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Unlock Your Career Potential: The Power of Vocabulary

In today's competitive job market, having a strong vocabulary can be a significant asset. It's not just about sounding smart; a rich vocabulary can actually open doors to new opportunities and boost your career trajectory.   Why Vocabulary Matters in […]

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Articles to check out on the effectiveness of mnemonics for learning vocabulary

1. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1342270#:~:text=Results%20collected%20from%20this%20experiment,native%20language%20and%20target%20language 2. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331966738_The_Effects_of_Mnemonic_Vocabulary_Instruction_on_Content_Vocabulary_Learning_of_Students 3. https://rdw.rowan.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3569&context=etd 4. https://repository.iainpare.ac.id/id/eprint/1449/1/15.1300.131.pdf 5. https://latinjournal.org/index.php/gist/article/view/1042 6. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.783898/full 7. https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/296307166.pdf

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The Digital SAT: A Vocabulary Renaissance?

The SAT has undergone a digital transformation, and while the shift to a computer-based format is notable, perhaps even more significant is the renewed emphasis on vocabulary. Whispers are circulating that this new incarnation is far more vocabulary-heavy than its […]

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Check out: Mnemonics and Their Effect on Students’ Vocabulary Memorization and Recall: A Quantitative Study

Lots of excellent research has been done that demonstrates the cogency of mnemonics for learning vocabulary. I highly suggest you check out this paper: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/369515677_Mnemonics_and_Their_Effect_on_Students'_Vocabulary_Memorization_and_Recall_A_Quantitative_Study#:~:text=This%20research%20also%20revealed%20the,enthusiastic%20in%20memorizing%20English%20vocabulary.

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Decoding the Digital SAT: Essential Vocabulary for Success in Testing and Beyond

The Digital SAT has arrived, and with it, a renewed focus on critical reading and comprehension skills. While the format may have shifted, the importance of a strong vocabulary remains paramount. Mastering key vocabulary isn't just about acing the test; […]

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We think in pictures.

Last night, one of my students was struggling with a few new words: attenuate, fulsome, and svelte. To help, I turned the word "attenuate" into a mnemonic involving the using 10 and 8, visually stretching them out in a picture […]

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