146: How to enrich your vocabulary

Syawal asks: "How can I enrich my vocabulary when speaking?" In this episode: Why we tend to use the same limited vocabulary when we speak Syawal's English is already strong, so we're talking about finer shades of meaning and expression How does a native English speaker enrich their vocabulary? Extensive reading is the ultimate way to expose yourself to new linguistic possibilities Combine that with memory techniques to make sure you don't forget the vocabulary Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Master Your Memory - Learn to improve your memory, so you can easily memorise new vocabulary in any language and not forget it. Why Your Spanish Is Stagnating...And What To Do About It! - A new article I've written for Huffington