{"id":7244,"date":"2019-07-03T12:10:47","date_gmt":"2019-07-03T16:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pimsleur.com\/?p=7244"},"modified":"2026-02-02T12:41:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T17:41:02","slug":"how-to-memorize-vocabulary-fast-infographic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/how-to-memorize-vocabulary-fast-infographic\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Memorize Foreign Language Vocabulary FAST (Infographic)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 4 Best Ways to Memorize Vocabulary in a Foreign Language<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cProbably no aspect of learning a foreign language is more important than memory,\u201d Paul Pimsleur.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memorizing vocabulary in a foreign language is often one of the biggest challenges language learners face on their journey to fluency. <\/span>The good news? Regardless of which foreign language you choose to learn, your brain still memorizes words in the same way. <\/span>That\u2019s where we come in. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to your <\/span>Ultimate Guide on Foreign Language Vocabulary Memorization<\/span>. This guide <\/span>will teach you how t<\/span>o remember vocabulary words fast using the following techniques:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Utilize Mediums You Love (Music, TV)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Apply Mnemonic Devices<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Use Apps & Software<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Research Etymology & Cognates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    So grab a pen and paper and let\u2019s get to memorizing!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Memorize Words Through Mediums You Love<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    In Lydia Machova\u2019s TED Talk on <\/span>the secrets of learning a new language<\/a><\/span>, she affirms that many polyglots start by learning the 500 most common words in a language.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The difference between polyglots and other language learners is that polyglots find ways to genuinely <\/span>enjoy<\/span> the memorization process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How can you enjoy the memorization process? By using or combining the <\/span>mediums that you already love and don\u2019t mind revisiting daily. Our top two are music and TV.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Let\u2019s take a look at each.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Memorize Lyrics to Songs You Already Know<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Music is a great first step to memorization because you can start without understanding a single word and still be inspired by the melody.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Songs help with memorization because:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Songs are often familiar.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • They incite emotion.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • They are repetitive.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      A great place to start is by <\/span>looking up a song you already know<\/span> that is translated into a foreign language, for example, Disney songs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      To learn \u201cA Whole New World\u201d in German, just hop on over to YouTube. That way, you are already familiar with the beat and it will aid you greatly in translating the lyrics.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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