![]() When you research a word using Google Images, you’re playing the Spot the Differences game you’re looking for the difference between what you expect to see, and what you actually see. These "Hm!" moments get seared into your brain because they’re interesting. It’s the moment you realize that Russian words aren’t just funny-sounding English words they’re Russian words, and Russian words wear less clothing than you might expect (especially given the cold climate). You look at this, and you think "Hm!" And this "Hm!" is exactly what we’re after. Nearly every devushka on Google Images is a close-up chest shot of an eighteen-year-old girl in a bikini. But Google Images will tell you a much more nuanced (and weird) story. The Russian word devushka means "girl." Simple enough. These images come from websites in your target language, and so they can tell you precisely how a word is used. If you search Google in your target language, such as for French, you'll see those captions in that language, which helps you get more context for how the words are used. Game 1-The Spot the Differences Game: Finding Meaning through Google ImagesĮd note: Google removed the "switch to basic version" option that showed captions under images, but as the online version of Fluent Forever explains, you can still access the old version by adding " &tbm=isch&sout=1 " to the end of your search URL, for example: " ". So take a moment to have fun it’s much more efficient. If you get bored, your mental filters will turn on, and all of your precious work will leak out of your ears. The first will show you what your words really mean and the second will connect that meaning to your own life. You can accomplish these goals through a series of quick games, which you’ll play whenever you learn new words. To learn vocabulary efficiently, we’ll need to create memorable, interesting experiences with our words. Learning a new language is good for your brain, so let's get started. All you need are flash cards (index cards or an app like Anki will do), your web browser, and your imagination. Instead of trying to memorize a new language by rote, you'll have fun playing a couple of games, making the words more memorable and meaningful. The excerpt below from polyglot Gabriel Wyner's book, Fluent Forever can help. But memorizing new words and thinking in a different language usually don't come easy for most people. Being able to fluently speak and write in a new language is a highly desirable skill-one that can not only increase your professional opportunities but also enhance your travels and conversations with more people.
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