArthurSilva-mb5fq]

Vocês ouviram ele dá um tchau alí?

[@benoitdel6864]

hi james, I'm franch and i learn a lot whithat you. I would like to thank's you for you'r job and the time you spend for we. you are an amazing teacher and if you have students they are lucky. Sorry for the mistakes and thank's a lot

[@JoaoPaulo-et7ds]

Ele falou "tchau" no final ?

[@samjroficial]

João Paulo é o que parece mano

[@EvertonDAlho]

Na verdade, ele falou "Ciao", que é o mesmo que "Tchau" em português, só que na real é em italiano.

[@CostaDigo]

Everton Lima ciao significa "oi" eu acredito que ele tenha falado tchau mesmo!

[@ValterJuniordalpogetto]

Rodrigo Costa ciao significa oi e tchau em italiano.

[@manishagurung4792]

Hello Sir You are a best teacher ever you make things clear so anyone can learn English quickly. I have started watching your videos everyday i learn word and understand properly. Its so nice of you sir 😊👍

[@ka10k]

if you fire blanks you probably can't have a baby lol

[@basrijnaerts5062]

ka10k

[@lolsv-pt444]

hey, you teach very well. I am from Brazil, but I am living in Sweden right now.. I hope learn more with your videos. thanks

[@jamesfx7227]

Construir vocabulário é muito trabalhoso.

[@ozgurturkmen06]

The best way i learned about vocabulary. Ty so much!

[@lordmono9986]

I didn't know Usher was an English teacher.

[@alis.1297]

You have definitely become my favorite teacher. Now I watch your videos everyday!

[@bananacatura]

Brazilian guys like here !

[@bigmathato8131]

Hi, I'm arminian. You are the best teacher. Thank you for your lessons.

[@RapinaFire]

Camisa do Brasil, aí sim

[@fatimaahmad5734]

Every word that comes out of his mouth is so informative

[@Carlos.hpbarbosa]

vai brazilian

[@joaogabrielrezende7274]

You're the best teacher and here in Brazil we love you... You really know how to explain easily everything step by step... So thankx!!!

[@tramontinaldo2176]

Brasiilll

[@Victory888x]

Thanks sir, you teached so clearly, I heard with excitement to learn english.

[@t.on.y]

why are lots of people in different countries asociating macdonalds with money?

[@jasonferman7797]

maybe, because it's a big company around the world :o

[@ilmakeyouone]

I don't associating macdonalds with money. I have associated with fast-food.

[@comradevorobyov]

Это же типа шутка юмора была, на сколько я понял. Он же сказал: 'money'...'macdonalds'? Probably not. Значит он считает что с деньгами что угодно ассоциируется, но не макдональдс

[@ilmakeyouone]

Алексей Воробьёв it's because McDonald's Corp. is the world's largest restaurant chain, with 34,480 restaurants in 119 countries. www.payscale.com/research/US/Employer=McDonald's_Corporation/Hourly_Rate

[@fabifernandes2024]

one of the simbols of capitalism

[@tiffanysanchez3747]

I love how you explain every topic! it cheers me up ! :)

[@dailytrending7672]

what is wrong man? you are putting on some weight 🍽🍽🍽

[@amritpalsingh1999]

Mr James my name is amritpal your new student. today is my first day in your class thank you so much for helping me to learn English specially how you teach it’s very helpful and thanks

[@Izolek10]

I'm from Poland, hello my new sensei ^_^ I think this will be my favourite channel about language. Well I really like english and I want to learn as much of it as I can.

[@NikolaiKislitsin]

Great lesson! In addition I'd recommend to use WordsKeeper - web app, it lets build own vocabulary and add examples, definitions, synonyms, antonyms, assoсations, related phrases and idioms to any word.