The English language boasts one of the most extensive vocabularies globally, with over 170,000 words documented in the Oxford Dictionary. However, the typical English-speaking adult generally utilizes a range of only 20,000 to 35,000 words.
To enhance one’s lexicon and cultivate a more articulate demeanor, consider these helpful recommendations from “Reader’s Digest”:
1. Explore movies, particularly adaptations of your beloved books. (Looks like investing time in watching “Pride & Prejudice” has its educational perks!)
2. Tune in to the radio. (You’ll thank yourself later.)
3. Engage in reading sessions with children, nieces, or nephews.
4. While reading on a tablet, utilize the feature that allows you to highlight unfamiliar words and instantly access their definitions from the dictionary.
5. Delve deeply into a subject you’re passionate about. By becoming an expert, you’ll encounter and adopt new terminology to discuss your interests.
6. Join a book club to discover and explore books beyond your usual preferences.
7. Immerse yourself in magazine articles, focusing not just on visuals but on the text itself.
8. Break away from seclusion. Visiting museums or new locales exposes you to unfamiliar vocabulary and concepts.
