Increase your vocabulary by opening your mind like a child

Children can learn new words almost 200 times faster than grownups because of their open minds and inquisitive natures. In this section, we will discuss the techniques that children employ that allow them to increase their vocabulary much faster than adults.

What makes children learn so many words so fast?

As we mentioned, children have very open minds and they love asking questions. So whenever they hear or read a word they don’t understand, they ask someone right away. Because their mind is open, they accept the explanation immediately and they retain it in their memory.

Grownups have a much harder time retaining new words in their memory, because the brain naturally develops barriers to learning as people mature. They only learn what they consciously want to learn.

All you have to do to increase your vocabulary the way a child does is develop an open mind. It could be difficult in the beginning but with practice, you will discover that you will increase your vocabulary more and more each week.

What are the things I can do to open my mind to new words?

First of all, when you encounter a strange word, do not pretend that you know it then just keep reading. Admit to yourself that you don’t know the word, and try to figure out what it really means by looking at the surrounding words.

After that, look up the word in a dictionary. If there is no reference available at the moment, don’t hesitate to ask somebody what it means.

Another way to open your mind to new words is to use a vocabulary guide. Ultimate Vocabulary is the best guide that you can find anywhere. It encourages you to open your mind to new words through its many activities and exercises.