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How to expand vocabulary? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Now I can watch some films with subtitles, read texts(I think my level is about A2 - B1) and understand the main point, but I feel like I need somehow to expand my vocabulary. I tried to learn new words using flash cards and it's seems effectively. But too boring for me and I just can't do it. So, maybe you can give a couple recommendations?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Talking to people who actually speak the language is a huge help, because they will use more complex vocabulary naturally if they aren't stupid, and the best way to learn a language is to make yourself use it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm only text to people online. Probably good practice, but I'm too unsure of myself to speak others

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

Well unfortunately you won't ever really learn how to speak the language if you don't speak it to others.

You yourself just admitted you reached a barrier and can't make more progress.

The next step to learn is to get over that anxiety and actually speak to someone.