Learning strategies for different situations
When learning vocabulary, it is important not to learn too many words at once without a break or repetition. Accordingly, you should not learn more than seven to ten words at once. A very popular learning method for vocabulary is the use of mnemonic devices.
The vocabulary is linked to another word or situation. It is important that the person has a connection to the thought up connection, in the best case even an emotional connection. It is also possible to make a rhyme with the vocabulary and the other word.
Another learning method is the attachment of a notepad. The notepads can be spread all over the apartment, so that you read the vocabulary again and again in passing and thus learn on the side. It is also possible to attach the vocabulary to the corresponding object with a notepad.
A very well known learning strategy for vocabulary is the index card system. The foreign vocabulary is written down on one side of the card and the German translation on the other side.You read one side and say to yourself in your mind the backside of the index card, if you knew it, the repetition period is longer than with not skillful vocabulary. In addition, there is the vocabulary learning strategy, in which the vocabulary is put into a meaningful context by incorporating it into a sentence in the foreign language or even writing a short story with frequent use of this vocabulary.
However, repetition is important in all strategies. This is particularly suitable for difficult vocabulary before going to bed, as information is processed and stored well during sleep. You can also sing, write down or recite the vocabulary.
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Motivation plays a decisive role in learning. For this reason, there are learning strategies that are designed to help motivate performance. This also includes learning according to a fixed rhythm.
Learning should always take place at the same time and in the same place. Learning in groups can also motivate. Furthermore, it is important to document the learning success and thus perceive the daily learning progress.
A strategy for this can be a clear learning plan, on which you can check off or cross out everything you have learned. In addition, one can motivate performance through rewards. With this learning strategy you get a reward after a certain time or amount of learned material. This can look quite individual, but should always be an incentive for the person learning.
