Today, I tried the strategy of using context clues to understand new words. I read a short article in English and focused on guessing the meaning of unfamiliar words based on the sentences around them instead of immediately using a dictionary.
At first, it was a bit challenging, but it became easier as I paid attention to the overall meaning of the sentence. For example, I learned the word “exhausted.” From the sentence, I understood that it means very tired. I also learned the word “ancient,” which I guessed means very old. After that, I checked the dictionary to confirm my guesses, and they were correct.
This strategy worked well for me because it helped me think more deeply about the text and improved my understanding without stopping too often. I think I will continue using this strategy, especially when reading longer passages.