how do you memorise words?
i just thought of a new idea. try to think of the russian word and then imagine people and objects that represent each letter. here's an example of one i just learned.
(because the word means 'feverish the first thing i imagine is a sick guy led in bed and then lined up next to the bed the following')
л
и a girl i know called Lina
х
о a girl i know who is a bit of a slut (or a choir)
р
а
д-- a devil with comic fork (rpresenting the russian word for hell)
о--- a pair of sunglases (ОЧки)
ч
н--- a pair of knees
ы
й
seems quite good. what methods do you guys use?
Re: how do you memorise words?
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Originally Posted by Lt. Columbo
i just thought of a new idea. try to think of the russian word and then imagine people and objects that represent each letter. here's an example of one i just learned.
(because the word means 'feverish the first thing i imagine is a sick guy led in bed and then lined up next to the bed the following')
Interesting method...I've seen a commercial site using the same idea...but I don't think it's a good idea for me, for my language study. It forces me into always thinking in English/English concepts and then translating in my mind back and forth between English and Russian.
I think the best method is to associate something directly into Russian...think in Russian, not in English. Understanding word roots is very helpful for this. I'm certainly no expert, but this method is better for me.
My 2 kopeks.