Who wouldn’t like their students to learn more new English words by themselves?
I believe every teacher gives her or his students easy tips to learn English while they are at home in their relaxed environment!
Besides, learning at home saves students time because it is easy for them to access.
It’s all about the belief of making the learners’ vocabulary expand as well as improving communication skills, which is so important in EFL & ESL.
For more ideas, read my related posts:
- How To Learn New English Words Every Day
- ESL Vocabulary And Ways To Enlarge It and
- Vocabulary Learning And 9 Things A Learner Needs
Meanwhile, here are 20 TIPS you can give your students to learn New English Words:
- watch TV – keep up with the latest news!
- watch original films or series with English subtitles – check out my post Quotes To Learn Exciting New English With Series (such as SUITS)
- subscribe to Youtube channels and watch videos about something you enjoy (your hobby, your fave sport, etc)
- subscribe to podcasts in English and download some to listen to whenever possible
- listen to songs with the lyrics nearby
- listen to the radio – listen to real English on the radio!
- read online news, online books/short stories or blogs in English
- read short stories or comics in English – read everything you can get in English
- find fun ways to learn new words – take note of new vocabulary
- try to learn English idioms and idiomatic expressions – they are funny and useful
- keep a diary in English
- play video (online) games in English
- make English-speaking friends
- interact, engage and communicate in the language as much as possible: look for social media groups, WhatsApp groups…
- ask questions
- study grammar and vocabulary online (there are thousands of online exercises with answers)
- attend online English classes
- use all the tools and study resources available at your hands: apps, translators, social media groups…
- be enthusiastic, eager and motivated to learn new things
- never give up!
New English Words – 30 Words Of The Day Challenge
Bearing in mind number “9. find fun ways to learn new words – take note of new vocabulary”, I’ll leave you an idea of a challenge too.
Introducing the students’ to challenging words through different activities such as WORDS OF THE WEEK or DAY (scroll down until you find the related resources) can help them boost their confidence as well.
Words have a huge power! Learning new words should be all about getting learners eager to start using them while having fun in the process. I really believe it’s all about loving language and having fun.
1# DISCOMBOBULATE
Grab the download of the sentence in context A4 card.
2# HULLABALOO
HERE you can grab the HULLABALOO card set.
Learn how to pronounce it with dictionary.cambridge.org . Check out this video on YOUTUBE too.
3# DIGERATI
Download the DIGERATI cards.
Learn how to pronounce it with dictionary.cambridge.org
4# FUTZ
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Learn how to pronounce this word with collinsdictionary.com
5# RAGAMUFFIN
Click HERE to download.
Learn in merriam-webster.com how to say this word.
6# GOBBLEDYGOOK
Try to pronounce it with dictionary.cambridge.org and download it HERE.
Watch this video on “VocabularyHelp – Learn English Words With Meaning”. It will certainly help you!
7# RUMPOT
FREE download of the card set.
Look here how to pronounce RUMPOT with wiktionary.org
8# BAMBOOZLE
Are you bamboozled? Get the meaning, synonyms, idioms and context sentence of BAMBOOZLE cards by clicking HERE.
Check here how to pronounce it with dictionary.cambridge.org
9# HONEYFUGGLE
Download the card set HERE.
Learn how to say it with dictionary.cambridge.org
10# LACKADAISICAL
Print or download the card set right HERE.
Learn how to pronounce it with dictionary.cambridge.org
11# BODACIOUS
Get the set of BODACIOUS flashcards by clicking HERE.
Learn how to pronounce this word with oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com
12# SHENANIGANS
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Pronounce SHENANIGANS with dictionary.cambridge.org
13# GNARLY
If you want to print or download this set of flascards, click HERE for the PDF.
Learn how to say the word with dictionary.cambridge.org. It’s not that simple!
14# GULLIBLE
Grab the set of PDF printable cards right HERE.
Then check how to pronounce it with dictionary.cambridge.org and watch this video on “VocabularyHelp – Learn English Words With Meaning“.
15# MALARKEY
Click HERE if you want to download the printable card set. FREE PDF!
Learn how to pronounce it with dictionary.cambridge.org
16# CONVOLUTED
Download the FREE PDF of this word and start planning some fun activities with all these words!
Check the pronunciation of this word with dictionary.cambridge.org
17# REMONSTRATE
Download the free PDF right HERE!
Have a look at the dictionary.cambridge.org to check the correct pronunciation.
18# PARVENU
Get the freebie by downloading it HERE.
Check how you say it in dictionary.cambridge.org
19# EXQUISITE
Get the freebie HERE.
How do you pronounce EXQUISITE? Learn with dictionary.cambridge.org
20# LUCULENT
You can get the freebie in PDF if you download it HERE!
Learn much more about LUCULENT with www.merriam-webster.com
21# LOLLYGAG
Download the free PDF right HERE!
Learn more about the origins of this word with www.merriam-webster.com
22# FLIPPANT
The printable version of this file is available HERE.
Learn the correct pronunciation at dictionary.cambridge.org
23# VOLUBLE
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Check the British and the American pronunciation on dictionary.cambridge.org
24# HAPHAZARD
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Check how to say HAPHAZARD with dictionary.cambridge.org
25# EFFETE
Download the PDF HERE!
To check the pronunciation you could visit dictionary.cambridge.org
26# RISIBLE
Free download of the PDF HERE!
Visit dictionary.cambridge.org to check the British and American English pronunciation.
27# OBEISANCE
If you would like to get the freebie, get the PDF version HERE and the correct pronunciation at dictionary.cambridge.org
28# SANGFROID
To download the free PDF click HERE and you will get access to the four flashcards!
Don’t miss the correct pronunciation. Check out dictionary.cambridge.org!
29# CAVIL
Download the PDF file right HERE!
Check the pronunciation on dictionary.cambridge.org
30# MAWKISH
Download the PDF version file by clicking HERE.
The BE and AE pronunciation you are able to check on dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary
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What you feel shouldn’t be ignored. You may be uncertain, insecure or afraid, but never let that uncertainty, insecurity or fear keep your dreams away. Never give up on them! Never give up on English learning! However, it is never enough just to dream, it is important to make dreams come true… learn with things around you!
