Questions tagged [vocabulary]
The body of words used in a particular language, or that known by an individual speaker.
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How to improve my usage of vocabulary
I have been having trouble recently, related to my vocabulary.
While writing essays or whatever writings in English, I recognized that my sentences were mostly consisting of 'simple' words. Such as '...
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How can I find the meaning of a sign language sign that I don't know the meaning of?
If I have a sign language (specifically, American Sign Language) sign which I don't remember the meaning of, how can I search online to find its meaning? I've tried describing the sign in Google, but ...
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Is there a customizable Memrise-like spaced-repetition software that lets the user choose an answer from a list?
I use both Anki and Memrise to learn vocabulary but these days I'm getting to think that Anki is not that effective to learn a word, as it is just flipping a card. On the other hand, Memrise lets you ...
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Two common ways to increase vocabulary -- which is more efficient?
I just wondered how I can increase vocabulary to be able to communicate better and enjoy magazines, books and news programs in English.I have two vocabulary workbooks that contain around 2000 words ...
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Improving vocabulary reading foreign language literature on ebook readers, how to export selected vocabulary into a spaced repetition app?
For improving my vocabulary I read favourite novels and short stories, preferredly in the original (target) language. When my level isn't quite up to it, I read a translation (be that English or ...
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Vocabulary app for Dutch
I am looking for a mobile app or website that I can create personal vocabulary list for a Dutch. Among my searches in Google Play, I see several apps for language learning, but didn't find a good app ...
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How to memorize Indonesian words easily?
I don't know whether it's just me, but I think that many Indonesian words look very similar. Are their any ways to memorize them (i.e tips and strategies) or tools to help me?
Thanks!
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Automatically create a list of new vocabulary from an eBook
I thought of an idea for a software that I would find useful as a foreign language learner, and I am wondering if something similar already exists. The software would (more-or-less) automatically ...
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Is it possible to filter an RTK Kanji Anki deck to only include Kanji from a vocab deck?
Is this an appropriate place to ask about setting up Anki?
I have used RTK (Remembering the Kanji) in the past, and it was helpful for kanji recall using the little mnemonics, but I wasn't really ...
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Japanese: Are there computer games that support learning the Genki I and II textbook vocabulary?
Are there computer games that use the Genki I and II textbook vocabulary? Sometimes playing a game allows for better memory formation of vocabulary compared to straight memorizing lists and viewing ...
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What is the output-equivalent of the term "exposure"?
We often discuss how many "exposures" we need to learn a word (and depending on your style and definitions, it could be 8 to 12 or even 50+). My impression is that we typically envisage an &...
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How many words give 98% coverage in Mandarin?
For Chinese characters, Jun Da's dataset implies 1566 characters gives 95% coverage, 2285 characters gives 98% coverage, and 2838 characters gives 99% coverage. I'm wondering if there's a similar ...
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Is this a good way to learn English?
In the anime Bokutachi wa Benkyou ga Dekinai, there's such a scene of a notebook.
As you can see in the picture, it's almost barely a list of vocabulary, I mean, there's no example sentence. Besides, ...
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After stumbling upon a word in Chinese, how can I determine if it's worth studying?
Nowadays I'm reading opinion pieces and news articles in Chinese. I'm at a late-HSK5 level. I stumble upon many new words, too many to study them all, so I need prioritize some words and postpone ...
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Language activator or conceptual dictionary for French
Is there a language activator or conceptual dictionary for French? I haven't been able to find a printed or online one.
More specifically, I am looking for a dictionary that gives related words to a ...
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How does Anki vocabulary relate to reading vocabulary?
Sometimes I see people online say they have an e.g. 15000-word vocabulary on Anki. It sounds impressive, but it's not clear to me that such a student can utilize that vocabulary for actual reading. ...
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What are estimates of vocabulary size for each CEFR level?
The CEFR does not specify a vocabulary list or a vocabulary size for each level.
I could find one scientific article attempting this mapping (research paper of Milton J and T. Alexiou (2009), ...
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Learning German for everyday situations
I already have a C1 level in German (Goethe C1); however, it is still very difficult for me to express myself in everyday situations. I suppose it has more to do with my lack of vocabulary.
What could ...
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Is it best practice for a L2 textbook passage to re-use vocabulary from previous passages?
Almost all L2 textbooks contain passages which use new vocabulary. There seems to be two ways to go about this (both with pros and cons):
The vocabulary of every passage is independent of previous ...
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Where to find good Dravidian language sources to translate words like இர்ரேண்டம்? [closed]
I am interested in studying ancient trade between Egypt and India.
I found this word to describe the sea as "burn red"?
The word is இர்ரேண்டம்
Google translate will pronounce it but will ...
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Which 'direction' to use for memorizing new words?
When trying to memorize new words, a person might have a list like:
boy - ولد
girl - بنت
Here we can assume English is native and Arabic is foreign.
My question is, which 'direction' should I memorize ...
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How long does the "priming" effect last for vocabulary study?
I'm looking for studies or other scientifically-solid information on the topic. But first, an explanation.
I'm interested in the psychological phenomenon of priming as it relates to vocabulary study. ...
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English words by CEFR level - open source
Are there any open source data that categorizes English words based on CEFR levl and is available to download?
As an example I found https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/wordlists/oxford3000-...
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Is there any Multi-Language Word Translator app or tool to learn multiple langueage at the same time?
I am looking a source that I can learn or look a word in multiple language.
For example: lets say, I want to learn English - Russian - Turkish at the same time.
The app:
a - один - bir
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How can flashcards be made using only the target language?
Usually, language flashcards are made with a word on the front and its translation on the back. This happens to work well with nouns like apple and most colors because, well, fruits and colors usually ...
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How can I systematically verify that I can hear correctly words belonging to a vocabulary list?
I've been studying the Chinese HSK6 vocabulary, and the majority of words I can read correctly. What worries me is that sometimes (often?) when I'm listening, I don't recognize certain words. If ...
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Vocabulary memorization techniques
For someone trying to learn a language that is not related to their native language (let's say for example, an English speaker trying to achieve a roughly native level in Arabic), how would you go ...
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Are there any resource to get feedback from English sentences?
I want to improve my vocabulary.
So I make sentences using new vocabulary.
But I want to check sentences are correct or not.
Are there any resources to check it?
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When studying German, how much time should be spent on learning grammar rules vs. vocabulary?
How much time do I need to give to learning grammar rules versus vocabulary while studying German, or is it possible to speak a foreign language without needing to learn grammar rules?
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How can someone already well read in English improve upon the language?
I am an Indian who has studied in English medium schools all my life. I have a strong grasp of basic English but still face difficulty sometimes. Be it phrasing some ideas into words or pronouncing ...
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How can I expand my active vocabulary in a foreign language?
I’ve been learning a foreign language for 5 years. Now, I easily understand everything I read, I know lots of words and everything seems to be alright, but I still have a problem. My active vocabulary ...
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Most effective ways of learning Russian?
I have been studying Russian for almost two years as a full-time student and feel disappointed that I’m not more fluent. It seems like no matter how much Vocab I learn, I still don’t understand ...
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What resources are there for learning Toki Pona?
I recently started using Memrise to learn Toki Pona, because I find that language to be very interesting. Memrise is indeed useful regarding vocabulary, but I think it is not enough.
Are there other ...
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How can I improve the vocabulary I use? [duplicate]
I've realized that when I write or speak English, the vocabulary that I use is a lot more limited than the vocabulary that I know. For example, when writing, some words which I know the meaning to and ...
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How to improve someone's “sprachliche Genauigkeit”?
How can I improve someone's "sprachliche Genauigkeit" (these nuances).
For example, in a speaking lesson, someone always makes "the same" grammar mistakes when speaking. Or ...
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How to evaluate CEFR level of text for L2 learners?
For a language-learning platorm I'm building I need to analyze the difficulty of a foreign-language text for L2 learners in terms of CEFR.
However, as CEFR is made up of only Can do? questions, and ...
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For Mandarin, are there estimates on how many repetitions it takes to remember a word through reading?
Nation (2014) (pdf) discusses English vocabulary acquisition through extensive reading alone. While reading at a 98% comprehensible input level, the learner will (probably) remember a word ...
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How to personalize a vocabulary flashcard deck without spending too much time on it?
I understand that SRS programs like Anki is for review what you learn, not to learn the card completely new. However, for learners who require to learn a lot of new words (to pass a test for example), ...
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Low frequency words: native language vs second language
It is easy to explain why one has better proficiency in common vocabulary in one's native language than in one's second language.
But when it comes to low frequency words, why does the native language ...
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Can we define a Process describing the way we discover and learn new words in our mother tongue?
Can we define a Process describing the way we discover and learn new words in our mother tongue?
This could apply to a child who is learning to speak as well to an adult.
Consider that you discover a ...
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Is there any evidence based on research that reading certain types of texts can be harmful to your language learning?
I've been learning Italian for some years (at present my level is C1): during that time I've been essentially a self-learner, with the exception of a few months, and I've been a quite active user of ...
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What are the benefits of extensive reading?
What are the benefits of extensive reading? More, specifically, in what ways is extensive reading helpful for learning a target language?
Responses based on research would be appreciated.
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How to use subtitles most effectvely?
I have an intermediate level in my target language (L2), which means that when I watch films without subtitles I understand relatively little. Turning on L2 subtitles increases my understanding to a ...
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Good strategies to improve vocabulary when at C2 level?
My level of English is at the C2-level (I have passed the Cambridge Proficiency in English exam, CPE, and according to https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/cefr/ that equals C2). Even ...
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How can the natural approach to language acquisition work for L2?
So, I was seeing a video today where the narrator brought this approach as the best for L2 acquisition. I believe it can be useful, that's how we all learned our L1 after all, but I wonder how it can ...
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How can I efficiently find lists of cognates and false friends?
I'm referring to cognates and false friends of two languages. Books list some of them, but usually not exhaustively.
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Is the number of exposures required for retaining new words related to the teaching method?
Recently, Rebecca J. Stones asked, Does it take “about 50 exposures for most words to be retained in long term memory”?
The question was about a claim by Terry Waltz that classroom learners need a few ...
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Looking for Personal Lexicon / Dictionary software
I'm trying to find a personal lexicon/dictionary/language study/flash card program - preferably one that makes allowances (ie has a place to enter) all of the forms of a word (noun declensions, verb ...
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impredictable arabic broken plurals and verbal nouns (مصدر) from form I
I'd like to know a strategy to deal with this lexical issue of the Arabic language. What strategy should I follow to memorize the right pattern correctly?
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CEFR Frequently Used Words
I want to compile a list of most frequently used 100 words for every CEFR level in English language. Comprehensive word lists for each CEFR level are available online, but how do I select the most ...
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