Use “Site Search” to See Vocab in Different Contexts Take a few flashcards or a vocabulary lesson that you’re working on, and see what discoveries Google Images brings to you. It’s clearly a broader definition than I realized! The standard English translation for the Chinese word 外套 ( wàitào) is “raincoat” or “coat.” But when I searched for images, I realized the word refers to all kinds of things that I might call a “sweater” or “windbreaker” in English. Just look up a foreign word that you’re learning, and you’ll quickly see how the image results can give you a much more precise, nuanced understanding. So instead of memorizing dictionary definitions, try adding Google Images to your vocabulary building regimen. As a language learner, this can make it difficult to build a vocabulary base that you’re confident in. Words for physical objects can sometimes be perfectly clear to native speakers, but maddeningly tricky to pin down. How about a garbage pail, garbage bin or trash can? What, to you, is the difference between an easy chair, a couch, a sofa and a recliner? (Download) Use Image Search for Visual Learning This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that youĬlick here to get a copy.
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