Today, I tried to build my vocabulary by focusing on context clues while reading an article about workplace communication. Instead of immediately checking the dictionary, I tried to guess the meanings of unfamiliar words based on the surrounding sentences.
Did it work?
Yes, it worked quite well. I realized that I could often figure out the general meaning of a word just by paying attention to how it was used in context. This helped me read more smoothly without interrupting the flow of my understanding.
New Words I Learned:
Convey – to communicate or express something
Cohesive – forming a united whole
Articulate – able to express ideas clearly and effectively
Reflection:
This strategy helped me not only learn new words but also remember them better because I understood how they were used naturally in sentences. I plan to keep using this method whenever I read articles or watch English videos with subtitles.