VOCABULARY ATTACK STRATEGIES
Would you faint if this was your first assignment in college
Go to: http://iteslj.org/v/e/jb-college.html
Yes, there are 418 questions!!
Do you feel overwhelmed with words that you may recognize but are not sure what they mean?
Check out http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/vocabulary_tips.htm for the
TEN BEST VOCABULARY LEARNING TIPS
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Take a look at this website about college learning before you begin your journey.
Below you will find some simple strategies for understanding vocabulary in your classes:
PRACTICING VOCABULARY
If you need to brush up on vocabulary skills or just remember or understand what words mean, take a look at these web pages for great practices. The answers are at the bottom of the pages:
SYNONYM and ANTONYM WORD ENCOUNTERS
This website itself http://www.vocabulary.com/ has tons of other activities also!
VIRTUAL FLASH CARDS
Take a look at this website that offers the free services of making your own flashcards.
Get out that science, history, or biology text and start plugging in your own words.
http://www.virtualflashcards.com/
Here's another website that is free to try, but watch out if you need to buy it. At least do the free trial. It can't hurt!
http://www.hotlib.com/products1.php?id=111
ESL LEARNERS
A terrific website, if English is your second language and you are trying to understand basic vocabulary terms. It breaks everything down and gives you practical hands on activities to try with your new vocabulary.
http://elc.polyu.edu.hk/elsc/material/Vocabulary/Kvocab.htm
- contributed by Susan Nelson, LTCY 524