A big, diverse vocabulary helps you to express your ideas more clearly and precisely. And the best way to build your vocabulary is to read with a dictionary.

No separate program. No dedicated time to training. Just read what you’re already reading, but take a few seconds to look up unfamiliar words. If the word is useful, other people use it, so you’ll come across it again. Look it up enough times, and the repetition will ingrain the definition in your head.

With only a little extra effort (tied into what you’re already doing), you can effectively build your vocabulary. Plus, since you’re reading stuff of interest and related to your field, it’ll be relevant words, not SAT or scientific ones you’ll never use.

I completely agree with your simple advice to read with a dictionary.

Such a great vocab builder with maximum effectiveness and minimum effort,
Oleg

Thank you for pointing me to your site. I’ve enjoyed what I’ve read and seen so far, particularly your review of “Twilight” and your form-fitting shirt.

I completely agree with you. My wife and I have about a dozen dictionaries in the house. We read things in a few different languages, so those dictionaries get used fairly often. I don’t know where we’d be without them!

Regards,

Tony