Vanessa shares strategies for remembering English vocabulary more effectively. She points out that recognizing a word is different from being able to recall and use it. A learner may see a familiar word and think, “I know this,” yet still be unable to explain what it means or use it in a sentence. The lesson encourages active practice that strengthens both meaning and retrieval.
One strategy is to connect a new word with a visual image or a personal association. Vanessa suggests imagining what a word looks like and using drawing or movement to make the memory more vivid. These techniques are optional tools, not one-size-fits-all methods; some learners remember better through sound, examples, or repeated use. The key is to build a meaningful connection rather than reread a list passively.
The video also encourages learners to move a word from recognition toward active use. After learning a definition, say the word aloud, make an original sentence, and revisit it later. A phrase like “take it to the next level” means improve or develop something further, and it can be used when describing a study method or a skill. Vanessa also notes that it takes practice to use a new word correctly; knowing it once does not guarantee effortless recall.
For a short vocabulary routine, choose one useful word, write a simple definition, and connect it to an image or personal situation. Then use it in a sentence and try to recall it the next day without checking your notes. If you cannot remember it, look it up again and create a different example. Repeat this process with a small number of words rather than cramming a long list. Vocabulary grows through several encounters and meaningful use. The goal is not merely to recognize a word on a page, but to retrieve it when you need it and use it clearly in conversation or writing.