Effective Strategies for Vocabulary Retention

The video discusses five methods to memorize English words effectively. It begins with a personal story about the challenges of learning vocabulary for the GRE. The methods include using the self-reference effect, selective writing of words, flashcards combined with a memory palace, the 90-second repetition method, and storytelling. The video emphasizes the importance of making learning personal and enjoyable, and concludes with book recommendations for further reading.

What was the initial challenge faced by the speaker when preparing for the GRE?

• Writing essays in a short time

• Learning new scientific concepts

• Memorizing 1,000 unfamiliar words

• Understanding complex math problems

How does the self-reference effect help in memorizing new words?

• By writing words in a diary

• By relating words to personal experiences

• By using flashcards

• By repeating words multiple times

What is the speaker's advice regarding writing down new words?

• Write down words in a foreign language

• Avoid writing down any words

• Only write down words that are personally relevant

• Write down every new word you encounter

What is a memory palace?

• A digital app for learning languages

• A type of flashcard

• A place where you store all your books

• A method of associating words with physical locations

How many times should a word be repeated in the 90-second method?

• Seven to nine times

• Three to five times

• Ten to twelve times

• Once or twice

What is the benefit of using storytelling to learn new words?

• It makes learning faster

• It integrates words into real-life contexts

• It allows for creative expression

• It helps in memorizing words short-term

What is the purpose of using post-it notes according to the speaker?

• To decorate your room

• To remember words you frequently forget

• To write down every new word

• To create a colorful study environment