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    In this Moodle course, you will:

                                • find out what type of learner you are and how that can help you choose the right methods.
                                • learn some practical methods for learning vocabulary.
                                • get some tips on how to work out the meaning of unknown words from context.
                                • learn about collocations and how they can help improve the vocabulary learning process.
                                • take a look at phrasal verbs.
                                • find out how your mother tongue can help (and hinder) you when learning English vocabulary.


    • Welcome to this "Vocabulary Learning" module!

    • Take the quiz to test your knowledge and find out some new vocabulary learning tips before you start the module.
    • Quiz: Vocabulary Learning Tips H5P
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    • Quotes about Vocabulary

      Before we dive into the tips and tricks about learning vocabulary, let's take a look at some quotes about vocabulary to understand the importance of learning words. Then you will consider exactly what the quotes mean by doing a quiz.

    • Read these quotes by famous people about vocabulary.
    • Text: Famous Vocabulary Quotes 网页
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    • Test your understanding of the quotes by choosing the best description for each.
    • Quiz: What do the quotes mean exactly? H5P
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    • What kind of learner are you?

      Generally speaking, there are three types of learners: visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learners.
      Here, you can take a quiz to find out what kind of learner you are.
      Then, you will find out some hints and tips about what your learner type can benefit from when learning vocabulary, as well as find out general information about each learner type.

    • First, take this quiz to see what type of learner you are.
    • Quiz: What kind of learner are you? H5P
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    • When you know what learner type you are, read up on it by clicking on it below.
      You will also be able to listen to an audio clip found at the top of each page.
    • Text & Audio: Information and Tips for Visual Learners 网页

      an eye

      Are you a visual learner? You probably like to look at and read things in order to learn them.

      Find out more information about your learner type here!

    • Text & Audio: Information and Tips for Auditory Learners 网页

      an ear

      Are you an auditory learner? You probably like to hear things and say them out loud in order to learn them.

      Find out more information about your learner type here!


    • Text & Audio: Information and Tips for Kinaesthetic Learners 网页

      a hand

      Are you a kinaesthetic learner? You probably like to learn things hands on.

      Find out more information about your learner type here!





    • Vocabulary recording methods

      Looking for some inspiration on how to record vocabulary you come across and want to learn? Check out these four methods.
      We recommend that you do the learner type quiz first so that you know which methods could be particularly useful to you.

    • First, let's read up on a simple method: having a notebook.
      You can practise afterwards by completing a quiz with a few example entries in a notebook.
    • Text: Method 1: Keep a notebook 网页
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    • Quiz: Complete the vocabulary entries. H5P
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    • Now let's learn about mindmaps.
      You can also see some examples of how you could structure your mindmap depending on the topic.
    • Text: Method 2: Make mindmaps 网页
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    • Mindmap: Example 1 (Fruit) 网页
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    • Mindmap: Example 2 (Water) 网页
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    • Mindmap: Example 3 (Feelings) 网页
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    • Next up, a short text about flashcards.
    • Text: Method 3: Use flashcards 网页
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    • Last but not least, let's read up on sticky notes and ideas on where to put them.
    • Text: Method 4: Use sticky notes 网页
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    • Text: Where should I put my sticky notes? 网页
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    • What's in a word?

      Working out the meaning of a word without a dictionary. Is it possible?
      This section introduces you to exactly that and gives you a little quiz afterwards to test your skills.

    • This short video gives you a few tips on how to work out the meaning of a word by looking at the context (and not always rely on a dictionary).
    • Video: Working out the Meaning of a Word from Context 文件
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    • Want to try for yourself? Take this quiz to see if you can work out the words from the context. Try not to use a dictionary!
    • Quiz: Word Meaning from Context 测验
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    • Collocations

      Collocations are very important when learning new words. It can help you learn set phrases that are common in the language, rather than just learning individual words and then not knowing how to use them exactly.

    • So, what are collocations? Read this text to find out.
    • Text: What are collocations? 网页
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    • Let's look at some examples of collocations. Write down as many collocations as you can think of for each word and then click on the word to see some examples.
    • Lists: Collocation Examples H5P
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    • We're going to start with verb + noun collocations. Watch the video and then take the quiz to test your knowledge.
      You also have the video transcript if you want to read along at the same time.
    • Video: Verb + Noun Collocations 文件
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    • Video Transcript: Verb + Noun Collocations 网页
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    • Quiz: Verb + Noun Collocations 测验
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    • You're getting the hang of this! Now we'll move over to verb + preposition collocations. Take a look at the examples and have a go at the quiz.
    • Text: Examples of Verb + Preposition Collocations 网页
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    • Quiz: Verb + Preposition Collocations 测验
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    • Phrasal Verbs

      Phrasal verbs in any language can be tricky. Take a look at this section to learn what phrasal verbs are and to practice a variety of English ones.

    • First, watch this video on phrasal verbs. You can also find the video transcript if you want to read along.
    • Video: Phrasal Verbs in English 文件
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    • Video Transcript: Phrasal Verbs in English 网页
    • Before you continue onto the quizzes, carry out your own research by doing this small task.
    • Task: Phrasal Verb Research 网页
    • Now have a go these two quizzes.
      The first asks you to match phrasal verbs with the correct definition.
      The second is a little trickier and asks you to complete the phrasal verbs. Good luck!
    • Quiz: What do these phrasal verbs mean? 测验
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    • Quiz: Complete the phrasal verbs. 测验
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    • Let's consider a real-life situation with phrasal verbs.
      Listen to the voice message that Tom sends to his housemates and do the tasks.
    • Audio: A Voice Message 文件
    • Task 1: Finding Phrasal Verbs 网页
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    • Task 1: Solutions 网页
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    • Task 2: Analysing Phrasal Verbs 测验
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    • Task 3: Listening Comprehension 测验
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    • Audio Transcript: A Voice Message 网页

    • Cognates & False Friends

      Cognates can be really helpful when learning new words in English, whereas false friends can be a bit pesky. This section introduces you to the cognates and false friends and gives you some examples of them.

    • First, let's look at cognates. Take a look at the flashcards and write down what the German translations of the words you see.
    • Flashcards: English words H5P
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    • Read about cognates and then take a small quiz to see how your German can actually help you when learning English.
    • Text: Introduction to Cognates 网页
    • Quiz: Cognates (Drag & Drop) H5P
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    • Unfortunately, it's not all that easy. Read up on false friends and then take a quiz on cognates and false friends. Can you work out which words are which?
    • Text: Introduction to False Friends 网页
    • Quiz: Cognate or false friend? H5P
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