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I need your help as I am giving an english exam in december ... As i said i am greek so i need to pass the b2 exam otherwise in my country there is no following day... If you want to help me add some useful words ( i need vocabulary) i am really anxious you know (link)
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I actually have taught English vocabulary, so one advanced trick is to look up the origin of any word that you don't know. A handy English source is the "online etymology dictionary." http://www.etymonline.com/
The amazing thing is so many of the roots will have cognates in your language (or another that you might know a little)! These associations with your native language make the words and their meanings stick so much better than rote memorization. This tip is especially helpful for words you commonly mix up. It also can help you see the patterns in how words shifted as they went from Proto Indo-European to Greek vs. English and you'll soon find you can predict how some Greek words might sound in English. It's easier than it sounds, just try it for a few words you find confusing! It's also really a lot of fun.
If you have access to English films that you can watch with closed captioning or English subtitles, you can quickly look online for the definitions and/or etymologies of any words you don't know.
Duolingo.com is another great resource that has English lessons for Greek speakers. It uses games that match your level automatically, and it is free.
With these tips, I am sure you will improve very quickly. Good luck on your exam!
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Thanks to you for this great help! you have given me tip for life and keep me from giving up my education future in frustration which is a new word I learn thanks to your kindess & help!
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