1. Start with words you notice

The most valuable vocabulary is often already near you: a phrase from a video, a word in an email, or something you wanted to say but could not. Capture just three to five of these words each day. A short list with a reason behind it is easier to remember than a random list of fifty.

When you save a word, add a tiny personal note. For reliable, you might write: “My friend is reliable because she always arrives on time.” That connection gives your brain more than a translation to hold on to.

2. Learn the word inside a sentence

Single words are slippery. Sentences show you what a word does, which words sit beside it, and when it sounds natural. Instead of saving encourage alone, save: “My teacher encouraged me to speak more in class.”

Try changing one part of your sentence. “My teacher encouraged me to write more.” “My friend encouraged me before the interview.” This small variation teaches flexibility without making study feel heavy.

3. Make recall active, not passive

Reading a word again feels familiar, but familiar is not always remembered. Close your notes and ask a question that makes you retrieve it: “What word means someone you can depend on?” Then say or write the answer before checking.

Memory gets stronger when you make a small effort to bring the answer back.

Use a simple rhythm: review a new word later today, tomorrow, then a few days later. AMUORA’s review space is designed for this pattern, while a quick practice quiz can show which words still need attention.