On the first day of Week 6, here are some effective ways to learn vocabulary and grammar:
Vocabulary Learning
- Introduce New Words: Start by introducing new words. You can do this by giving a sentence with the new vocabulary word and asking yourself to guess what the word means. Use context clues and make inferences to arrive at possible meanings[1].
- Consistent Routine: Follow a consistent vocabulary routine. This helps you know what to expect and saves time because you only have to learn the directions once[1].
- Use Vocabulary Games: Games are a fun and effective way to learn new words. They engage you in the learning process, making it easier for you to remember the words. Some games you can try include Trashketball, Pop, and Charades[1].
Grammar Learning
- Understanding the Structure: Spend time understanding the structure of the grammar point you’re learning. For example, if you’re learning the present perfect tense, understand how it’s formed and when it’s used[3].
- Practical Application: Apply the grammar point in real-life contexts. This could be through writing sentences or speaking. This helps you understand the practical use of the grammar point[3].
- Grammar Games: Just like vocabulary, games can also be effective in learning grammar. They make the learning process fun and engaging, helping you understand and remember the grammar point better[3].
Remember, the key to effective learning is consistency and practice. Review the vocabulary words and grammar points several times throughout the day to help you remember them[1][3].
Vocabulary
- Affluent
- Feasible
- Deteriorate
- Substantial
- Conventional
- Integral
- Compensate
- Reinforce
- Undermine
- Inevitable
- Uniform
- Complement
- Adequate
- Virtual
- Coherent
- Restrain
- Inherent
- Protocol
- Empirical
- Levy
For each word, understand its meaning, pronunciation, and usage in a sentence. You can use the context clues provided in the sentences from the vocabulary list[5] to understand how each word is used.
For grammar, as mentioned earlier, focus on the present perfect tense. This tense is used to describe actions that have happened at an unspecified time before now or actions that started in the past and continue to the present[4]. Practice constructing sentences using this tense.
Remember to review these words and the grammar point several times throughout the day to help you remember them.
Citations: [1] https://notsowimpyteacher.com/2022/07/how-to-launch-a-vocabulary-routine-in-10-minutes-a-day.html [2] https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/the-first-six-weeks-of-school/ [3] https://tefl-tesol-certification.com/blog/first-day-of-classes-for-adult-esl-students [4] https://resources.depaul.edu/teaching-commons/teaching-guides/learning-activities/Pages/the-first-day.aspx [5] https://www.teach-this.com/ideas/the-first-day-of-class