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How to memorize English words without forgetting

Forgetting words is normal. The solution is not to study harder for one day; it is to study in a way that makes your brain retrieve the word many times over several days.

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The five-step memory method

  • Learn the word with one clear example
  • Guess the meaning before revealing it again
  • Say the word aloud and listen to pronunciation
  • Use the word in a sentence that matters to you
  • Review missed words tomorrow, not next month

Why lists alone are weak

  • A list can help you discover words, but it does not prove you can remember them
  • Recognition is easier than active recall
  • A word becomes useful when you can remember it during speaking or writing

OxWord practice loop

  • Match pairs to test recall
  • Use flashcards for fast repetition
  • Keep daily goals small
  • Let XP and streaks make review visible

A1 level

A1 example words

English word Type Simple meaning Example sentence
about prep on the subject of something Tell me about your day.
again adv one more time Please say it again.
answer n/v something you say or write back Write the answer here.
book n a written work with pages This book is easy.
city n a large town London is a large city.
family n parents, children and relatives My family is at home.
friend n a person you like and know well She is my best friend.
learn v to get knowledge or a skill I learn English every day.
morning n the early part of the day Good morning.
school n a place where people study The school opens at nine.

B1 level

B1 example words

English word Type Simple meaning Example sentence
achieve v to succeed in doing something You can achieve your learning goal.
although conj used to show contrast Although it was late, we continued.
compare v to look at similarities and differences Compare the two answers.
decision n a choice you make It was a difficult decision.
develop v to grow or make something stronger Develop a strong study habit.
experience n knowledge from doing or seeing something This experience helped me learn.
include v to have something as part of a group The list includes useful words.
increase v to become larger or higher Your score will increase with practice.
prepare v to get ready for something Prepare before the test.
support v/n to help or hold something up The app supports smart review.

C1 level

C1 example words

English word Type Simple meaning Example sentence
abstract adj related to ideas rather than physical things This is an abstract idea.
ambiguous adj having more than one possible meaning The phrase is slightly ambiguous.
coherent adj clear, logical and connected Write a coherent paragraph.
comprehensive adj complete and including many details The course gives comprehensive practice.
demonstrate v to show clearly how something works Demonstrate the meaning in context.
implicit adj suggested but not said directly The message is implicit.
perspective n a way of thinking about something Look at it from another perspective.
precise adj exact and careful Use precise vocabulary.
substantial adj large, important or valuable There was substantial improvement.
underlying adj basic but not always obvious Find the underlying meaning.

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